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
Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Second series after 1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Swivel chair in color salmon (faded) / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the awesome dowel base reads Seng Chicago...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Indigo Blue Charles Eames "PAW" Armchair by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Steel
1st Year Production Charles Eames L C W 'Lounge Chair' Earliest Label (RED CROSS
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely RARE 1st year production Charles Eames L C W (lounge chair wood), circa 1945-1946 Retains it's original Earlist Evans label. Beautiful example in ash or birch ? museum qual...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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
Materials
Ash
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Plywood
Charles & Ray Eames 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 EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Eames La Fonda Chairs by Herman Miller Newly Reupholstered - Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Leather
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Light Walnut, Herman Miller, 2007
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$6,324 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Steel
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, 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
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
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
Materials
Steel
$1,400 / set
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
Materials
Metal
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
By Alexander Girard, Charles Eames
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
Materials
Metal
American modern armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles Eames
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
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair early DCW Dining Chair in black by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller 1950s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vorst, BE
DCW (Dining Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945.
These are second generation chairs produced by Herman Miller USA between 1950 and 1953 (the production of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
$3,775 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Fiberglass, Birch
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
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Two Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Charles Eames "PSW" Barstools
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful pair of barstools designed by Charles & Ray Eames in off-white fiberglass with a maple swivel dowel base.
The stools are marked with the embedded Herman Miller logo undern...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Plywood, Rubber
SET 4 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great Set of 4 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, cLASSIC mID cENTURY Modern design.. , circa 1970 (late 1960s
The chairs are marked on the under...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, ICF Milano 1
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
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
American grey armchairs La Fonda by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Chrome
Eames EA117 Office Chair Herman Miller 1960s new Alexander Girard Checker fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
The EA117 Aluminium Group office chair is one of Charles and Ray Eames’s most celebrated designs for Herman Miller. First introduced in the late 1950s, the Aluminium Group series has...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
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
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
A very nice color combination of a popping upholstered color on a understated neautral Taupe-ish grey color.
need to confirm dims on this chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Steel
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color salmon (faded) / dowel legs in birc...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut
Charles Eames for Herman Miller MCM Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, 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
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Eames / Herman Miller Aluminum Group EA116 Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair Electric Blue Eames lounge chairs from the 'Aluminium Group'.Collection.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, The aluminium chair is ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Ash Plywood Dining Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames DCW dining side chairs in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-3 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over prod...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Ash, Plywood
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Fiberglass
$1,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Ray & Charles Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in Rosewood and Black Leather 1981 with the ottoman which has a new leather seat. Classic design which will never...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard
By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Alexander Girard 1954
Sofa back folds over for easy transport.
35¼" High × 71½" Width × 29" Deep X 16" Seat ...
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1950s Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Birch plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-4 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over producti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Ash Plywood Dining Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames DCW dining side chairs in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-4 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over prod...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Set of 4 Charles Eames for Herman Miller PAC Armchairs in White Fiberglass 1970s
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel
'Aluminum Group' Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and date stamp to frame. I...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Aluminum
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
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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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Plywood
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
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charles Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller 1970s. (first production )
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
The Charles Eames chaise longue 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
Materials
Metal
Original Charles Eames Bürostuhl Vitra EA119 Leder blau Rollen
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen sehr gut erhaltenen Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl mit Rollen aus dem Jahr 2014 zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl, der als wahrer Design-Klassiker gilt, wurde von Charles Eames entw...
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2010s German Post-Modern Charles Eames Seating
Materials
Steel, 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.
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Questions About Charles Eames Seating
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames are famous for their chair designs. The couple released their first iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman in 1956 and went on to create more chairs that changed the idea of comfortable seating. In addition to being great furniture designers, Ray and Charles were also graphic and textile designers, architects and film-makers. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”
While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.
Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rosewood was the favorite wood of famed American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Rosewood made its way into some of the duo’s most celebrated designs, including the iconic Eames lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.