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What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?
Charles 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, 2022
Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Midcentury Soft Pad Chair White Leather Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these authentic Eames for Herman Miller vintage soft pad chair in white leather. Adjustable tilt and height with manual lift. This authentic vintage exampl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Maharam Pillow, Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Pillow Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames 006 Document Reverse Small dot pattern offers an alternate scale of Dot Pattern, Ray Eames' 1947 design for the Museum of Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Maharam Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings
By Charles and Ray Eames, Scholten & Baijings, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings Small Dot Pattern by Charles and Ray Eames, 1947 105 Charcoal Tinted beechwood base with Small Dot pattern textile....
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Wood

2000s Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Esperance, NY
Modern Living — In the 1950s, the Eames molded shell changed everything about what a chair could be–sculptural, practical, mass-produced. Now in recyclable polypropylene, this staple of modern living fits every body and any space. 2000s Eames Molded plastic side chair...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2021
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670/671 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2021. Beautiful near new Charles Eames Lounge chair with ottoman in desirable 2100 series smooth black leather. Ch...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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