Long before it was the pièce de résistance in a collector’s office or an upscale bachelor pad — landing in ample design magazines, on television and in well-appointed offices over the years — the Eames lounge chair was a fresh, subversive new take on a classic club chair and a culmination of experimentation by its inventive creators.
Charles and Ray Eames (1907–78; 1912–88) met while studying at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, the prestigious Michigan institution that drew such illustrious design minds as Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen and more. After graduation, they formed the Eames Office, where they spent much time exploring and formulating new techniques in bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. The Eames lounger, on the other hand — with its signature wood-grain back and sumptuous (usually black) leather seat — was different.
While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the lounge, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort. The couple famously called the 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.”
Although the seat makes use of the same bentwood technique the Eameses pioneered using their famous “Kazam! Machine” (a handmade apparatus for molding plywood) for their DCW chairs, it tops off this frame with supple leather over a plump, upholstered shape.
Ever fascinated by ergonomics, the Eameses carefully calibrated the pitch of the seat. It has enough flexibility for comfort but not so much that stability is sacrificed. This precise shape comes by way of three connected plywood pieces, which, on early models were covered in five layers of Brazilian rosewood; owing to an early 1990s-era embargo on the material, however, the Brazilian rosewood has since been replaced with either ash, walnut or palisander. The accompanying ottoman is the icing on the comfort cake, inviting the sitter to quite literally kick back and relax.
Today, imitations of the Eames lounge chair and ottoman abound. The seat is currently manufactured by both Herman Miller and Vitra, and when it was launched initially by the former, the supporting marketing blitz emphasized the chair’s versatility — an effort that, given the seat’s current ubiquitousness, was clearly successful.
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Leather
Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic Lounge Chair and ottoman designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller in the late 1950s. The ottoman is a licensed production by Nordiska Kompaniet, Swed...
Metal
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather and Brazilian rosewood Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Signed authentic original Herman Miller production. Wood refinished. Leather cleaned and conditioned. Cir...
Aluminum
Gorgeous Restored Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply stunning restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman by Herman Miller. Spectacular color and grain detail on the outer shell...
Metal, Aluminum
Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were fortunate to acquire this rare 1964 Eames chair and Ottoman in black leather and Rosewood veneer. The label dates them to a specific year as the double ring round Herman Mill...
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Eames Lounge and Ottoman in Rosewood, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Second generation Eames lounge chair and ottoman dating to the early 1960s, executed in rosewood with black leather upholstery. Rosewood shells display the layered plywood construct...
Aluminum
Early Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly good early production Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, dating to the early 1960s. A highly desirable and authentic ...
Leather, Rosewood
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Prominent grain 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored original leather and oiled shells, re-polished steel frame.
Leather, Plywood
Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1970 and has Brazilian rosewood shells.
Metal, Aluminum
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2nd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Contura Vitra 1961
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Contura in 1960/1961. It is one of the earliest european lounge chairs which were pro...
Leather, Wood
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Charles and Ray Eames, prod. Vitra, 1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair and Ottoman, pair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame, white-colored leather upholstery, and die-ca...
Leather, Wood
Original 1960s Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An exceptional early example Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, dating from the 1960s. This piece features the highly desirable feather down-filled cushi...
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Pair of Early Rosewood Eames Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
Here is a rare opportunity to own two early examples of the iconic design by Charles and Ray Eames, these 670 lounge chairs and matching 671 ottoman have been together since they wer...
Aluminum
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. The Eames’ wanted to create a spacious armchair that combines ergonomics — ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller for ICF
Leather, Wood
Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather and metal lounge chair 670 671 Eames for ICF, 1970s Armchair and pouf or chaise longue mod. 607 and 671 with black painted wooden frame. The armchair is ...
Metal
Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather lounge chair 670 671 by Eames for ICF, 1970s Armchair and pouf or chaise longue mod. 607 and 671 with black painted wooden body. The armchair is composed...
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of “Lounge Chair” armchairs and their ottomans, the shell in thermoformed rosewood veneer covered in black leather, the cruciform base in chrome-plated and black lacquered steel...
Leather, Rosewood
A Herman Miller Eames style footstool, mid 20th century
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in View Park, CA
A leather and chrome ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Henry Miller, mid 20th century. I believe this is a reproduction, albeit a vintage...
Metal
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munich, Bavaria
2 similar Eames lounge chairs from the Original Producer in germany Original Cognac brown Seminaniline leather. It was lacquered in white from a professional company. Very good cond...
Aluminum
50th Anniversary Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vitra 764/999 Limited Edition
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Vitra in 2006. It is the ultimative 50th anniversary edition which is limited worldwide w...
Leather, Wood
Eames 671 Lounge Ottoman in Rosewood & Cognac Leather by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
This is an excellent example of an all-original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 671 Ottoman. Its highly sought after Rosewood shell and Cognac Leather remain in very good c...
Aluminum
3rd Generation Eames Lounge Chair in Brazilian Rosewood and Oxblood Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully 3rd-generation Eames Lounge Chair in Brazilian rosewood and Oxblood leather. Refinished and Restored Rosewood Shells in a very rare and unusual lighter variety, New Lea...
Aluminum
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
Zinc
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
1958 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to ca. 1958. The shells on this se...
Aluminum
H 34.5 in W 24.5 in D 19.5 in
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Lounge Chair - Two Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Lounge Chair in brown leather with polished aluminum frames and four-star bases. This is is the lounge version. Please message if interested in...
Chrome
H 32 in W 32 in D 33.8 in
Eames Leather Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1970 and has Brazilian rosewood shells.
Metal, Aluminum
H 27 in W 25 in D 27 in
‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Early ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1960s, as determined by the Herman Miller Embossed logo. The des...
Metal
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 35.5 in
Herman Miller Vintage Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an iconic, original Eames Lounge Chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Featuring molded plywood shells and tailored leather cushions mounted on a cast al...
Steel
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visible makers mark on this chair. 24.5 inches high. 24 inches wide...
Metal
H 33 in W 33 in D 33 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum bases cradle the custom burnt orange leather cushions. New leather very soft and i...
Leather
H 31 in W 32.5 in D 36 in
Eames Herman Miller Brazilian Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair and 671 Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, early 1960s Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in classic black leather, issued by Herman Miller, dated to 1964. The molded plywood shells show beautifully figured Braz...
Leather, Rosewood
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 32.68 in
2nd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Contura Vitra 1961
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Charles & Ray Eames and were produced by Contura in 1960/1961. It is one of the earliest european lounge chairs which were pro...
Leather, Wood
H 34 in W 32 in D 34 in
Restored Second Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Pine Green leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
2nd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, reupholstered cushion in pine green full grain leather, and refinished shells, re-polished steel frame.
Leather, Plywood
H 26 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Eames for Herman Miller LCM's in later orange and black paint finish. These chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both have a later, but not new, orange paint surf...
Metal
H 33 in W 33.5 in D 35 in
70's Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome classic 70's Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfo...
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 22.25 in
Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
This iconic Eames Lounge Chair was designed in 1956 by the legendary duo Charles & Ray Eames . The example offered here is an official 2004 production by Vitra , manufactured with hi...
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic post 1960s, 670/671 lounge chair with ottoman by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This version has down cushions and round black upholstery clips. The set is in vi...
Leather, Rosewood, Down
H 31 in W 32.5 in D 36 in
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman Brown 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in chocolate brown leather, issued by Herman Miller. The molded plywood shells are richly figured Brazilian rosewood, with dramatic gr...
Leather, Rosewood
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Two EA222 Soft Pad Highback Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed in 1969 by Charles & Ray Eames the Soft Pad Chair model EA 222 featurs a high backrest and a low seat and offers ultimate comfort due in no small part to the chair's tilt me...
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
All-Black Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare and elegant all-black edition of the iconic Eames Lounge Chair, produced by Herman Miller. This version features black plywood shells combined with black leather upholstery, cre...
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Herman Miller USA 1960s, rare custom order colour
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
CHARLES & RAY EAMES (USA) Lounge Chair & Ottoman, model 670/1 special order colour leather produced by Herman Miller, c.1960 label to base Excellent condition for age and use
Leather, Rosewood
H 32 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant classic Midcentury modern iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Original vintage Herman Miller production in Brazilian rose wood. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Gorgeous c...
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
1st Gen Eames Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1957
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare first-generation Eames Lounge Chair with matching ottoman was designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller between 1957 and 1959. Conceived with the comf...
Leather, Wood
H 31.75 in W 33 in D 29 in
1970’s Herman Miller Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderfully preserved 1970’s era vintage Eames lounge chair and ottoman Herman Miller. The rosewood veneer is beautifully grained with only light fading and the original black leat...
Leather, Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 33.5 in D 35 in
Eames White leather white Ash Lounge chair by Herman Miller 2014 Clean
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely white leather Eames lounge chair and ottoman with a white ash shell. The chair and ottoman are both tagged Herman Miller and are dated 2014. They are in very good condition ...
Leather, Wood
H 37 in W 33.5 in D 35 in
1980’s Rosewood White Leather Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair New Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We acquired a pair of early 1980’s vintage Herman miller Eames Chairs in rosewood veneer and white leather. We sold one with the otto...
Leather, Rosewood
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