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Charles Eames Chairs

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

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Maple

Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws, Original boot glides. Early transitional parchment fiberglass shell with large sh...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Steel

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Fiberglass

Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled

Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in exce...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

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

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Iron

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

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

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

Located in Ferndale, MI

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

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

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Steel, Wire

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

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

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Steel

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

Black LCW by Charles Eames 1955

By Charles Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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

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

Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair

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

Located in New Windsor, NY

Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Metal, Steel

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

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

By 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The iconic mid-century modern DCM chair designed by Herman Miller for the Eames company is a standout of 1960s design. Simple designs with two bentwood pieces making the seat and bac...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

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

Eames Herman Miller DCW Chair in White Ash

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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 Chairs

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Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961
Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Paris, FR

Set of six DSL chairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. These six chairs were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1961. The chairs are comprised of a fiberglass shell s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Aluminum

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

Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller

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Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in bari, IT

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

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Aluminum

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

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

By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Fabric, Birch, Plywood

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

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

By 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 Chairs

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Aluminum

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

Eames Herman Miller Unusual Patriot Pattern Upholstered Shell Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

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 Chairs

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Metal

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

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

By Charles 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 Chairs

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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

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 Chairs

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Steel

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

Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Lemon Yellow

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Fiberglass

Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Mi
Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Mi

Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Mi

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Set of 4 Space Age swivel chairs. Original upholstery. Charles Eames – Herman Miller. Height adjustable. Upholstery can be changed on request: +€90 per chair.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Leather Eames DKX-1 Side Chairs for Herman Miller
Pair of Leather Eames DKX-1 Side Chairs for Herman Miller

Pair of Leather Eames DKX-1 Side Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of orange leather Eames DKX-1 side chairs for Herman Miller with original labels. Two pairs available. Sold as-is. Please note wear in leather upholstery.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Iron

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

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 Chairs

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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

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 Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Charles Eames Bucket Chairs with Two-Tone Original Fabric

Pair of Charles Eames Bucket Chairs with Two-Tone Original Fabric

By Charles Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unusual pair of Charles Eames, it is quit rare with a two-tone fabric, Alexander Girard fabric with naugahyde.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Chairs

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Metal

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

Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Wood and Chrome DCM Eames Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Toledo, OH

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

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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Charles Eames Chairs

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Chrome

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Charles Eames chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Eames chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Paul McCobb, Adrian Pearsall, and Dunbar. Prices for Charles Eames chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $645 and can go as high as $13,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,825.
Questions About Charles Eames Chairs
  • 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and s​ome of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rosewood was the favorite wood of famed American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Rosewood made its way into some of the duo’s most celebrated designs, including the iconic Eames lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.