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Charles Eames Dining Room 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
Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Shell Chairs, Set of 6
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in lovely neutral yellow / beige. Six available in total, two are lemon yellow and th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Padded Shell Chairs (scoop chair)
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Seating: Ray and Charles Eames Padded Chair for Herman Miller.. Priced PER chair.. Own a piece of design history with this iconic mid-cent...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Charles & Ray Eames DCW Ash dining chair with Dark Brown Leather seat for Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DCW dining chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufacture by Vitra, Germany. Solid Ash wood frames finished with matte lacquer. Seat and back panel is upholstered with ...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Ash

12 DSS Stacking Chairs Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller, Blue Fiberglass, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of 12 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1960s. The chairs are labeled on the underside of the seats with 'herman ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs in White Netweave Mesh, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA108 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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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome, Other

Original Eames Leather Aluminum Group Side Chairs Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Eames swivel leather aluminum group side chairs. Chairs are from 2007 and 2009. We believe the leather is the chocolate color. Eighteen chairs available.
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Charles + Ray Eames Six DCW Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic California design Herman Miller manufacturer mixed woods, birch, ash and walnut unfortunately, they were once painted black they've been restored back to natural satin wi...
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Up to 30 Eames for Herman Miller High Back Leather Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sold individual. 30 available ! Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. We have many sets that had been used as dining chairs w...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. Chair sold by Herman Miller, but produced by Evans Plywood in 1948-1949. The 5-2-5 screw arrangement bene...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Plywood

Early DCW Dining Chair in Walnut by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Plywood, 1940s
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
The DCW (=Dining Chair Wood) chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945. This is a first generation chair produced by Evans Molded Plywood Company between 1946 and 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Plywood

2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of five Organic chairs designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Plywood

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group Chairs EA108 in Chrome and Red Leather, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chairs in very good / excellent condition with minimal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated aluminium frame with...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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

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Metal, Steel

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

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Plywood

Dcw Dining Chairs Ash by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans / Herman Miller, 1940s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Vorst, BE
DCW (dining chair wood) chairs In ash veneer. First generation chairs produced by Evans Products Company and distributed by Herman Miller between 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Plywood

Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Ash, Oak

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Oak, Fabric

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Early Oak DCW Dining Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
The DCW dining chair is a classic mid-century plywood design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, both functional and comfortable. This model, made in the 1950s, is constructe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Rubber

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 to seat. Labels.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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

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Metal

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 Dining Room Chairs

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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 Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

6 Limited Edition Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Tri-Color Hairy Hide
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of 6 Limited Edition Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Tri-Color Hairy Hide, 1998. This rare set of DCM chairs were only produced for a short period of time and were a part ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Cowhide, Ash

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, Newly Restored
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding iconic set of six early "DCM" chairs By Charles Eames for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Bent walnut plywood seats and backs, with metal frame. Measures:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Eames EA108 Black Netweave Dining Chair by Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining chairs in very good condition with normal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated aluminum frame with swivel mechanism and black (very strong) netweave upholstery. S...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Six Classic Fiberglass Swivel Side Shell Chairs Charles Eames, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Six Classic Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. Remarkable condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Plywood

DCW Dining Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Charles & Ray Eames Early DCW Red aniline dye Ash Dining Chair for Evans Plywood
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic and early DCW dining chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufacture by Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood division and distributed by Herman Miller late 40ties. Red...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Plywood

Eames for Herman Miller High Back Leather Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Modern design that continues to be produced today. Manual heig...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Second Generation Zenith Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in San Mateo, CA
Second generation Zenith fiberglass armchair by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair is lemon yellow. The chair is missing one glide. The scre...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Charles and Ray Eames Second Generation Zenith Armchair
By Charles Eames
Located in San Mateo, CA
Second generation Zenith fiberglass armchair by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair is elephant hide grey. The chair is missing one glide. The screws are likely not original. There are...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Blue Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, navy blue, elephant hide grey and ocean blue. Asse...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Pair Charles Eames D C W 'dining chairs' Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of early production plywood chairs, second generation, Designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Herman Miller, Amazing original condition, wonderful color, patina.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Plywood

Set 4 Early Eames Fiberglass DSR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early gray patina on a set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames fiberglass shell chairs. Wonderfull exposed fibers, earlier production with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Classic Set of 4 Charles Eames Fiberglass Scoop /Side Chairs 1950s Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 4 Charles Eames fiberglass scoop /side chairs 1950s Herman Miller. Nice early group dated 1958-1959, 2 lemon yellow, 1 crimson orange, 1 elephant hide grey, all 4 in n...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Charles Eames dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Eames dining room 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Charles Eames were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Drexel, Henredon, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Charles Eames dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $645 and can go as high as $10,680, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,900.
Questions About Charles Eames Dining Room 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 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
    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
    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
    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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