Iconic Designs
DCM
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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Mid- Century Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs in Original Cowhide, Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
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Materials
Metal
DCM Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Materials
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Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Black Eames DCM Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Materials
Chrome
Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, 2004
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, 2004. Very nice pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller Dining Chairs Metal (DCM) in mold...
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Materials
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Set of 4 restored Walnut DCM Dining Chair Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
DCM (Dining Chair Metal) designed by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945.
Set of 4 DCM chairs, produced by Herman Miller USA, 1950s-70s.
DCM chairs = Dining Chair Metal.
Seats and b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
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By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Category
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Materials
Chrome
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
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
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By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Materials
Steel
Set of Four Eames Herman Miller Chrome Frame Calico Ash DCM chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of four Eames for Herman Miller DCM chairs . Calico Ash grain laminate wood on chrome steel frames . Wood is in original finish which does show some wear , chrome frames are in f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Signed 1950s Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair in Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful early Herman Miller production DCM in Ash. In original unrestored condition. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Circa 1950s with all glides and screws intact. Beautiful aged ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fine Charles Eames for Evans Sold by Herman Miller Ash Grain DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very nice early production Charles and Ray Eames designed dining chair metal (DCM ). Clean chrome frame supports ash grain seat and back. Retains original Eames Evans Herman Miller w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 First Edition Eames Evans DCM Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Four Early DCM chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans, distributed by Herman Miller. Labels remain intact on all four chairs. Shock mounts has been...
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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Eames DCM Dining Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Eames DCM dining chair in black. Colored ash seat and back along with chrome frame. Self leveling nylon glides intact, allowing for use on mul...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
16 DCM Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DCM chair (Dining metal chair) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Designed in 1946, this molded plywood + chromed steel chair is a classic design. Sometimes referred to as the "potato chip chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Eames DCM in Worn Original Ebonized Finish
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, 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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Materials
Steel
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collector's early Eames DCM chair
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Materials
Bentwood
Eames for Evans Ebonized DCM
By Evans Products Company, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in East Hampton, NY
A set of 4 of beautifully grained early DCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in a very hard to find zebrawood pressure molded plywood on chr...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Eames Wenge Wood Veneer DCM
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare combination of wenge wood veneer and dark eggplant frame. No veneer chips. Special custom order. Chair is in very good condition. Collector's item. Maintains black med...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ash Aniline Red DCM by Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare aniline dyed red ash DCM chair with satin chrome frame. By Herman Miller with original foil tag.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herma...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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Early Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller Black Aniline Dye DCM
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller dining chair metal (legs) DCM.
Category
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Materials
Chrome
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