Charles Eames Furniture

American, 1907-1978

The legacy of Charles Eames looms large in design. In partnership with his wife, Ray, Charles was at the forefront of pioneering innovation in the use of molded plywood for furniture making. The Eameses’ cheerful and inviting work has endured among the most important advancements in the history of 20th-century design.

Together, visionary mid-century modern duo Charles and Ray Eames introduced a wide range of renowned furniture to the postwar market, including iconic designs such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, the wildly colorful birch plywood-and-plastic-laminate Eames storage unit, the Eames compact sofa and more. The designers were trailblazers in molded plywood furniture and brought lively organic form to metal and plastic.

Charles Eames studied architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. He traveled to Mexico and Europe, and experienced firsthand the work of designer-architects Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In 1930, upon returning to Missouri, Eames opened an architecture practice with Charles M. Gray but later moved to Michigan in 1938. He received a fellowship at Cranbrook Academy of Art, which would become a breeding ground for the stars of mid-century design. Eames continued his architecture studies at Cranbrook and also taught in the design department.

In 1940, Eames met his future wife, artist and designer Beatrice Alexandra "Ray" Kaiser, who was studying at Cranbrook under Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. Charles teamed up with another Cranbrook instructor, Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen, to explore the possibilities of plywood for use in furniture design.

With support from Ray, Charles and Eero created chairs and case pieces and submitted them to the “Organic Design in Home Furnishings” competition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City — among them was the groundbreaking organic Side chair made of molded plywood with maple legs. It was upholstered by Heywood-Wakefield. This exhibition is considered critical by many to the popularization of what is known as mid-century modernism. Eames and Saarinen won first place for their submissions to the competition.

Charles and Ray were married in 1941 and soon after moved to Los Angeles, California, and lived in an apartment building designed by architect Richard Neutra. Charles worked on set design at MGM, and at night, in a humble workshop they established in the guest bedroom, he and Ray experimented with molded plywood on a homemade device they called the “Kazaam!” machine. In 1942, the couple won a U.S. Navy contract to create molded plywood leg splints that would be used to support wartime medical efforts. Soon, the Evans Product Company was making the splints and the Eameses opened the famed Eames Office and studio.

The Eameses’ innovative use of wire framing, molded plywood and applied fabrics caught the attention of many notable figures in interior design and architecture, including George Nelson, director of design at Herman Miller, a now-legendary modern furniture manufacturer. The company enlisted the Eameses’ talents and was eventually home to the couple’s classic pieces such as the Eames DCW chair and the DCM chair.

Find an extensive array of vintage Charles Eames seating, tables and case pieces on 1stDibs.

Creator: Charles Eames

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Green Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

$6,850

Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Green Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Decatur, GA

Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen in original British Racing Green leather. In very good, all original condition. The green ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed

$2,480Sale Price|20% Off

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed

By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic early production collectors example, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally int...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

$2,400Sale Price|22% Off

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic early production collectors example, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally int...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

$2,300Sale Price / item|22% Off

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic of modernist comfort, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally introduced in 1969. ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

$2,700Sale Price|25% Off

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

$11,500Sale Price|20% Off

Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An icon of American modernism and one of the most refined seating designs of the 20th century, this is the celebrated Eames Three-Seat Sofa designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herm...

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Early 2000s American Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller

$2,450 / item

Charles & Ray Eames Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

An iconic Executive office chair, model EA117 — known in the United States as the EA335 — designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. One of the most celebrated office chair...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames

$1,950

WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The WWII molded plywood leg splint, designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Evans Mfg., is a pioneering example of functional design and innovative use of materials. Created in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Plywood

Pair of Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs in Seafoam Green, 1990

$2,950 / set

Pair of Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs in Seafoam Green, 1990

By Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

There is a particular honesty to an Eames chair that has been truly lived in. This pair of authentic Aluminum Group lounge chairs, produced by Vitra in 1990, wears its history on its...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Ray & Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair with Ottoman

$7,595 / set

Mid Century Modern Ray & Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful and iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Rosewood and Black Leather 1981 with the ottoman which has a new leather seat. Classic design which will never...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

$3,600 / item

Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic of modernist comfort, these rare color way (black on black) swivel desk chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange

$995 / item

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel

1970s Model 'EA-416' Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

$2,700Sale Price|25% Off

1970s Model 'EA-416' Soft Pad Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed

By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic of modernist comfort, this vintage "early production year" model EA-416 swivel lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Four Black Leather Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs

$7,500 / set

Four Black Leather Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare matched set of four early production Soft Pad Management Chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Introduced in 1969 as a luxurious evolution of the Aluminu...

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1960s Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

$1,200Sale Price|27% Off

'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and stamp to frame. Circa ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

"La Fonda" C. Eames by H. Miller Space Age Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chair

$3,305 / set

"La Fonda" C. Eames by H. Miller Space Age Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brescia, IT

Black fiberglass shell seat Aluminium base.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Round Seven Foot Conference Table in Rosewood

$13,999

Eames for Herman Miller Round Seven Foot Conference Table in Rosewood

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A glorious and monumental Mid-Century Modern conference table or dining table designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in rosewood. Segmented aluminium base with a 7’ roun...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller

$617Sale Price|35% Off

1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller

By Charles Eames

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very striking swivel office chair by legendary designer Charles Eames and made by Herman Miller in 1970. This example retains its original red upholstery which is in very g...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent

$950

Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Hudson, NY

Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red stained Ash The Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair (1946) began as an experiment in Charles and Ray Eameses’ apartment and be...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Rubber, Wood, Birch

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

$7,500

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Maple

Eames Storage Unit by Herman Miller

$1,850

Eames Storage Unit by Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

The innovative Eames Storage Unit (1950) was designed to be configured to fit a specific space or need, and uses an ingenious and inventive system of construction as simple and as op...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel

First Generation 1959 Charles and Ray Eames Lounge and Ottoman for Herman Miller

$10,250

First Generation 1959 Charles and Ray Eames Lounge and Ottoman for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Coronado, CA

In a world of over-restored Eames lounge chairs we are offering a special patinated example of the iconic model 670 and 671 chair and ottoman. This duo has been strategically restore...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Early Charles Eames Folding Screen

$5,500

Early Charles Eames Folding Screen

By Charles Eames

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Eames 6 panel Birch plywood screen. Designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. This is an early example of this design classic, based on the fabric hinges and pa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Birch

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige

$1,200

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Eames for Herman Miller CTM Ash Coffee Table, Circa 1950s

$2,495

Early Eames for Herman Miller CTM Ash Coffee Table, Circa 1950s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic Mid-Century Modern CTM coffee table Designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller Produced by Evans Products USA, Circa 1950s Molded ash wood top, with steel legs. Mea...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel

Eames Desk Unit (EDU - 2nd Generation) by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Mille

$8,900

Eames Desk Unit (EDU - 2nd Generation) by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Mille

By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Plywood and off-the-shelf parts quickly became the calling card for the Eameses' honest design ethos. The Eames Desk Unit (EDU) was no different with its plywood top, masonite panels...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s

$10,860 / set

Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in bruxelles, BE

Brown leather and wood swivel chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Seat height: 40 cm. Both pieces are stamped Herman Miller and numbered. Ottoman dimensions: H: 44 cm W...

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal

Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair

$1,800 / item

Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

An extension of the Aluminum Group chairs designed in 1958 for the Irwin Miller home, the Soft Pad Group repeats the structure of the earlier chairs, adding cushions to the seat and...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

$1,350Sale Price|27% Off

'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and date stamp to frame. I...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra

$4,249 / item

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Soft Pad Chairs Smoked Chrome and Sand leather, Vitra

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Limited Edition EA208 Soft Pad chair belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed w...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Table

$960Sale Price / item|20% Off

1 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Table

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

1 Herman Miller Eames 42" aluminum group table. Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California ...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA

$141,659

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA

By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at MoMa. First manufacture from the early 1950s, laminated and moulded wooden seat shell, foam upholstery which was covered with textile fabric designed by Marli Ehrman. A special patented joint holds the wood legs firmly to the shell. Originals of the organic from the 1950s are collector's items and exhibited in museums. They are also traded on art auctions, where one was sold in 1999 for $ 120.000 in bed condition. (take a look at the picture) Designed for the “Organic Design” competition by Museum of Modern Art in New York on 1 October 1940. The competition was initiated by Elliot Noyes, the first curator of this newly installed department. The goal was to motivate architects and companies to develop and market modern furniture for a modern lifestyle. Their participation in the MoMa competition was the first collaboration between Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames, and they won first prize. Besides the chair, their submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in the form of several drawings. No true-to-scale prototypes were produced for the competition. Production of the “Organic Chair” only started in 1950 and was terminated after a short while. The original design had envisaged aluminium legs. This idea was discarded because the material was scarce during the war, and wood was used instead. New technologies were also involved in the production of the seat shell, which was composed of strips of veneer and was to ensure utmost stability and comfort while using as little material as possible and being extremely lightweight. Later on, Eames based...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair

$880Sale Price|20% Off

One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

One Charles Eames Herman Miller aluminum group chair 1970s Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office confe...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Seldom seen Eames for Herman Miller Student Desk Chair / Classic Modern

$727

Seldom seen Eames for Herman Miller Student Desk Chair / Classic Modern

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Eames for Herman Miller formed fiberglass desk chair. Desk top flips up for easier seating. Retains Herman Miller label. Vibrant red fiberglass .Beautiful gel coat , exposed fibers.....

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951

$2,200

Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Birch plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-4 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over producti...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Early LCW Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller Evans Products 1940s

$6,964

Early LCW Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller Evans Products 1940s

By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Evans Products Company for Herman Miller, United States, circa 1947–1949. An authentic early-prod...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Birch

Rare Palisander Veneer Custom Eames Dining / Conference Table, Herman Miller

$3,900

Rare Palisander Veneer Custom Eames Dining / Conference Table, Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Palisander Veneer "Custom" order Eames Dining / Conference Table designed by Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller.. Originally designed in 1962, Custom made for client b...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: Iconic Mid-Century Modern Design

$6,500

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman: Iconic Mid-Century Modern Design

By Charles Eames

Located in Tinton Falls, NJ

A most recognizable piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture, the Eames Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman was conceived/crafted by Charles and Ray Eames and remains one of the most significant an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )

$7,082

Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in bari, IT

The Charles Eames chaise longue is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles and Ray Eame...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra Contract round Table 1980s

$1,416

Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra Contract round Table 1980s

By Charles Eames, Vitra

Located in bari, IT

The Eames Contract Table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra in 1968 as a companion piece to the Aluminium Group seating series. Contr...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

$2,900 / item

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.

$1,440 / item

Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched pair of Early 1950's Charles & Ray Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color... Wonderful crimson / pink shell.. Exposed fibers,, Early iron steel "H" base.....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s

$3,541Sale Price|21% Off

Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s

By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but produced by Evans Plywood in 1948-1949. The 5-2-5 screw arrangement bene...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Charles Eames, Lounge Chair and Its dark brow Leather and Rosewood Ottoman, 2011

$5,784

Charles Eames, Lounge Chair and Its dark brow Leather and Rosewood Ottoman, 2011

By Charles Eames

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Charles and Ray Eames Lounge chair and ottoman Herman Miller edition Rosewood and Dark brown smooth leather 2010 Seat: H 84 x W 84 x D 78 cm Ottoman: H 42 x W 63 x D 56 cm Excellent ...

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2010s American Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare

$1,475

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in St. Louis, MO

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM chairs, rare set. Zebrawood was used from 1954-1959. Very nice original condition, minor scuffs ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s

$9,680

Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s

By Charles Eames, ICF Group

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black leather and wood armchair with ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF. Turns on itself. Seat height: 39 cm. Ottoman dimensions: H: 42cm W: 65cm D: 59cm. Wear due to time and ...

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Eames EA435 Management Soft Pad Office Chair all black by Herman Miller

$3,069 / item

Eames EA435 Management Soft Pad Office Chair all black by Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Office Chair EA435 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the cushions i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

$1,599

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Gorgeous early Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair LAX (Low Armchair on X Base) having large shock mounts and flat edge shell. All origina...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Iron

1946 Eames Evans Herman Miller OTW Coffee Table in Birch Plywood

$3,900

1946 Eames Evans Herman Miller OTW Coffee Table in Birch Plywood

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

This is an original OTW Coffee Table, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by the Evans Products Company in 1946. The acronym OTW stands for Oblong (O) Table (T) with a...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Four red leather Eames Herman Miller adjustable soft pad aluminum group chairs

$8,500

Four red leather Eames Herman Miller adjustable soft pad aluminum group chairs

By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

Attractive set of four Eames aluminum soft pad collection management chairs . Fine set in original red leather which is no longer available . U...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1st Generation Black LCW Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Evans 1940s

$3,500

Vintage 1st Generation Black LCW Lounge Chair by Charles Eames for Evans 1940s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Troy, MI

1st generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames Produced by Evans Plywood Products circa 1948-49 Molded Ash plywood in black finish Remarkable condition with 5-2-5...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 48" Pedestal Table / Herman Miller

$1,580

Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 48" Pedestal Table / Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic functionality of American Mid-Century Modern design with this classic pedestal table designed by the legendary Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Developed for their ti...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

$5,500

Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice early example of the design. Will double check the dimensions of the chair. Wear to t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Eames Action Round Desk Table on Casters for Herman Miller, 70s, vintage

$1,168

Eames Action Round Desk Table on Casters for Herman Miller, 70s, vintage

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Eames round table on casters for Herman Miller, 1960s-1970s. Table top : 106 cm diameter 74 cm height Table top thickness : 3 cm Brushed al...

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1970s American Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Eames House of Cards Designed by Charles Eames

$76Sale Price|39% Off

Eames House of Cards Designed by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

House of Cards designed by Charles and Ray Eames by The Museum of Modern Art, New York in 1986. This special picture deck of stacking cards celebrates familiar objects, animals, and ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Paper

Swivel Chair Mod. "ea107" Design Charles and Ray Eames for Icf De Padova, 1970s

$1,298

Swivel Chair Mod. "ea107" Design Charles and Ray Eames for Icf De Padova, 1970s

By Charles Eames, ICF Group

Located in Argelato, BO

Charles & Ray Eames, EA 107 Aluminum Brown Chair for ICF (Signed) Designed by the legendary designers Charles & Ray Eames, offers a perfect combination of iconic design and function...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's

$2,250

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color with birch legs, beautiful patina.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow

$1,950

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic Charles Eames RAR lemon yellow rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition-large shock mounts...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Fiberglass

Swivel Chair Mod. "ea107" Design Charles and Ray Eames for Icf De Padova, 1960s

$1,322

Swivel Chair Mod. "ea107" Design Charles and Ray Eames for Icf De Padova, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in taranto, IT

original chair model "ea 107", ICF De Padova production under license from Herman Miller, design by charles & Ray Eames, 1960s version with armrests It measures 82 cm in height...

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1960s Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs

$1,450 / set

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberg...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Eames furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles Eames furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Charles Eames were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Russell Woodard, Arthur Umanoff, and Selig. Prices for Charles Eames furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $133,498, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,352.

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Questions About Charles Eames Furniture

What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Charles and Ray Eames are famous for their chair designs. The couple released their first iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman in 1956 and went on to create more chairs that changed the idea of comfortable seating. In addition to being great furniture designers, Ray and Charles were also graphic and textile designers, architects and film-makers. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are Charles and Ray Eames best known for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
What are the Eames known for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Charles and Ray Eames were a married couple, best remembered for their innovative furniture designs in the middle of the 20th century — specifically the famous Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. They are also known for their early experimentations with plywood. Shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Are Charles Eames chairs comfortable?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”

While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.

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How were Charles and Ray Eames related?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
What material did Charles and Ray Eames use?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What was Charles and Ray Eames favorite wood?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Rosewood was the favorite wood of famed American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Rosewood made its way into some of the duo’s most celebrated designs, including the iconic Eames lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.