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

La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray 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

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Metal

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames 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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company

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

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Birch, Plywood

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

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

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

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

Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Mortsel, BE

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

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

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Metal

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

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Leather

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Charles Eames Sofa Compact

Charles Eames Sofa Compact

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Charles Eames Sofa Compact

By Charles Eames

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

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

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Mid-20th Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Lejre, DK

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

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

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

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

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Metal

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

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

By 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

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

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Aluminum

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in bruxelles, BE

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

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

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Metal

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

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

Eames Herman Miller DCW Chair in White Ash

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Ash

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Birch, Plywood

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Fabric, Birch, Plywood

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

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller

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

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in bari, IT

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

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

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

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

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood

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

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

By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

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

1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

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

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Fiberglass

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

Eames Herman Miller Unusual Patriot Pattern Upholstered Shell Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

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Metal

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

Classic Eames /Herman Miller Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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

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Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair / Lemon Yellow / Classic Modernist
Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair / Lemon Yellow / Classic Modernist

Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair / Lemon Yellow / Classic Modernist

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Gorgeous Bright Lemon Yellow fiberglass Herman Miller Eames armchair. Model DAX with H base. All shock mounts intact as well as feet. Stamped Herman Miller , 1960 under chair . Ama...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Iron

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

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

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

Located in Ferndale, MI

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

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

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Steel, Wire

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

Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Lemon Fiberglass 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early production Charles Eames rocker with early fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, second generation .. Large shock mounts (domes of silence) c19...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Zinc

Set of 4 Charles Eames for Herman Miller PAC Armchairs in White Fiberglass 1970s
Set of 4 Charles Eames for Herman Miller PAC Armchairs in White Fiberglass 1970s

Set of 4 Charles Eames for Herman Miller PAC Armchairs in White Fiberglass 1970s

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in post-war America, these chairs were made in the 1970s. Commonly attributed exclusively to Charles Eames by literature of the era and Herman Miller itself, Ray was certain...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

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

Located in London, GB

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

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Herman Miller Aluminium Group Lounge Chair
Pair of Herman Miller Aluminium Group Lounge Chair

Pair of Herman Miller Aluminium Group Lounge Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in London, Lambeth

Original designed in 1958 with much R&D development this is a design to work with the shape of the seater’s body super comfortable.The chair featured elegant sculptural one piece ...

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

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Aluminum

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

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

By 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

Four Black Leather Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs
Four Black Leather Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs

Four Black Leather Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Soft Pad Management Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare matched set of four early production Soft Pad Management Chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Introduced in 1969 as a luxurious evolution of the Aluminu...

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1960s Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

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

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Conference Chairs, Set of 4
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Conference Chairs, Set of 4

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Conference Chairs, Set of 4

By Vitra, Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The iconic classic organic chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as a joint entry to the "organic design in home furnishings" A competition organized by the M...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Fabric, Ash, Oak

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

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

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray 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

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

1969 Eames Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Extremely Rare White Barstools in Green Fabric
1969 Eames Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Extremely Rare White Barstools in Green Fabric

1969 Eames Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Extremely Rare White Barstools in Green Fabric

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Four extremely rare Eames bar stools...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

2x DAF Swag Leg Arm Stuhl Charles Eames George Nelson Herman Miller
2x DAF Swag Leg Arm Stuhl Charles Eames George Nelson Herman Miller

2x DAF Swag Leg Arm Stuhl Charles Eames George Nelson Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten insgesamt zwei wunderschöne und äußerst seltene DAF Swag Leg Arm Stühle von Herman Miller Collection zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von George Nelson bzw. Charles Eame...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller
Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller

Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful arm chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in indigo blue fiberglass with a walnut swivel dowel base. The fiberglass chairs came with a range of bases to accommodate diffe...

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

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Steel

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

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

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in taranto, IT

original chair model "ea 107", ICF De Padova production under license from Herman Miller, design by charles & Ray Eames, 1960s version with armrests It measures 82 cm in height...

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1960s Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

Early LCM Red Aniline Dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Early LCM red aniline dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production, first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller, Charles Eames PAW rope swivel chair in color grey elephant, dowel legs in birch / all original parts. The awesome dowel base reads Seng Chicago...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair
Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair

Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair (Height Adjustable) Will confirm dims. Please contact for additional photos and Dealer Shipping Quote.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic Charles Eames RAR lemon yellow rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition-large shock mounts...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

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

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in MIlano, IT

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

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1960s American Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Red Aniline DCM
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Red Aniline DCM

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Red Aniline DCM

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller red Aniline stained DCM with early glides, no label. Shock mounts are still solid, there is wear and loss to fi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Plywood

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

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Chrome

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, 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, 2024
    Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”

    While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.

    Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.