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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.

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Creator: Charles Eames
Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675

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

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

Located in Decatur, GA

Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen fully restored in brand new Edelman All Grain "Butter" leather. Swivels with a fixed pitch/...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

XL Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Santos Palisander with Chocolate Leather
XL Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Santos Palisander with Chocolate Leather

XL Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Santos Palisander with Chocolate Leather

By Charles Eames, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

New & Rare: Vitra Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Santos Palisander with Premium Chocolate Leather The Icon of Modernism, reimagined in a coveted new dimension and uncompromising mat...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Walnut Dining Chair Wood DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s
Walnut Dining Chair Wood DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

Walnut Dining Chair Wood DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

An early and highly desirable DCW (Dining Chair Wood) by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller in the United States between 1950 and 1953. Recognized as one of the defi...

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

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Walnut, Plywood

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charles and Ray Eames 'Aluminum Group' lounge chair model EA124 and ottoman model EA125. This is an early production... possibly late 1950s ? one-owner example that has been very we...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

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

Located in Brussels, Brussels

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

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

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Plywood, Birch

'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 Seating

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Aluminum

Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Ochre Fiberglass 1950s
Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Ochre Fiberglass 1950s

Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Ochre Fiberglass 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 1950s 2 nd generat,ion Eames R A R arm shell rocking chair.. Seldom seen OCHRE color,, Beautiful exposed fibers, stunning gel-coat , large "domes of silence" original sled wood...

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1950s Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Billy Wilder Chaise Lounge by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

Billy Wilder chaise lounge designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Black leather with nice patina and original eggplant colored frame.

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1980s Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Leather

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Troy, MI

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

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Ash, Plywood

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

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

Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mobilier International edition
Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mobilier International edition

Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mobilier International edition

By Charles Eames

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

Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mobilier International edition Very good condition Leather professionally restored with smooth vintage leather in excellent condition Bra...

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2010s American Charles Eames Seating

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Leather, Palisander

'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

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

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

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

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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

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 Charles Eames, Vitra, 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 Seating

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Aluminum, Other, Chrome

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

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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

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Aluminum, 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 Seating

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Fiberglass

Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra

Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Dronten, NL

A fine lathe-turned wood stool model C designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Perfect condition, marked with label. Charles and Ray Eames, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, revo...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Walnut

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

By Charles Eames, Ray 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

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

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

By ICF Group, Charles Eames

Located in Argelato, BO

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Coronado, CA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

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

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

Set of 4 Walnut DCW Dining Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s
Set of 4 Walnut DCW Dining Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

Set of 4 Walnut DCW Dining Chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A matching set of four DCW (Dining Chair Wood) chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, USA. Introduced as part of the Eames plywood furniture ser...

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

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Plywood, Walnut

Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.
Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.

Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Iron

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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Wood and Chrome DCM Eames Chair
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Wood and Chrome DCM Eames Chair

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Wood and Chrome DCM Eames Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood and chrome chair by DCM Eames. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 21" depth x 19" W x 29.5" H, seat height 17.5".

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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Chrome

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

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

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

Set of 10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Brown
Set of 10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Brown

Set of 10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Brown

By Charles Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames in chestnut/moor brown, H 83 cm This set of ten Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107, designed by the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Textile

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 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

Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable set of 6 EA106 dining and/or conference chairs belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort i...

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

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Aluminum, 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 Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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

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

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Birch, Plywood

Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955
Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955

Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955

By Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

Early Production LCW designed by Charles Eames manufactured by Herman Miller - 1955. Chair is in very good original condition with the original black analine dye.

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

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Plywood, Rubber

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 Seating

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Plywood

Indigo Blue Charles Eames Walnut Swivel Dowel Base Armchair by Herman Miller USA
Indigo Blue Charles Eames Walnut Swivel Dowel Base Armchair by Herman Miller USA

Indigo Blue Charles Eames Walnut Swivel Dowel Base Armchair by Herman Miller USA

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

A timeless Eames fiberglass armchair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, circa 1980. This example features a beautifully textured indigo blue fibergla...

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

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Steel

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

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

By 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

Rare RED ANILINE L C W (lounge chair wood) Charles Eames / Evans
Rare RED ANILINE L C W (lounge chair wood) Charles Eames / Evans

Rare RED ANILINE L C W (lounge chair wood) Charles Eames / Evans

By Evans Products Company, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare RED ANILINE RED LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but produced by Evans Plywood...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Plywood

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

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

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Aluminum

Charles Eames DSX set 8 Fiberglass Side Chairs RARE SEAL BROWN Herman Miller
Charles Eames DSX set 8 Fiberglass Side Chairs RARE SEAL BROWN Herman Miller

Charles Eames DSX set 8 Fiberglass Side Chairs RARE SEAL BROWN Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic chairs (side shells / scoops) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in a seldom seen Seal Brown color.. ....mounted on vintage alumin...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

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

By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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 Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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 Seating

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Aluminum

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

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

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Iron

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

Vintage Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair, c. 1965

By Charles Eames

Located in Charlottesville, VA

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Leather

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

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

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair

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

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

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Metal, Steel

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 Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames

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 Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray 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 Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

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Fiberglass

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 Charles Eames, ICF Group

Located in bruxelles, BE

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

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

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Metal, Aluminum

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in MIlano, IT

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

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

EA105 chair, by Charles Eames for ICF, 1960s with swivel seat and red fabric
EA105 chair, by Charles Eames for ICF, 1960s with swivel seat and red fabric

EA105 chair, by Charles Eames for ICF, 1960s with swivel seat and red fabric

By Charles Eames, ICF De Padova

Located in Milano, Lombardia

EA105 chair, designed by Charles Eames for ICF 1960s, with swivel seat. Seat and backrest joined in a single, slightly curved frame, upholstered in the original red fabric. The chrom...

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1960s Italian 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

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

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Metal

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

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.

Questions About Charles Eames Seating

  • 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
    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
    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
    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, 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.