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Charles and Ray Eames Seating

American

Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century.

As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism.

Charles (1907–78) studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser, 1912–88) was an artist, who studied under the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (the legendary institution where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year.

His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the “Kazam!” machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — they are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures.

The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946. 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.

The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions. Their Wire chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of “good design for all” drove their molded fiberglass chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful La Chaise. In 1956 the Eames lounge chair and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense.

Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.

The collection of original Eames furniture on 1stDibs includes chairs, tables, case pieces and other items.

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Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
"DKR-2" Set of 4 Wire Chairs 'Bikini' by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 "model DKR-2" chairs were designed in the 1950s by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller and produced by Vitra. In 1951, Charles and Ray Eames met the challenge of making a...
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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Chrome

Eames Alu Group EA124 & EA125 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool is one of the greatest furniture designs of the 20th century. Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair and footstool in 1958 for ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Herman Miller, United States, 1957
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames lounge chair with ottoman, designed by the iconic duo Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This timeless icon has been carefully restored to its first-generation glory, born March 5, 1957, in the United States. It features the signature 5-ply plywood construction, down-filled cushions, and coveted Rio walnut veneer sourced from the highly sought-after Dalbergia nigra in Brazil, renowned as the most valuable wood in the world. This particular chair was directly acquired in Saint-Louis, Missouri, USA. The restoration process of the veneer included stripping, bleaching, washing, scraping, sanding, and multi-layered oiling. A tension test was conducted on the shock mounts, which proved to be very stable. The rubber components of the vertical supports were replaced. All leather parts were washed, recolored, and nourished. The down filling was fluffed, tufting was reattached, and 2 back panels with zippers were replaced. All hardware underwent electrolytic cleaning and steaming, and the threads of the hardware were purified. All exposed aluminum parts were manually polished, and the bush in sintered bronze was replaced. The result is a breathtaking revival of the Eames lounge chair, with every detail lovingly restored to its original splendor. The Eames lounge chair made its debut on March 14, 1956, on the renowned NBC program 'Home,' hosted by Arlene Francis. Notably, it was the first piece of furniture ever launched on national television and remains the only one to have stayed in continuous production to this day. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, along with their close friend, the renowned film director Billy Wilder, the chair was envisioned with Wilder in mind. Interestingly, upon its initial presentation to Wilder, he simply fell asleep in the chair. Charles Eames consistently described his vision for the chair as wanting to impart the receptive appearance of a well-used baseball...
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1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Brown 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 heig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Brown Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 po...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), Circa 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat and back. The wide variety of wood available adds to the versatility and beauty of...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Padded Fiberglass Teal Swivel Office Chair This swivel office chair measures: 25.5 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 high, with a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"' Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design classic nearly 55 years later. The molded fiberglass chairs are the result of Charles and Ray’s 6 years of experimenting with molded plywood to create a single shell form. Unable to successfully create the single shell with molded plywood at the time, Charles & Ray saw an opportunity to fulfill their vision using a new material: fiberglass. Charles Eames famously said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” The Molded Shell Chairs...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

Aluminium chair by Charles and Ray Eames, set of 2 chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Porto, PT
EA 116 chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, in the late 50s. Blach steel teggs and grey leather upholstery. Functional , strong and elegant. A set of 2 chairs
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller in the United States. It is a true masterpiece of design. Its iconic deep brown plywooden s...
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20th Century American Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Leather, Wood

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow 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 hei...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair Fiberglass in good condition and structurally sound. Some slight discoloration but overall above average vintage condition. Add...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment color . The satin black base is constructed in metal rods with birch wood runners giv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple 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 hei...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Early LCW Lounge Chair in Birch by Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Vorst, BE
An early LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Birch. Produced by Herman Miller between 1952 and 1958 (the production of the LCW has been stopped in 1958 until its re-introduction in 1994). ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood, Birch

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Original Vintage Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Iron

Original 1960's Herman Miller Charles & Ray Eames Bikini Wire Chairs set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4 Herman Miller "Bikini" chairs in factory white with aluminum bases and dark green vinyl cover. Circa early 1960's. Well loved and cared for. One has been reweld repaired and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Iron

Eames Mid Century Soft Pad Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames mid-century soft pad chair. The chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches and arm height of 25.25 inches...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal, Chrome

La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaurant, La Fonda Del Sol. Some collectors call these “La Fonda” chairs after the restaurant where they were first installed. Because Girard wanted chairs with seat backs no higher than dining table tops, Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames La Fonda Arm Chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Set of Six Wire Chairs with Dowel Legs and Bikini Pad by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
Charles and Ray Eames designed their classic wire dining chairs for Herman Miller in 1951. This early set of six chairs features black powder-coated wire frames on wooden dowel legs ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Eames Elephant Hide Gray Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four beautiful elephant hide gray fiberglass dining chairs with satin black metal H bases having nylon feet to protect your floors . Designed by the iconic Mid Century team ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple 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 hei...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames Evans Red Aniline Dye LCW Lounge Chairs - Matched Pair
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular matched set of red aniline dye LCW lounge chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Evans Product Company (before Herman Miller production). Aniline-...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

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 Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Two-Seat Tandem Sling Airport Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this chair is iconi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, ppg. 248-249 Pro...
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Walnut

Deep purple Authentic Charles Ray Eames Armchairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid century modern soft Pad Management Lounge chairs from the Aluminium Group Collection designed by CHARLES &RAY EAMES and made by HERMAN MILLER . Dark purple fabric with al...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fabric

Eames Time Life Chair in Navy Blue Burlap for Herman Miller, 1978 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life swivel chair for Herman Miller in rarely seen original navy blue burlap upholstery from the now defunct Trojan Nuclear Plant in Oregon, USA. Chair swivels and...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller- 60s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Padova, IT
True icons of twentieth century design, the seats of the Aluminum Group series were designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s and were first created in 1958, defining what is still the standard for meeting chairs today. A clean and visible structure, which combines the stability and lightness of aluminum with the comfort of a covering - in leather, fabric or mesh - which, being kept taut only by fixing to the sides, becomes an integral part of the joint. Herman Miller, Inc. based in Zeeland (Michigan), is an American office furniture and furnishings company. Some products that have entered the history of industrial design are the Equa chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames Aluminum Group management chair in leather for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eames Aluminum Group management chair for Herman Miller. I believe the color is Espresso or Slate (very dark grey/brown, almost black) Vicenza leather with a polished aluminum base o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Custom Blue Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A restored vintage signed and authentic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman in rose wood with custom new blue leather cushions with smooth and comfortable finish. The wood i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Black Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 po...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

EC-127 Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These original EC-127 padded DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller chairs have been given new life by a master upholsterer. Wrapped in a burgundy mohair, and finished with a black le...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Oak and Leather, 1980s
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Leather, Wood

La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaurant, La Fonda Del Sol. Some collectors call these “La Fonda” chairs after the restaurant where they were first installed. Because Girard wanted chairs with seat backs no higher than dining table tops, Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames La Fonda Arm Chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Steel

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 po...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

1970s Billy Wilder Eames Chaise w/ New Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a circa 1970s Eames ES106 chaise lounge chairs, also known as the Billy Wilder chaise (the chair was designed for the famous film director). It was designed by Ray and Charle...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Eames Original 1960's Time Life Walnut Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stool. Original 60's Version with beautiful Color and Patina. Bought from the original owners, stool is in great shape! Last photo shows it with a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Walnut

Red Leather Eames EA208 Soft Pad Swivel Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are very nice leather examples of this model of Eames soft pad office chairs, they cost a small fortune new, and these look and feel nicer ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames Herman Miller Molded Shell Bar Stool Chair Kelly Green
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production Herman Miller Eames molded side shell chair with bar stool base. This example has not been used in a home or office...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller / Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Black Leather Executive Desk Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray 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 and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Original Mid Century Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Labelled
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Original Iconic Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Branding Under Chair Used for a desk or study, office chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglass LAR Armchair Cat´s Cradle 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Eames lounge chair "LAR Armchair" Fiberglass seat shell with seat cushion and Hopsak cover, 1970s, design Charles & Ray Eames, manufacturer Herman Miller, "Cat's Cradle" base chrom...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Fiberglass

Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Zohor, SK
Original 1960s orange fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarse candy orange color has its original finish with the distinct thread textu...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Metal

Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood DCW dining chair or side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s. 16.6” seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

Charles and Ray Eames, Time Life Stool, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A turned walnut "Time Life" stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Walnut

Charles & Ray Eames EA217 Office Chair in Chrome and Black leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful office chair EA217 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 and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames EA208 Dining or Conference Chair in Black leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful dining or conference chair EA208 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is guaran...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum, Chrome

Two Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DCW chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two Herman Miller DCW ( dining chair wood ) chairs . From the Charles and Ray Eames office design studio . Both chairs are Walnut finish . They are priced individually . Estate fresh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Plywood

Herman Miller DAT Executive armchair Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Herman Miller DAT fibre plastic armchair on office base, Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948. Off-white fibre plastic armshell, DAT shivel base equipped with tilt function, hei...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Set of Six Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Stacking DSS Chairs in Tweed Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Upholstery, Fiberglass

Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair ES105 in Forest Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
A newly restored Eames timelife Lobby chair, model ES105, reupholstered in Forest Green Aniline Leather. Priced Individually, we currently have 2. Eames Timelife Lobby chair is the ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Seating

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Aluminum

Charles And Ray Eames seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles and Ray Eames seating 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 and Ray Eames seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 607 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Charles and Ray Eames were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, and Edward Wormley. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $230 and can go as high as $50,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,499.
Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Charles 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, 2022
    Charles 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 s​ome 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, 2022
    For 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, 2022
    Rosewood 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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