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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
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

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige

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

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Fiberglass

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Eames LAR chair for Herman Miller. Parchment molded fiberglass LAR chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. On wire "cat's cradle" base. This example dates to ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Iron

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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

DCW' Dining Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1946
DCW' Dining Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1946

DCW' Dining Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1946

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early, Mid-Century Modern oak 'DCW' dining chair designed by Charles Eames with a double shock-mount to the backrest. Manufactured by Herman Miller in the USA, circa 1950s.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Oak

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 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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

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

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

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

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Metal

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs in White Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs in White Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs in White Netweave Mesh, Vitra

By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA108 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort is guaranteed w...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Other, Chrome

1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2
1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2

1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2

By Charles Eames, Vitra

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Vitra circa 1980s. This set is truly one-of-a-kind with its black leather upholstery and unique...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Vienna, AT

With their distinctive silhouette and molded fiberglass structure, these chairs harmoniously combine form and function. They were specifically designed in the 1960s for Alexander Gir...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Set of Two Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Charles Eames "PSW" Barstools
Set of Two Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Charles Eames "PSW" Barstools

Set of Two Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Charles Eames "PSW" Barstools

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful pair of barstools designed by Charles & Ray Eames in off-white fiberglass with a maple swivel dowel base. The stools are marked with the embedded Herman Miller logo undern...

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

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Steel

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

Circa 1960s-70s American Circular Table by Herman Miller
Circa 1960s-70s American Circular Table by Herman Miller

Circa 1960s-70s American Circular Table by Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A circular dining or work table, made by Herman Miller, c.1960s-70s. Designed by Charles Eames. Mid century modern Aluminum Group, 4 prong chrome base with white laminate top with bl...

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern padded arm shell chairs,Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, for Herman Miller. Beautiful two-tone, chairs are in really ni...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

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 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 & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra

Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

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 Herman Miller, Evans Products Company, 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

Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair

Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair, a timeless piece of design history. We are pleased to off...

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

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Metal

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

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

Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa
Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa

Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

Second series after 1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Swivel chair in color salmon (faded) / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the awesome dowel base reads Seng Chicago...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Steel

Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's

Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair Eames wire chairs on a black Eiffel base with the bikini covers for Herman Miller, Naugahyde bikini tops missing elastic connector...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Steel

Armchairs in off-white from Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern
Armchairs in off-white from Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern

Armchairs in off-white from Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

A nice set of four fiberglass armchairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Offered in off-white color. The height of the armrests is 65 cm / 25.59 inch. One of the most recognized designs of the early modern design movement. The Eames' are known for their groundbreaking designs and production processes. These chairs are perfect examples of efficient use of material and ergonomic design. These chairs are quite comfortable. Labels in tact on two of the four chairs. The Eames Molded Plastic...

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

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Metal

Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Light Walnut, Herman Miller, 2007
Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Light Walnut, Herman Miller, 2007

Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Light Walnut, Herman Miller, 2007

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Lejre, DK

The Charles Eames Lounge Chair in brown leather and light walnut, produced by Herman Miller. Designed in 1958 and brought to life in 2007, this iconic piece of furniture represents t...

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Pr 1950s Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs/ Tan Dark
Pr 1950s Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs/ Tan Dark

Pr 1950s Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs/ Tan Dark

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched Pair of late 1950s early 60's Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs// Unusual (seldom seen) Tan Dark color,,,Nice original condition,Exposed fibers, nice gel-c...

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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 armchair , 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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Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961
Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Paris, FR

Set of six DSL chairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. These six chairs were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1961. The chairs are comprised of a fiberglass shell s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

Rare Eames House Book w/Architectual Model by James Barkley
Rare Eames House Book w/Architectual Model by James Barkley

Rare Eames House Book w/Architectual Model by James Barkley

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charles and Ray Eames fans, here's a rare opportunity to acquire the seldom seen large format 16 page softcover book by James Barkley. The book is comprised of an illustrated Introd...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Paper

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

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

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

'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

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Aluminum

Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off-white with molded fiberglass shell on a chrome base. Tilt s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered - Pair

Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered - Pair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered in Zebra Print Cow Hide - Pair Rare pair of mid century modern Eames for Herman Miller chairs on an al...

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

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Aluminum

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

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

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles 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

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Aluminum

Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

Early Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

An Early Vintage example of a Herman Miller Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair by Charles Eames. This is the wider version. The seat width alone is 24". A vintage chair with vintage wea...

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

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Leather

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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

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

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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

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

Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen

Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen

By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic "Kleinhans" armchairs, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Birch, Plywood

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller

$2,652Sale Price / set|20% Off

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in bari, IT

Set two lounge chairs model EA 108 designer Charles Eames for Herman Miller production 1960s. Charles Eames began very early in life as a designer to the extent that he was employed, as early as age 14, in the workshops of the Laclede Steel Company. He studied architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. He proposed to his professors the study of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright but, at first dissuaded from his intent, was later expelled from the school on the grounds that-we read in the commentary of one of the professors-"his point of view was too modern." A great influence on him was Finnish architect Eero Saarinen, with whom he shared some professional experiences and became friends. In 1938, at the latter's invitation, he moved to Michigan, where he studied architecture at Cranbrook Academy of Art and later taught there, also becoming head of the Industrial Design department. In 1941 he won, with Eero Saarinen, the competition for MoMA in New York concerning "Organic Design in Home Furnishing." Their work showed a new way of conceiving wooden furniture, experimenting with the use of bentwood plywood, as done a few years earlier by Alvar Aalto. In 1941 he was united in second marriage to Ray Kaiser...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

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

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

Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 42" Oak Laminate Table
Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 42" Oak Laminate Table

Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 42" Oak Laminate Table

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bring home the iconic functionality of American Mid-Century Modern design with this classic pedestal table designed by the legendary Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Develope...

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

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Metal, Aluminum

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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

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

Eames Herman Miller Unusual Patriot Pattern Upholstered Shell Chair
Eames Herman Miller Unusual Patriot Pattern Upholstered Shell Chair

Eames Herman Miller Unusual Patriot Pattern Upholstered Shell Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Quite an interesting statement Eames chair. Possibly a corporate branded (by upholstery). American Airlines for example. Or, maybe a political event. or possibly a custom order by a ...

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

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Metal

Early and first generation Eames Herman Miller LSX wire lounge chair on X base
Early and first generation Eames Herman Miller LSX wire lounge chair on X base

Early and first generation Eames Herman Miller LSX wire lounge chair on X base

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

Located in Ferndale, MI

This is an early Eames Herman Miller LSX chair . That is Lounge Side chair on X base . First generation (1950) with screw in domes of silence foot glides . The brace or frame...

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

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Steel, Wire

Classic Eames /Herman Miller Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
Classic Eames /Herman Miller Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair

Classic Eames /Herman Miller Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid Century Modern Early "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1950's. Seldom seen dark olive green fiber...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Metal

Set 4 Eames black leather chairs, model Soft Pad EA 205
Set 4 Eames black leather chairs, model Soft Pad EA 205

Set 4 Eames black leather chairs, model Soft Pad EA 205

By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

, original 1980's Herman Miller / Vitra licenced Charles & Ray Eames EA205 soft pad dining/ conference chairs in they're original black leather. An iconic piece of design, this trul...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC)
Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC)

Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC)

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Eames Herman Miller Pivot Side Chair on Castors (PSCC) in a scarce Purple Fabric Upholstery is not tight against seat anymore. Loose in some areas. Some fading as shown. Fi...

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

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Fiberglass

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

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA106 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort is guaranteed w...

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

Charles Eames Helena Polished Aluminium Pendant Lamp Large Version by Cassina
Charles Eames Helena Polished Aluminium Pendant Lamp Large Version by Cassina

Charles Eames Helena Polished Aluminium Pendant Lamp Large Version by Cassina

By Charles Eames, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charles Eames Helena Polished Aluminium Pendant Lamp by Cassina HARMONIOUS INTERPLAY OF LIGHT AND SHADOW A pendant lamp designed by Charles Eames to illuminate the interior of the ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Charles Eames Furniture

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Aluminum

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.

    Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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.