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What are Charles and Ray Eames famous for?
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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.
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Eames Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Green Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Decatur, GA
Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen in original British Racing Green leather.
In very good, all original condition. The green ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set 4 Early Charles Eames D C W's (dining chairs wood) restored in cowhide
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful set 4 DCW (dining chairs wood ) designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, 2 chairs in walnut manufactured by Herman Miller,, 2 chairs in oak manufactured by Evans late 1940s ( ea...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Cowhide
'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic early production collectors example, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally int...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400 Sale Price
22% Off
'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally introduced in 1969. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,300 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An icon of American modernism and one of the most refined seating designs of the 20th century, this is the celebrated Eames Three-Seat Sofa designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herm...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$10,925 Sale Price
24% Off


