Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk 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.
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Creator: Charles Eames
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA219 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaranteed with the ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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For sale are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Moder...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum, Chrome
Aluminum Group Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
1980s Vintage Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Boston, MA
Eames Soft Pad Management chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller circa 1983. Wrapped in the beautiful original soft turquoise fabric with plush padded seat and back cushion...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Chair by Charles Eames, c. 1965
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Belmont, MA
Eames Aluminum Group for Herman Miller Task Chair, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1965, aluminum, leather, Herman Miller manufacturer's label, ht. 30, wd. 23...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Charles Eames EA-119 chair for ICF Hermann Miller
By ICF De Padova, Charles Eames
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Gorgeous office chair design by Charles Eames for Hermann Miller, executive model EA 119.
The armchair was built by ICF Padova in the 1960s, the only company to have a construction...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA119, in the USA known as EA337, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum, Chrome
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 centur...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum, Steel
Original 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 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum, Steel
Original Dark Gray 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 dark gray leather office chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manuf...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
15 Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office conference chair in dark olive green upholstery, five-star base, adjust t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Aubergine Leather and Aluminum, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US - EA334 Management Chair) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Chrome, Aluminum
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Early Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Time Life Desk Chair ES104 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. The appears to be a nice early example of the design.
Will double check the dimensions of the chair.
Wear to t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Side office chair in Mesh by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group side office chair in Black Mesh. These chairs have no arms / no casters / no height adjustment, but These chairs do swivel. Labeled under fr...
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Leather Office Chair Aluminum Group Soft Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair by Mobile International, France
By Mobilier International, Charles Eames
Located in London, GB
Here's a timeless classic - this Eames Time Life Lobby chair was made by Mobilier International, France in the 1960s.
The chair sits on the original 4 castors, swivels around the f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal
EA107 Charles & Ray Eames ICF desk chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Amazing Ea107 desk chair design by Charles eames.
This early ICF production Is the only One that have licensed by Hermann Miller group so details are perfect as the american model...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ray and Charles Eames "EA 116" Hopsack Lounge Swivel Armchair
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vitra EA 116 Aluminium Easy Chair is a 20th-century icon and a pinnacle in the body of work that iconic design duo Charles & Ray Eames left to the world. ...
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1960s Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Black Leather Executive Desk Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Backrest and seat in black leather, both front and rear. Frame, a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Charles Eames Herman Miller aluminum group chair
1970s
Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office confe...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off-white with molded fiberglass shell on a chrome base.
Tilt s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
2000s 50th Anniversary Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Exec. Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
Special Edition Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Char in Silver Leather, 50th Anniversary Edition-- One Chair
This chair ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Eames wire chairs on a black Eiffel base with the bikini covers for Herman Miller, Naugahyde bikini tops missing elastic connector...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chaise de Bureau “PAC” Par Charles & Ray Eames Pour Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles Eames
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil de bureau modèle “PAC” par les designers Charles & Ray Eames pour Herman Miller, 1960.
Matériaux : fibre de verre, métal.
Couleur : blanc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1 of 4 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Fiberglass
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Time Life Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed & Dated
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare color-way in beautiful red leather is the Time Life Executive Chair (Model ES-104) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, originally designed in 1960 for the Time Life...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller High Back Leather Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair Charles Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair of Aluminum Group office chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. They feature cast aluminum frames with black l...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is gu...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ask for custom shipping quote
An icon of Mid-Century Modern design that continues to be produced today. Manual height and tilt. 50th anniversary addition premium black leather that ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Aluminum Group Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Eames office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Charles Eames office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs by Ward Bennett, Steelcase, and Eero Saarinen. Prices for Charles Eames office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $9,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,695.
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Questions About Charles Eames Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charles 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, 2024Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames 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.”
While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.
Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles 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, 2022Charles 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 some 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, 2022For 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, 2022Rosewood 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.