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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.

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Creator: Charles Eames
Labeled Eames IT-1 Incidental Table for Herman Miller, 1950s
Labeled Eames IT-1 Incidental Table for Herman Miller, 1950s

Labeled Eames IT-1 Incidental Table for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Early and rare Eames IT-1 Incidental Table in production till 1956. Metal folding legs with plywood tabletop finished with birch wood veneer. Excellent original condition and hard to...

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

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Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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

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Chrome

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Royal Blue Compact Sofa
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Royal Blue Compact Sofa

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Royal Blue Compact Sofa

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Royal Blue Compact Sofa. Overall excellent vintage condition. Some minor wear to chrome and metal. Sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a R...

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

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Chrome

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

Black on Black Soft Pad Desk 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 rare color way (black on black) swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally i...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Eames  DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base
Eames  DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base

Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base, Amazing color , fabulous exposed fibers. ***NOTE*** PRICED PER CHAIR ,, Classic modernist design,,, From the design offices of Charles and Ray Eames the fiberglass DAR chair . This one on Eiffel tower base . DAR is the abbreviation for Eames Dining (D) height, Arm (A) Chair, on Rod (R) Base released in the first year of arm chair production in the fiberglass series developed in 1950. The early success of the Eames plastic arm chairs was a co-ordinated effort between the Eames Office (Designers), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Distributors). The chair series was always designed to have interchangeable bases and the DAR was one of the ‘original 5’ alongside the DAX X-base, LAR cats cradle...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage 1960s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell office or desk chair. Swivel base with wheels. Seldom seen / green fiberglass Shell in good condition with wonderful exposed fiber...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 48" Pedestal Table / Herman Miller
Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 48" Pedestal Table / Herman Miller

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

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Aluminum

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

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

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray 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

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Metal

Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration
Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration

Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration

By Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of the nicest examples I ve owned in quite a while, stunning figured birch plywood, circa early 1946-1947, L C W (Lounge chair wood) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactur...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

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

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

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Metal

Vintage Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair, c. 1965
Vintage Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair, c. 1965

Vintage Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair, c. 1965

By Charles Eames

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Vintage Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair, c. 1965. Black leather with wear and some slight damage but having a fine patina. 30.75” h. x 32” d. x 32” w. (the chair).

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Leather

1st Generation Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU Storage unit 270-C (Survivor)
1st Generation Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU Storage unit 270-C (Survivor)

1st Generation Charles Eames for Herman Miller ESU Storage unit 270-C (Survivor)

By Charles Eames

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

All original ESU 270-C storage cabinet a first generation designed and produced in 1951-1952. The fixed legs were known to bend and were quickly scrapped for removable legs in 1953....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Steel, Zinc

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in bruxelles, BE

Grey leather and black wood swivel armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped Herman Miller. Ottoman dimensions: H: 45cm W: 65cm D: 55cm. Wear d...

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

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Metal

American grey armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
American grey armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

American grey armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in MIlano, IT

American grey fiberglass armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s Set of six armchairs model La Fonda with curved monocoque seat and backrest in gray fiberglass. ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames
Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames

Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Second Generation "Ochre" X-base fiberglass arm shell chairs. Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller. Nice early versions. Seldom seen light ochre color, retaining original gel ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Steel

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

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

By ICF Group, Charles Eames

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

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Herman Miller Eames DCM Molded Plywood / chrome Side Chair 1980s
Pair of Herman Miller Eames DCM Molded Plywood / chrome Side Chair 1980s

Pair of Herman Miller Eames DCM Molded Plywood / chrome Side Chair 1980s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

An iconic pair of Herman Miller Eames DCMs (DINING CHAIR METAL) molded plywood side chairs c. 1980's. Retain original (early black stripe) Herman Miller labels, These chair’s beau...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Chrome

Early Eames DCW (With Evans Label) black aniline
Early Eames DCW (With Evans Label) black aniline

Early Eames DCW (With Evans Label) black aniline

By Evans Products Company, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Herman Miller DCW chair from the late 1940s featuring the elusive Evans Products label. Appears to have its original black aniline dye.. worn thru in several areas,, A true co...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Plywood

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow

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

Early LCM Red Aniline Dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Early LCM Red Aniline Dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Early LCM Red Aniline Dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early LCM red aniline dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller... Retains original patina.. minor repair to rear of seat (see photo), Stamped , Incised. L C M. also dated 1953.. wond...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST

Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic Kleinhans side chair , designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen . Early chair ,designed by two modern masters,, I believe this to be they're only collaboration... designed ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Fabric, Birch, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Folding Room Screen by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Mid Century Modern Folding Room Screen by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Mid Century Modern Folding Room Screen by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern folding screen by Charles Eames for Herman Miller features unique bentwood construction, canvas flexible material between wooden slides, original finish and c...

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

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Bentwood

Eames Herman Miller DCW Chair in White Ash
Eames Herman Miller DCW Chair in White Ash

Eames Herman Miller DCW Chair in White Ash

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful single original like new condition Eames DCW by Herman Miller, in white ash finish elegant corner dining chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Ash

American modern armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
American modern armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

American modern armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in MIlano, IT

American modern beige armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s Set of four armchairs model La Fonda with seat and backrest curved monocoque in beige fiberglass. A...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra Contract round Table 1980s
Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra Contract round Table 1980s

Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra Contract round Table 1980s

By Vitra, Charles Eames

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

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Aluminum

Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair
Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair

Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shell in seldom seen Ochre Light Color.. Mounted on vintage black steel H-base. chair in very good ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Steel

1946 Eames Evans Herman Miller OTW Coffee Table in Birch Plywood
1946 Eames Evans Herman Miller OTW Coffee Table in Birch Plywood

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

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Birch, Plywood

Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s
Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s

Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

DCW (Dining Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. These are second generation chairs produced by Herman Miller USA between 1950 and 1953 (the production of...

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

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Walnut, Plywood

Charles Eames Mid-Century Modern Yellow Fiberglass Arm Chair, Circa 1950s
Charles Eames Mid-Century Modern Yellow Fiberglass Arm Chair, Circa 1950s

Charles Eames Mid-Century Modern Yellow Fiberglass Arm Chair, Circa 1950s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic Mid-Century Modern DAX arm chair By Charles Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1950s Yellow fiberglass, with metal frame. Measures: 24.75"W x 24.5"D x 29.5"H. Seat heig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair

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

Located in New Windsor, NY

Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal, Steel

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

Early Eames Walnut LCW (lounge chair wood) c 1950s. Classic Modernist Design
Early Eames Walnut LCW (lounge chair wood) c 1950s. Classic Modernist Design

Early Eames Walnut LCW (lounge chair wood) c 1950s. Classic Modernist Design

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

The iconic LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) design has earned its place in the most important private and public collections the world over and for good reason. Using technology they develope...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Plywood

Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard  Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base
Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard  Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base

Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base.. White fiberglass shell with amazing green naugahyde and Alexander Girard fabric seat. small ho...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Charles Eames Helena Black Pendant Lamp Large Version by Cassina
Charles Eames Helena Black Pendant Lamp Large Version by Cassina

Charles Eames Helena Black Pendant Lamp Large Version by Cassina

By Cassina, Charles Eames

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charles Eames Helena Black Pendant Lamp by Cassina HARMONIOUS INTERPLAY OF LIGHT AND SHADOW A pendant lamp designed by Charles Eames to illuminate the interior of the St. Mary chur...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 29 wide x 25 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm heig...

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

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Upholstery, Wood

A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs
A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs

A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs. In beautiful attractive condition. Red Venice Label attached on underside. Production Date was 1954-1955. Imme...

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

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Fiberglass

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Charles Eames Sofa Compact

Charles Eames Sofa Compact

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Charles Eames Sofa Compact

By Charles Eames

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A very rare and rather exceptional sofa compact by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This example is special for a few reasons. It is a very early model as evidenced by the centre metal bracket. It is also a folding example. Later pieces were fixed in place. This sofa also retains the original vintage Alexander Girard "giant stripe" textile. A very rare thing as most were reupholstered of originally upholstered in a basic vinyl or wool . This textile and construction dates the sofa to approx. 1959. This is most likely the best example of a vintage Sofa Compact available for sale. A true museum example. From Herham Miller website: Why “compact” for a sofa that’s six feet wide and seats three? The clean profile of the Eames sofa compact...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, original label, first producti...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Fiberglass, Birch

Charles and Ray Eames CTW 'Coffee Table Wood' for Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames CTW 'Coffee Table Wood' for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames CTW 'Coffee Table Wood' for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Eames for Herman Miller Coffee Table ("CTW"). Iconic Mid-Century Modern designer coffee table bearing "Eames Herman Miller" label. Excellent figuring in the birch wood grain. Bentwoo...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Birch, Bentwood

Fiberglass armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960
Fiberglass armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960

Fiberglass armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960

By Charles Eames

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

The fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller is an icon of 20th-century design. Elegant and functional, it is distinguished by its simple, organic shape, wh...

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Mid-20th Century American Charles Eames Furniture

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Iron

Tandem Five-Shell Seating  by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Tandem Five-Shell Seating  by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Tandem Five-Shell Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Tandem Five-Shell (side scoops) Seating by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller,, Seldom seen black fiberglass shells,, all embossed "DESIGNED BY cHARLES EAMES" 40 years in this b...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent early example of a pair of Transitional Herman Miller Dax red/orange armshell chairs. All original. Early black X-base with large shock mou...

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

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Fiberglass

Rocking Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Textile
Rocking Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Textile

Rocking Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller with Alexander Girard Textile

By Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

Matching pair of rocking chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Chairs have the original Alexander Girard upholstery - excellent original condition with the original zin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Fiberglass

Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair / SAX or DAX / X Base
Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair / SAX or DAX / X Base

Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair / SAX or DAX / X Base

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Early Vintage Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Chair. SAX or DAX, uncertain which name is correct for this version. Zinc X Base Nice early chair that has a nice attractive nat...

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

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Fiberglass

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard

By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Alexander Girard 1954 Sofa back folds over for easy transport. 35¼" High × 71½" Width × 29" Deep X 16" Seat ...

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1950s Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Charles Eames DSW dining chairs in black fiberglass by Herman Miller 1970s
Charles Eames DSW dining chairs in black fiberglass by Herman Miller 1970s

Charles Eames DSW dining chairs in black fiberglass by Herman Miller 1970s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

A beautiful set of six fiberglass DSW chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Offered in black color. One of the most recognized designs of the early modern desi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

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

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

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Steel

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc .,who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. 1 (1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Fiberglass, Walnut

Eames Office radio for Emerson
Eames Office radio for Emerson

Eames Office radio for Emerson

By Charles Eames

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.

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1940s American Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Original Vitra EA 217 Bürostuhl Charles Eames leder weiß Chefsessel
Original Vitra EA 217 Bürostuhl Charles Eames leder weiß Chefsessel

Original Vitra EA 217 Bürostuhl Charles Eames leder weiß Chefsessel

By Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA217 Soft Pad Bürostuhl mit weißem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles & Ray Eames und gilt bis heute als wahrer Desig...

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2010s German Post-Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium
Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium

Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1

Located in London, GB

One of four fabulous genuine vintage Eames EA108 chromed aluminium and red leather swivel armchairs in excellent condition. Designed by Mid Century giants Charles & Ray Eames in 1958...

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames

1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

1 Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the most iconic designs from Cha...

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

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Fiberglass

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare Alexander Girard Jacobs Coat Eames fiberglass arm shell chair by Herman Miller. There are 6 available,, ***PRICE PER CHAIR , Good original condition,, fabric no longe...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

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

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

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Steel

Mid-Century Folding Sofa by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
Mid-Century Folding Sofa by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s

Mid-Century Folding Sofa by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century 'Sofa Compact' folding sofa / settee with red, pink, and orange vertically striped fabric upholstered cushions, resting on four curved chrome legs. (Charles Eame...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the Mid-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fibreglass Shell Chair, a timeless piece of design history. Each chair carries its own unique character, showcasing ...

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

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Metal

Herman Miller, 2 Shell Fiberglass RAR Rockers by Eames (Old Edition)
Herman Miller, 2 Shell Fiberglass RAR Rockers by Eames (Old Edition)

Herman Miller, 2 Shell Fiberglass RAR Rockers by Eames (Old Edition)

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Argelato, BO

An icon of Mid-Century design, this is an all-original example of the famous Eames Rocking (R) Armchair (A) on Rod (R) base. This extraordinary pair of rocking chairs, perhaps the m...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Fabric, Fiberglass

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.

Questions About Charles Eames Furniture

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 s​ome 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.