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Seating For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Achille Salvagni
1954 Pair of Eames Herman Miller DKR-1 Chairs with Eiffel Bases in Hopsack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an extremely rare pair of Eames DKR-1 Side Chairs, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. The listed price includes the pair. These examples ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames "Rar" Black Original Rocking Chair, 1977
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern molded RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
This gorgeous midcentury rocking chair was produced 1977.
An original condition.
B...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DAX fiberglass dining chairs, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. Their design incorporates a tan fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
2018 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAW Dining Chair in Tan Fabric w/ Walnut Leg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are DAW Armchairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948. These examples hail from 2018. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
2022 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Management Desk Chairs w/ Bristol Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2022. Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2012 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to 2012. Their desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames EA124 Lounge chair in black fabric, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant and timeless Eames EA124 swivel chair.
The chair is upholstered in the original black fabric.
The chair has a tilt mechanism for maximum comfort...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc .,who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s.
1 (1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut
1970s Herman Miller Aluminum Management Side Chairs in Black Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chairs, Model EA308, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular chairs were manufactured in the 1970s...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2021 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman ...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 Chair, Black Leather, H-Base, 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX-1 chair, black leather, H-base, circa 1954, Boot glides
The abbreviated Eames DKX chair, part of the Wire Mesh Series, stood for Dining (...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1956, Ray & Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Rare First Edition 1956 in Black Leather
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
1960s Rosewood Eames Chair + Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
fully refinished but featuring its’ original leather, signed. This piece has been meticulously restored but does have two filled drill marks, wear on the leather, and a loose zipper ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
George Nelson Walnut Armchairs, Herman Miller- A Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Early armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller. One chair has the original tag. These have been newly upholstered in a mohair fabric with the frames being cleaned and oiled, l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Charles and Ray Eames Early restored DCW Walnut Plywood Chairs, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair DCW dining side chair in Walnut plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over production from E...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
Dining Chairs DSR by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 midnight blue fiberglass chairs. Stamped Herman Miller (see photo). Eiffels legs. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of chairs.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s, set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 fiberglass chairs in orange color with chrome metal legs. Stamped H by Herman Miller on the bottom. Wear due to time and age of chairs. Seat height:...
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Brown Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...
Category
2010s North American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2006 Herman Miller Ray and Charles Eames Sofa Compact Purple Fabric Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact designed by Ray and Charles Eames. The sofa compact was designed to be as eff...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames High Back Aluminum Group Chairs in Original Blue Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six available. Eames for Herman Miller high back aluminum group desk, dining, or lounge chairs with arms in the original Alexander Girard for H...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most popular chairs was designed in 1958 by Charles and Ray Eames.
Please note I have 5 chairs available, selling them individually (the price listed is for one chair)
Specifications:
Upholstered in dark chocolate brown leather.
Manual seat height adjustment from 16" to 19"
Swivel 360 degrees
Tilt with tilt tension adjustment
Lightweight polished aluminum frame and a 5-star base with chrome hood casters.
Weight capacity 300 lbs.
Model: EA335
Year manufactured: 2008, (50 years anniversary)
Made in USA.
Authentic all the chairs have the black Herman Miller...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Modern Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back 2 Seat Sofa
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush two seat sofa takes inspiration from the classic wing-back chairs style.
Designed to be comfortable and supportive but with an upright positive seating ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller LKX-2 Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century wire chairs made by Herman Miller for Eames. Comes with leather bikini covers.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Wire
DCW' Dining Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1946
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early, Mid-Century Modern oak 'DCW' dining chair designed by Charles Eames with a double shock-mount to the backrest. Manufactured by Herman Miller in the USA, circa 1950s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Oak
1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Edelman Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Executive Desk Chair, model ES107, initially designed in 1961 by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This design was born as a bespoke concept for the...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson armchair in new blue Maharam fabric. Blonde Primavera frame in excellent condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heigh...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Space Age Daf Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Set of 4
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 very rare DAF armchairs designed by George nelson for Herman Miller.
The chairs are made from fiberglas shells mounted on white lacquered metal legs.
Very similar to the L...
Category
1960s American Space Age Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Red Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller/ Fehlbaum, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- marked
- S chair or Panton chair
- very confortable
- stackable
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Plastic
Herman Miller Eames Tall Navy Blue Fabric Office Chairs Set of 2
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. This executive height chair feature...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side chair designed by Verner Panton in 1967 for Herman Miller - Fehlbaum production, Germany. This one is stamped in 1971 in black glossy thermoplastic.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Plastic
C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames LKR Cats Cradle Lounge Chairs with Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pair of LKR Wire Side Chairs with Rare "Cats Cradle" Lounge Bases, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951.This pair dates to circa 1953, and ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Mesh Executive Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning Authentic Mid-Century Modern eames aluminum group executive chair.
A timeless design Classic and Contemporary with Innovative ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Light Grey 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples dates to the 2010s. Thei...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs In Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Stacking DSS Chairs in Tweed Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Set of six stacking DSS chairs, designed by Eames, for Herman Miller, having beige/ clay colored tweed upholstery, dark gray fiberglass shells, and metal legs. All are in very good...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
RAR Rocking Chair Eames yellow original vintage - Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Authentic Armchair RAR (Rocking Arm Chair) shell Eames original and vintage edition Herman Miller Designed by Charles EAMES - 1950
Original fiberglass hull in pale young color. Trac...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
1980 Herman Miller Equa High Back Executive Desk Chair by Bill Stumpf in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa high back executive desk chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1979, first introduced in 1984. Notably, this...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1999 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 1999. T...
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
Modular Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller with Pierre Frey cushion
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
“design is a response to social change“ george nelson said, the director of design with office furniture manufacturer herman miller. economic growth and larger companies lead to rapi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. This particular chair dates to around 1956. The piece features a molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic shel...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Purple Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. The design sports...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Herman Miller Eames Tall Brown Leather Desk Chair Soft Pad
Located in Detroit, MI
These authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Executive Height office chairs from the Aluminum Group Collection were manufactured in the 2000s. These executive height chairs featu...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Vintage Eames DAR Molded Fiberglass Armchairs With Green Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of Eames DAR (Dining Armchair Rod Base) fiberglass armchairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1950s. These iconic Mid-Century Modern chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Yellow Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. The design sports...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eames Aluminum Group Management Chairs for Herman Miller - Set of 6
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage set of six Aluminum Group Management chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller with black fabric seats.
Designer: Charles and Ray Eames
Manufacturer: Herma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Leather Armless Management Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning, authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group armless management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with Innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Mille...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Compact Sofa By Ray And Charles Eames For Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Compact sofa was designed by the iconic American husband-and-wife design team Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1954. The Compact model was originall...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare 1st Edition Naoto Fukasawa Office Desk Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Hard to find 1st edition office desk chair created by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. It’s called the Saiba Chair for Herman Miller and manufactured by Geiger International. Saiba ...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Teak
2005 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in Green Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2005. The listed price ...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAR Rope Edge "Eiffel" Armchair in Elephant Hide Grey, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1949. This very early 1st Generation production dates to C. 1950 and retains its Zenith Plastics stamp. The piece has threaded feet, a rope edge, and an original Eiffel tower base in zinc-plated steel. The abbreviated Eames DAR Chair...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Zinc
Adjustable stool swivel side chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
eames‘ plasticchairs are omnipresent nowadays: practical, good-looking and loved by everyone. but when you’re not „everyone“ and would like to insert something special into your interior, here we’ve got a striking discovery: a drafting chair. black fibreglass sidechair shell on height-adjustable, swivelling drafting frame.
often the designs by ray and charles eames took part at historical events. chess players bobby fischer...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Tan Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was produced in the 2010s. The design sports...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather armchair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller. It turns on itself. Seat height 53 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchair.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST U...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Materials
Aluminum
2006 Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact with New Brown Fabric Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Sofa Compact, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1954. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2006. The sofa's design features brow...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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