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Charles Eames Seating

American, 1907-1978

The legacy of Charles Eames looms large in design. In partnership with his wife, Ray, Charles was at the forefront of pioneering innovation in the use of molded plywood for furniture making. The Eameses’ cheerful and inviting work has endured among the most important advancements in the history of 20th-century design.

Together, visionary mid-century modern duo Charles and Ray Eames introduced a wide range of renowned furniture to the postwar market, including iconic designs such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, the wildly colorful birch plywood-and-plastic-laminate Eames storage unit, the Eames compact sofa and more. The designers were trailblazers in molded plywood furniture and brought lively organic form to metal and plastic.

Charles Eames studied architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. He traveled to Mexico and Europe, and experienced firsthand the work of designer-architects Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In 1930, upon returning to Missouri, Eames opened an architecture practice with Charles M. Gray but later moved to Michigan in 1938. He received a fellowship at Cranbrook Academy of Art, which would become a breeding ground for the stars of mid-century design. Eames continued his architecture studies at Cranbrook and also taught in the design department.

In 1940, Eames met his future wife, artist and designer Beatrice Alexandra "Ray" Kaiser, who was studying at Cranbrook under Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. Charles teamed up with another Cranbrook instructor, Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen, to explore the possibilities of plywood for use in furniture design.

With support from Ray, Charles and Eero created chairs and case pieces and submitted them to the “Organic Design in Home Furnishings” competition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City — among them was the groundbreaking organic Side chair made of molded plywood with maple legs. It was upholstered by Heywood-Wakefield. This exhibition is considered critical by many to the popularization of what is known as mid-century modernism. Eames and Saarinen won first place for their submissions to the competition.

Charles and Ray were married in 1941 and soon after moved to Los Angeles, California, and lived in an apartment building designed by architect Richard Neutra. Charles worked on set design at MGM, and at night, in a humble workshop they established in the guest bedroom, he and Ray experimented with molded plywood on a homemade device they called the “Kazaam!” machine. In 1942, the couple won a U.S. Navy contract to create molded plywood leg splints that would be used to support wartime medical efforts. Soon, the Evans Product Company was making the splints and the Eameses opened the famed Eames Office and studio.

The Eameses’ innovative use of wire framing, molded plywood and applied fabrics caught the attention of many notable figures in interior design and architecture, including George Nelson, director of design at Herman Miller, a now-legendary modern furniture manufacturer. The company enlisted the Eameses’ talents and was eventually home to the couple’s classic pieces such as the Eames DCW chair and the DCM chair.

Find an extensive array of vintage Charles Eames seating, tables and case pieces on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Charles Eames
Early 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

Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA119, in the USA known as EA337, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

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

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Fiberglass, Nutwood

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
By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
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

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

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller Bucket Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matching pair of yellow vinyl shell chairs on swivel bases. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

2 Eames Fiberglass Swivel Chairs on Aluminum Group Bases
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Eames form, fiberglass shell on aluminum group bases. The ivory shells swivel on the vertical post, the aluminum bases are mounted on original wheel coaster feet. Offere...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

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

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Walnut

Charles Eames Vintage Orange Upholstered Swivel Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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

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Fiberglass

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
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

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Metal, Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller MCM Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

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

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 Lounge Chair and EA223 Ottoman in Plume Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful lounge chair EA222 and matching ottoman EA223 belong to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU)...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of early production Dining Chair Metal DCM designed by the Charles and Ray Eames team . Black wrought iron frames support black aniline dyed wood seats and backs. Finish shows w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

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

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

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Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood

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

Herman Miller, 2 Shell Fiberglass RAR Rockers by Eames (Old Edition)
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
An icon of Mid-Century design, this is an all-original example of the famous Eames Rocking (R) Armchair (A) on Rod (R) base. This extraordinary pair of rocking chairs, perhaps the m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Fabric, Fiberglass

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

c. 1960 Bar Stool by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960 bar stool by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The molded fiberglass shell seat is the same they used for chairs, large & comfortable. The base is of birch & blackened stee...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the fiberglass chair series developed by Charles and Ray Eames immediately after WW2. Widely distributed by Herman Miller. This low arm rod (LAR) chair has zinc finished base wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Steel, Zinc

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberglass parchment shells...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Crimson" Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Crimson" orange, Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles 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

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Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Fine Early DKX Charles Eames Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
A good early pair. More detail pics available. Seats need to be attached better. Possibly worked on by an upholsterer. All original pieces. Missing the foot glides. They can be...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Early Production Herman Miller designed by Charles Eames.. Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs.Nice original condition, minor blemishes to naugahyde (see pho...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal, Aluminum, Iron

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

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height gray leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactur...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc .,who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. 1 (1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Fiberglass, Walnut

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

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Metal

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Amazing condition, featuring early solid iron X base, .Amazing color. Elephant gr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Iron

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

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Metal

Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Mid-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fibreglass Shell Chair, a timeless piece of design history. Each chair carries its own unique character, showcasing ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberg...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
By Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Garnerville, NY
A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the original H aluminum bases, mounts and glides...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Upholstered in Zebra Print Cow Hide - Pair Rare pair of mid century modern Eames for Herman Miller chairs on an alum...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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

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Metal

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

Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue is a masterpiece of modern design, created by Herman Miller in the 1970s. This emblematic piece embodies the innovative vision of Charles and Ray Eame...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Red Beech DCM Chairs, Herman Miller, Dining, Side Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
PRICED PER CHAIR.... Charles and Ray Eames red (aniline dye) beech DCM chairs manufactured by Herman Miller, dining, side chair. Labeled. Designed in 1946. Produced in 2019. Authentic Eames chair...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

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Oak

"La Fonda" Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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

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Aluminum

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

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

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

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

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Metal

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

"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

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Aluminum

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
    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.
  • 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.
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    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.

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