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Charles Eames Seating

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.

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Creator: Charles Eames
Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956
Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956

Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956

$3,310

Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Early production RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and introduced by Herman Miller in 1951. This example retains its original one-piece leather cover, pl...

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

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Steel

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

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

$14,500

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 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 Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra

$2,200 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Seal Brown, Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment and Ochre Light. ...

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

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Metal

Eames Alu Lounge Chair EA 222 Soft Pad with Ottomane EA 223
Eames Alu Lounge Chair EA 222 Soft Pad with Ottomane EA 223

Eames Alu Lounge Chair EA 222 Soft Pad with Ottomane EA 223

$6,976

Eames Alu Lounge Chair EA 222 Soft Pad with Ottomane EA 223

By Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Designed by Charles, the Aluminium Group Soft Pad Chair represents a later evolution of the original Aluminium Group series. By introducing individually upholstered leather pads, the...

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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames, 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 Seating

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Steel, 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

$3,600 / item

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

By Ray Eames, Charles 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 Seating

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Aluminum

Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

$1,950

Unique Blue IBM Executive Office Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare and historically significant example of mid-century modern design: an original EA117 executive office chair (known as EA335 in the USA), designed by Charles and Ray Eames for ...

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

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Aluminum

1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller
1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller

1970 Red Charles Eames Upholstered Swivel Office Chair for Herman MIller

$760Sale Price|20% 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 Seating

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Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair
Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair

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

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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

$2,750Sale Price|23% 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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

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 Seating

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Maple

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

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

$2,100

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 Seating

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Birch, Plywood

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

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

$3,547Sale Price|21% Off

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

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

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 Seating

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Plywood

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

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 Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Charles Eames LCW Chair for Herman Miller
Charles Eames LCW Chair for Herman Miller

Charles Eames LCW Chair for Herman Miller

$2,800

Charles Eames LCW Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller, c.1950's, USA. The design features a wide low seated bent plywood chair. This Lounge Chair Wood (LCW), is part of the Plywood Group seri...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Plywood

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

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

$141,898

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 Seating

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Fabric, Plywood

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

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, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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 Seating

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Rubber, Wood, Birch

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

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

$10,878 / 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 Seating

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Metal

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

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 Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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 Seating

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Birch, Plywood

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

$5,500

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Alexander Girard

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 Seating

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Metal, Steel

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

$3,600

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

By Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Eames Swiveling Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Classic Eames Swiveling Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Classic Eames Swiveling Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$6,500

Classic Eames Swiveling Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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 Seating

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Steel

Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

$1,800

Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws, Original boot glides. Early transitional parchment fiberglass shell with large sh...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra

$1,182

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal 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 guarante...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Other

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 )

$7,094

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 Seating

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Metal

Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames

Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames

$20,811 / set

Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames

By Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of lounge chairs and ottoman designed in 1956 by Charles and Ray Eames, edited by ICF, Italy in 1970's. Walnut plywood and black enamelled metal bases with original black leathe...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled

Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled

$2,187

Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in exce...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

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

$727

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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 Seating

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Metal

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

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

$5,794

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 Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Charles & Ray Eames DSX multicolor set 6 Side Chairs for Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames DSX multicolor set 6 Side Chairs for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames DSX multicolor set 6 Side Chairs for Herman Miller

$3,300 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSX multicolor set 6 Side Chairs for Herman Miller

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Ochre Light, Grey Yellow, Olive Green Dark, Sea ...

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

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Metal

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

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

$1,400Sale Price|24% Off

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, 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 Seating

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Aluminum

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

$6,500

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 Seating

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Metal

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

$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 Seating

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Steel

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

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 Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray 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 Seating

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Iron

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

$1,499

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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 Seating

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Iron

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

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

$1,250Sale Price|24% Off

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles 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 stamp to frame. Circa ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller
1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

$1,500

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The iconic mid-century modern DCM chair designed by Herman Miller for the Eames company is a standout of 1960s design. Simple designs with two bentwood pieces making the seat and bac...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

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

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair

$600

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

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

$2,250 / item

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dronten, NL

Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather
Set of 6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather

Set of 6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather

$8,868 / set

Set of 6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

6 Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, White Leather, H 84.5 cm Item description: This set of six Charles Eames Alu Chairs, produced by Herman M...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Leather

Eames EA117 Office Chair Herman Miller 1960s new Alexander Girard Checker fabric
Eames EA117 Office Chair Herman Miller 1960s new Alexander Girard Checker fabric

Eames EA117 Office Chair Herman Miller 1960s new Alexander Girard Checker fabric

$2,542

Eames EA117 Office Chair Herman Miller 1960s new Alexander Girard Checker fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The EA117 Aluminium Group office chair is one of Charles and Ray Eames’s most celebrated designs for Herman Miller. First introduced in the late 1950s, the Aluminium Group series has...

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

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Steel, Aluminum

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

$3,950

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 Seating

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Chrome

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

$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 Seating

Materials

Steel

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

$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 Seating

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Fiberglass

1st Year Production Charles Eames L C W 'Lounge Chair' Earliest Label (RED CROSS
1st Year Production Charles Eames L C W 'Lounge Chair' Earliest Label (RED CROSS

1st Year Production Charles Eames L C W 'Lounge Chair' Earliest Label (RED CROSS

$3,780

1st Year Production Charles Eames L C W 'Lounge Chair' Earliest Label (RED CROSS

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely RARE 1st year production Charles Eames L C W (lounge chair wood), circa 1945-1946 Retains it's original Earlist Evans label. Beautiful example in ash or birch ? museum qual...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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

$2,100 / item

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 Seating

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Oak

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

$1,800 / set

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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 Seating

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Aluminum

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

$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 Seating

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Chrome

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

$999

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

$2,190

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 Seating

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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 )

$7,094

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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 Seating

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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

$2,350 / set

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 Seating

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Steel

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

$1,537 / item

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles 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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Other, Chrome

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

$4,888

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 Seating

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Fiberglass, Birch

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

$4,800

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 Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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

$3,192 / set

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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 Seating

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Eames seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Selig, Harry Bertoia, and George Nelson. Prices for Charles Eames seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $645 and can go as high as $133,498, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,400.

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Questions About Charles Eames Seating
  • What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are Charles Eames chairs comfortable?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How were Charles and Ray Eames related?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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 are Charles and Ray Eames best known for?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What was Charles and Ray Eames favorite wood?
    1 Answer
    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.

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