Iconic Designs
DCMBy Charles and Ray Eames
About the Design
During World War II, American designers Charles and Ray Eames (1907–78; 1912–88) worked with the United States Navy to make a new leg splint. Recognizing that metal splints could further injure a wounded person through the vibrations of their material, the couple created a new model with molded plywood. That wartime experience propelled the Eameses to continue their explorations in plywood. In 1946, they debuted the DCM, its shortened name referencing the “Dining Height (D) Side Chair (C) on Metal (M) Rod Base.”
The DCM was featured in “New Furniture Designed by Charles Eames” at the Museum of Modern Art, even though the pieces on view were the fruit of the highly collaborative process between Charles and his wife, Ray. In fact, the sculptural form of the DCM’s seat and separate back — which earned it the nickname “Potato Chip” chair — were largely influenced by Ray’s interest in abstract art, such as Alexander Calder’s mobiles and Joan Miró’s biomorphic forms. Inventive in its application of the plywood molding process for its birch material, the DCM is shaped to fit the sitter’s body. Its use of tubular steel is also worthy of note — an innovation that makes it look as if the plywood seat and back are floating in place. Rubber “shock” mounts allow the parts to be easily screwed together.
When it was brought to the mass market by Herman Miller in 1947, the DCM was an almost instant success for its lightweight portability and versatility. It is still among the most popular models produced by Herman Miller, exemplifying the Eameses’ influential legacy in modern living.
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DCM (Dining Chair Metal Base) by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doral, FL
DCM (Dining Chair Metal Legs) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Ebony Stained Ash Bentwood with Chromed Metal Base
Category
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Materials
Metal
Set of 4 First Edition Eames Evans DCM Chairs
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By Charles and Ray Eames
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Materials
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By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Company molded plywood dining chair in oak with wonderful patina. The oak version is very rare, only one year in production.
Category
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The Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair (1946) began as an experiment in the Eameses’ apartment and became one of the world’s most widely recognized and highly coveted chairs. Low-slung with an expertly crafted molded seat and back, this chair supports you in a comfortable ergonomic position. Rubber shock mounts buffer against jarring movement. Its seat and back were so thin the design was nicknamed the “potato chip chair...
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Materials
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Eames for Evans Ebonized DCM
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early ebonized DCM dining chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Evans for Herman Miller. Molded plywood has great age, wearing its original patina handsomely. Original fi...
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Eames Herman Miller DCM Chairs in Walnut and Black Frames
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This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These pieces were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 1950s. Their design features a b...
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Materials
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Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames DCM dining chair set. Executed in ash and chrome steel bases. All screws and self leveling glides intact. In even condition with...
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Collector's early Eames DCM chair
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DCM chair (Dining metal chair) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
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Pair of Eames DCM Herman Miller Dining Chairs
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Pair of Eames designed DCM (Dining Chair Metal). Chairs This pair of chairs are currently in later, but not new, orange paint finish, the metal frames are also in later black paint f...
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Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
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