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.
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Creator: Charles Eames
1950s Foil Label Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs set of 4
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of four (4) early production DCM (Dining Chair Metal) chairs by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller with earlier years foil label (1951 to 1956). These are collectors items s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Chrome
'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller label.
This beautiful office cha...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, 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
Materials
Aluminum
Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production signed and dated (1981) collectors example of the Time Life 'Executive' chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is covered in soft and beautiful black ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
"La Fonda" Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Brescia, IT
"La Fonda"
Charles Eames & Alexander Girard
by Hermann Miller,
circa 1960s.
Ivory fiberglass shell seat
Aluminium base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Ash Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over production...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Ash, Plywood
"La Fonda" C. Eames by H. Miller Space Age Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Black fiberglass shell seat
Aluminium base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Early restored DCW Walnut Plywood Chairs, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair DCW dining side chair in Walnut plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over production from E...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, this rare color way (black on black) swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally i...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment, Lemon Yellow and Greige. Mounted on vintage bl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood 670/671 Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Rosewood 670/671 Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960
Materials: Rich-grained rosewood, original brown leather upholstery, brushed and enameled aluminum, rubb...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray 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
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Birch
Eames LAX Armshell Lounge Chair
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
Materials
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is gu...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group Chairs EA108 in Chrome and Red Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chairs in very good / excellent condition with minimal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated aluminium frame with...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,755 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue with ottoman is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller black leather aluminum group soft pad management chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
An extension of the Aluminum Group chairs designed in 1958 for the Irwin Miller home, the Soft Pad Group repeats the structure of the earlier chairs, adding cushions to the seat and...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames DCW Ash dining chair with Dark Brown Leather seat for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DCW dining chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufacture by Vitra, Germany. Solid Ash wood frames finished with matte lacquer. Seat and back panel is upholstered with ...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Herman Miller DCM Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chairs, 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 4 DCM Eames for Herman Miller ash plywood molded dining chairs. Vintage DCM Eames chairs are in great overall condition. 19.5" x 18" x 30" x16"
"The Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair (1946) began as an experiment in the California apartment of Charles and Ray Eames and quickly became a favorite of artists and designers around the world. The body-friendly molded shapes and springy rubber shock mounts of the original chair bring ergonomic comfort and classic mid-century style to the table today. This plywood dining chair with metal base...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
A fine lathe-turned wood stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA.
Excellent vintage condition.
Charles and Ray Eames, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, revoluti...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Maple
Early LCW Lounge Chair in Ash, Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller / Evans 1940s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Vorst, BE
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Calico Ash veneer. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but still produced by Evans Plywood probably in 1948.
The 5-2-5 screw arrangement beneath has on...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Plywood, Ash
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
Materials
Metal
Early 1960's Production Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman finished in Brazilian rosewood and black leather for Herman Miller.
Nice example exhibiting attractive figuring to the rosewood veneers and ori...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Garnerville, 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
Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
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
Materials
Plywood
$3,567 Sale Price
21% Off
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
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 Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood
DSW by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Wien, AT
Herman Miller DSW Chair by Charles & Ray Eames – a true design icon of the 20th century. This is an original orange fiberglass shell with a walnut wood base, f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Nutwood
$856 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Chrome
Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Ash Plywood Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames DCW dining side chairs in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over prod...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Rubber, Plywood, Ash
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
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
Materials
Leather
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
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice early example of the design.
Will double check the dimensions of the chair.
Wear to t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal 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
Mid Century Modern Ray & Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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 by Hermann Miller Design Red Fabric and Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames
by Hermann Miller,
circa 1960s.
Ivory shell seat and red fabric
metal and aluminum base.
Very good condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames EA108 Dining Chair in Polished Aluminum and White leather
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA108, part of the iconic Aluminum Series, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chairs multicolor set of 6, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment, Lemon Yellow, Raw Umber, Olive Green Dark and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Grey leather and black wood swivel armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Seat height: 41 cm. Stamped Herman Miller. Ottoman dimensions: H: 45cm W: 65cm D: 55cm.
Wear d...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Iron
'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
$1,300 Sale Price
21% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
Vitra Organic Chairs by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, Set of Two
By Eero Saarinen, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the iconic Organic Chair by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for Vitra. This stunning piece of luxury furniture combines the innovative design of two renowned mid-century ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Fabric
$2,727 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Plywood
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
2000s 50th Anniversary Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Exec. Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
Special Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Char in Silver Leather, 50th Anniversary Edition-- One Chair
This chair ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$3,784 Sale Price
20% Off
Eames EA108 Black Netweave Dining Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining chairs in very good condition with normal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated aluminum frame with swivel mechanism and black (very strong) netweave upholstery. S...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,189 / item
One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Charles Eames Herman Miller aluminum group chair
1970s
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office confe...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Aluminum
DCW' Dining Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1946
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Aluminum
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 Seating
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Metal
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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, 2024Charles 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, 2022Charles 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, 2022Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For 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, 2022Rosewood 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.