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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
Red /orange Fiberglass Charles Eames Side Shell Chair, Scoop, Herman Miller
Red /orange Fiberglass Charles Eames Side Shell Chair, Scoop, Herman Miller

Red /orange Fiberglass Charles Eames Side Shell Chair, Scoop, Herman Miller

$690

Red /orange Fiberglass Charles Eames Side Shell Chair, Scoop, Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern side shell chair, "SCOOP" designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Herman Miller, amazing red / orange fiberglass, retain beautiful gel coat, exp...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Charles & Ray Eames MAX Parchment rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951
Charles & Ray Eames MAX Parchment rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951

Charles & Ray Eames MAX Parchment rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951

$1,500

Charles & Ray Eames MAX Parchment rope edge Armchair Herman Miller 1951

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic MAX fibreglass chair (Medium height / Armchair / X-base) designed by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s. First generation Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller production with rope edge ...

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

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Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

$9,500 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A nice early set of four DCW chairs designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller in the 1950's. These feature dark stained plywood construction. Nice warm patina and likel...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Plywood

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA107 Chairs in Yellow fabric, Vitra
Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA107 Chairs in Yellow fabric, Vitra

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA107 Chairs in Yellow fabric, Vitra

$4,800 / set

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA107 Chairs in Yellow fabric, Vitra

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA107 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

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

$1,282

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

By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles 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

Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish

Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish

$1,400 / set

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

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

$5,729

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

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

$4,200 / set

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

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Aluminum

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

$1,260

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

Fiberglass armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960
Fiberglass armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960

Fiberglass armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960

$1,259 / item

Fiberglass armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960

By Charles Eames

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

The fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller is an icon of 20th-century design. Elegant and functional, it is distinguished by its simple, organic shape, wh...

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Mid-20th Century American Charles Eames Seating

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Iron

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

$3,900

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

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

$1,780

Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Lemon Fiberglass 1950s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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

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

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

$727

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

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Eames for Herman Miller formed fiberglass desk chair. Desk top flips up for easier seating. Retains Herman Miller label. Vibrant red fiberglass .Beautiful gel coat , exposed fibers.....

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

$2,500

Early LCM Red Aniline Dyed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Gladstone, 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

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

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

$2,176 / set

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

By ICF Group, Charles Eames

Located in Argelato, BO

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

$1,485

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

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

$6,548

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

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

$2,950

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

Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass
Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass

Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass

$1,500

Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

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

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Fiberglass

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

$1,280 / item

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

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched Pair of late 1950s early 60's Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs// Unusual (seldom seen) Tan Dark color,,,Nice original condition,Exposed fibers, nice gel-c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

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

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

$6,548

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

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Steel

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

$6,548

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 lemon yellow parchment/dowel legs in walnut/all original parts/the awesome dowel base reads Seng Chicago...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Steel

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

$1,250

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

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

$1,499

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Eames LAR chair for Herman Miller. Parchment molded fiberglass LAR chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. On wire "cat's cradle" base. This example dates to ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Iron

Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames Orange Pad Swivel PKC1 aluminum base Dining Chairs

$2,710 / set

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

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

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

$1,087

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

By ICF Group, Charles Eames

Located in Argelato, BO

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Aluminum

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)

$1,850

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

Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller
Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller

Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller

$860

Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Super clean example of this classic fiberglass arm shell chair, designed by Charles Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. Beautiful parchment white color, ex...

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Mid-20th Century American Charles Eames Seating

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Metal

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs

$1,450 / set

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

Pair of Fine Early DKX Charles Eames Chairs for Herman Miller
Pair of Fine Early DKX Charles Eames Chairs for Herman Miller

Pair of Fine Early DKX Charles Eames Chairs for Herman Miller

$1,500 / set

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

1939 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Kleinhans Armless Chair in Beech, Fabric
1939 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Kleinhans Armless Chair in Beech, Fabric

1939 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Kleinhans Armless Chair in Beech, Fabric

$6,000

1939 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Kleinhans Armless Chair in Beech, Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Kleinhans Armless Chair, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1939. The two designers were working together at the Cranbrook Academy of Art at the time, and this ...

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1930s American Modern Vintage Charles Eames Seating

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Beech, Plywood, Fabric, Foam

Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair

Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair

$3,200 / set

Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Eero Saarinen

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 ...

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

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Fabric, Ash, Oak

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

$2,845 / item

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

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Charles Eames

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

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

$887 / item

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

2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric
2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric

2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric

$2,200

2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric

By Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Organic chair designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in...

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2010s German Modern Charles Eames Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

$6,400 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Vitra

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

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

  • Are Charles Eames chairs comfortable?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • How were Charles and Ray Eames related?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What material did Charles and Ray Eames use?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What are Charles and Ray Eames best known for?

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    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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    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.

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