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Charles Eames Swivel 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
Aluminum Group Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, 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 production date September 2000. This beautiful office chair features black channel stitched seats and integrated seat backs with aluminum five star bases on casters with tilt adjust and height adjust mechanisms, and is height adjustable. Similar to the Soft Pad collection, also by Eames, which was based on the design of the Aluminum Group chairs with the addition of padded cushions. This iconic 'Aluminum Group' chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller with its graceful silhouette and clean lines make it appropriate for a number of locations, from Classic and contemporary homes to elegant executive offices, home office or hip startups. Consider using in a Mid-Century Modern or Postmodern home...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid centur...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Original Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height black leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century modern office chair was first introduced in 1969 by Charles and Ray Eames as the luxury model of the 1958 Aluminum Group line. This management height chair features black leather upholstery, polished aluminum five-star swivel base, armrests and rolling casters. The comfortable, contoured ergonomic design features thick, plush cushions and a 360 degree smooth swivel seat with manual lift adjustable height and backrest tilt. An iconic and collectible desk chair perfect for home or office. Eames fabric...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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Aluminum, Steel

Early MCM Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Grey Fabric Swivel Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early mid century modern Eames for Herman Miller aluminum group swivel chair. A super iconic piece from Eames and Herman Miller ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

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

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Fiberglass

1 of 4 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original fully stamped ICF for Charles Eames, EA105 Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,096 each. Super iconic, award winning, what more can you say, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the model number to the base and the Eames label...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

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 Swivel Chairs

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Metal

1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 10 original vintage Charles & Rays Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller high back black leather office swivel ar...
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20th Century English Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

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 Swivel Chairs

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Metal

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 Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Desk Chair, Low Back, Tilt and Swivel, model EA435
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Herman Miller low back soft pad desk/office chair from the Eames Aluminium Group series, model EA435. Black leather padded back and seat on aluminium frame and 5-star universal base...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Aluminum Group Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have 8 of these stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and production date (9/...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

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Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller
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Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
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1992 Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Soft Pad Office Chair
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Located in Detroit, MI
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Swivel Chairs

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Charles Eames "Soft Pad" Aluminum and Leather Task Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles Eames "Soft Pad" aluminum and leather task chairs,, wonderful original condition. Retains high end Spinneyback black leather, 5-star aluminu...
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Herman Miller Office Swivel Chair EA 117 Skai/Vinyl Beige Charles Eames, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Köln, NRW
Frame four-star base chrome-plated, on castors, seat cover vinyl beige, armrests chrome-plated aluminium, model EA 117. The chair is a fully operational collector's item from the 60s! The iconic EA117 office chair belongs to the famous aluminium series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). With the Vitra EA 117...
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By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a unique and an incredible opportunity for a collector to acquire a very special never-used example of the circa 1984 Eames Lounge Chair (model #670) and Ottoman (model #671)...
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Charles Eames swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Eames swivel 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 swivel chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original swivel 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 swivel chairs by Knoll, Steelcase, and Plycraft. Prices for Charles Eames swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $760 and can go as high as $22,191, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,870.
Questions About Charles Eames Swivel Chairs
  • 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 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, 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.
  • 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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