Born in 1907, Charles Eames developed an interest in engineering and architecture, which he studied at Washington University.

In 1929, while traveling in Europe, he was influenced by the Modernist Movement through the works of Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Gropius. In 1938 Eames began studying at Cranbrook Academy of Art, sponsored by Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen.

There he met his future wife, Ray Kaiser. Ray assisted Eames and Saarinen’s son Eero on projects for ‘The Organic Design in Home Furnishings’ competition at New York Museum of Modern Art, held in 1940, where they won the two more...

Ray and Charles Eames were a husband-and-wife team of designers who made a significant impact on the world of furniture and industrial design in the mid-20th century. They were both born in the early 1900s in the United States, and they met while studying at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan.

After finishing their studies, Ray and Charles Eames started a design studio in Los Angeles, California, where they began to experiment with new materials and techniques for furniture design. Their approach was based on a desire to create furniture that was both functional and aesthetically more...

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A Charles and Ray Eames Director's/Architect's high stool with…

A Charles and Ray Eames Director's/Architect's high stool with swivel base, 1971, USA. Model Ec 118, manufactured by Herman Miller. With purple upholstery. Height 103.5 cm, width 64 cm, depth 69 cm

A Charles & Ray Eames stool, and two in the style of, American,…

A Charles & Ray Eames stool, and two in the style of, American, circa 2000's, Solid walnut, other stools veneered and lacquered timber, Walnut stool 33 cm high, 32 cm wide

EA178 loose cushion armchairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames…

Eames Swivel Armchair with Fibreglass Shell and Aluminium Base

EA178 loose cushion armchairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c.1970 US, moulded white fibreglass shell seat on, aluminium swivel base, (missing cushions), height 81 cm, width 62 cm, depth 56 cm

A rare Eames Lcm for Herman Miller, 1953, Michigan, USA. Made…

Rare Eames Lcm Black Ash Chair

A rare Eames Lcm for Herman Miller, 1953, Michigan, USA. Made from black ash. Lcm stamp to underside of seat. With socket feet. Height 68 cm, width 56 cm, depth 68 cm

An Eames second Generation fibreglass Armshell, USA. Designed…

Eames Fibreglass Armshell Chair

An Eames second Generation fibreglass Armshell, USA. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This second generation (1954-1955) was made at the Zenith factory in Gardena, California, and also at the Eames office in Santa Monica. Featuring straight edge (rope…

An Eames second Generation fibreglass Armshell, USA. Designed…

Eames Fibreglass Armshell, 2nd Gen

An Eames second Generation fibreglass Armshell, USA. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This second generation (1954-1955) was made at the Zenith factory in Gardena, California, and also at the Eames office in Santa Monica. Featuring straight edge (rope…

Eames replica armchair and foot stool, chrome and black leather,…

Eames Replica Armchair and Foot Stool with Label

Eames replica armchair and foot stool, chrome and black leather, bearing label 'Charles Eames, the Authorized original Vitra', the armchair 99 cm high, 65 cm across the arms

An Eames style Hang it All, height 38 cm, width 50 cm, depth 16…

Eames Hang it All: 38x50x16cm

An Eames style Hang it All, height 38 cm, width 50 cm, depth 16 cm

Sori Yanagi 'Butterfly' stool for Vitra, the iconic butterfly…

Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool: Iconic East-West Fusion

Sori Yanagi 'Butterfly' stool for Vitra, the iconic butterfly stool by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi is a classic piece of furniture that uniquely combines Eastern forms with the plywood moulding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. United…

Charles Eames vintage armchair sold by Featherston interiors,…

Vintage Eames Armchair from Featherston Interiors, Melbourne (1960)

Charles Eames vintage armchair sold by Featherston interiors, Melbourne, circa 1960

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988),…

Eames Hang-It-All Coat Rack

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Hang-It-All coat rack, designed 1953, manufactured by Herman Miller, powder coated steel, length 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988),…

Eames Hang-It-All Coat Rack

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Hang-It-All coat rack, designed 1953, manufactured by Herman Miller, powder coated steel, retains manufacturer's labels, length 50 cm

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), 'La…

Eames 'La Chaise' by Vitra

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), 'La Chaise', designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, retains…

A collection of design and Architecture books, Titles include,…

Design and Architecture Books Collection

A collection of design and Architecture books, Titles include, design by Anthony Bertram. Soft back. 1938. Published by penguin books, modern Architecture by J. M. Richards. Softback. 1948. Published by penguin books, the Cathedral builders by Jean Gimpel…

Charles & Ray Eames screen, moulded ply with fabric joins,…

Eames Plywood Screen with Fabric Joins

Charles & Ray Eames screen, moulded ply with fabric joins, United States of America, designed 1950s, 122 cm high, 144 cm wide

A Tandem Seating bench by Charles and Ray Eames, designed for…

Eames Tandem Seating Bench with Leather Upholstery

A Tandem Seating bench by Charles and Ray Eames, designed for Herman Miller c.1950. Moulded plastic shell seating with high quality tan leather upholstery, raised on steel base. In excellent vintage condition, height 80 cm, width 165 cm, depth 50 cm

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988),…

Eames Coat Rack by Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Hang-It-All' coat rack, designed 1953, manufactured by Herman Miller, powder coated steel, accompanied by manufacturer's certificate, length 50 cm.

An Eames style wall mount coat rack, steel tubing manipulated…

Eames-Style Wall Mount Coat Rack with Wooden Baubles

An Eames style wall mount coat rack, steel tubing manipulated into a W form with lacquered wooden baubles as coat holders, height 20 cm, width 54 cm

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988)…

Eames Folding Screen in Walnut Finish

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988) folding screen, designed 1946 plywood with walnut finish

Lounge & footrest in the manner of Ray & Charles Eames,…

Rosewood Lounge Chair with Black Leather Upholstery

Lounge & footrest in the manner of Ray & Charles Eames, rosewood frame with black leather upholstery, height 84 cm

Charles & Ray Eames 'RAR' rocker for Herman Miller, green…

Eames RAR Rocker Chair

Charles & Ray Eames 'RAR' rocker for Herman Miller, green moulded plastic, metal and wood, United States of America, c 2000s, 68 cm high, 63 cm wide, 68 cm deep

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988) 'La…

Organic-shaped 'La Chaise' by Eames for Vitra

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988) 'La Chaise', designed 1948 manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, retains…

Framed Charles & Ray Eames Foundation print

Eames Foundation Framed Print

Framed Charles & Ray Eames Foundation print

Charles & Ray Eames desk for Herman Miller; coloured…

Eames Desk for Herman Miller, USA, c. 2000s

Charles & Ray Eames desk for Herman Miller; coloured laminate metal and wood; (stamped); United States of America; c 2000s

Charles & Ray Eames 'Rar' rocker for Herman Miller; green…

Green Eames RAR Rocker for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames 'Rar' rocker for Herman Miller; green moulded plastic, metal and wood; United States of America; c 2000s; 68 cm high, 63 cm wide, 68 cm deep

Charles & Ray Eames stool, curved, solid walnut, America,…

Eames Walnut Stool, 1953 Design, 39cm High

Charles & Ray Eames stool, curved, solid walnut, America, designed 1953, 39 cm high, 33 cm deep

Charles & Ray Eames limited Anniversary edition elephant for…

Limited Edition Eames Elephant for Vitra

Charles & Ray Eames limited Anniversary edition elephant for Vitra, natural plywood, stamped Eames 954 of 1000, Germany, designed 1954

Charles & Ray Eames 'Compact' sofa for Herman Miller, striped…

Eames Striped Wool Sofa for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames 'Compact' sofa for Herman Miller, striped wool fabric on polished aluminium base, America, designed 1954, 88 cm high, 184 cm wide, 76 cm deep

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La…

Eames La Chaise by Vitra - 1948 Design Classic

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La Chaise', designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, with decal…

Charles & Ray Eames stool for Herman Miller carved walnut…

Eames Walnut Stool for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames stool for Herman Miller carved walnut America, designed 1960, 38 cm high, 32 cm deep

Two Charles & Ray Eames 'Hang It All' racks for Vitra plastic…

Vitra Hang It All: Colorful Sphere Racks by Eames

Two Charles & Ray Eames 'Hang It All' racks for Vitra plastic spheres, green and red tones. America, designed 1953, 39 cm high, 51 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Charles & Ray Eames 'Hang It All' coat rack for Vitra coloured…

Eames Coat Rack with Colorful Spheres

Charles & Ray Eames 'Hang It All' coat rack for Vitra coloured spheres white metal America, designed 1953

An Eames style leather supported ottoman

Leather Eames Ottoman

An Eames style leather supported ottoman

Charles and Ray Eames storage unit, oak and metal frame with…

Eames Oak Storage Unit with Metal Frame

Charles and Ray Eames storage unit, oak and metal frame with sectional shelving, America, c. 1960s, 175 cm high, 157 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Charles & Ray Eames rocker for Herman Miller, Fibreglass, metal…

Eames Rocker for Herman Miller, 1950s

Charles & Ray Eames rocker for Herman Miller, Fibreglass, metal and wood, America, c 1950s

Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La…

Eames' La Chaise: Organic and Sculptural Design

Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La chaise', designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, with decal…

Charles & Ray Eames. Desk unit. Zinc coated steel, plywood.…

Eames Desk Unit by Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames. Desk unit. Zinc coated steel, plywood. Manufactured by Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, walnut time life stool,…

Eames Walnut Time Life Stool with COA

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, walnut time life stool, shape c., complete with certificate of authenticity.

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, moulded folding six…

Moulded Cherry Wood Folding Screen by Eames for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, moulded folding six panel cherry wood screen. Height 173 cm

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988),…

Eames Time-Life Stool

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Time-Life Stool, designed 1960, manufactured by Herman Miller, walnut, height 38 cm

Eames chaise longue cast aluminium & black leather c2000,…

Restored Eames Chaise Longue with Cast Aluminium and Leather

Eames chaise longue cast aluminium & black leather c2000, originally designed in 1967 for Billy Wilder (frame restored)

An Eames armchair and ottoman. Purchased Switzerland 1964-65.

Swiss Eames Armchair and Ottoman, 1960s

An Eames armchair and ottoman. Purchased Switzerland 1964-65.

An Eames armchair and ottoman with Herman Miller logo.…

Vintage Eames Armchair and Ottoman with Herman Miller Logo

An Eames armchair and ottoman with Herman Miller logo. Purchased Switzerland 1964-65.

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988).…

Teal Upholstered Aluminium Armchair

Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988). Aluminium group armchair cast aluminium and enamelled steel, teal upholstered channel seat

A Charles and Ray Eames E5106 chaise. C. 1968 America.…

Eames E5106 Chaise in Black Leather and Metal Base

A Charles and Ray Eames E5106 chaise. C. 1968 America. Manufactured by Herman Miller black leather on metal base. 73 cm high, 193 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Time Life stool in…

Eames Time Life Stool in Walnut, Shape C

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Time Life stool in walnut, shape C

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Time life stool in…

Eames Walnut Time Life Stool - Shape B

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Time life stool in walnut, shape B

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American,…

Green Leather Soft Pad Armchairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), two soft pad armchairs manufactured by Herman Miller, green leather upholstery (2). Height 80.5 cm. Width 64 cm. Depth 61.5 cm

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American,…

Eames Soft Pad Armchairs in Green Leather (2)

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), two soft pad armchairs manufactured by Herman Miller, green leather upholstery (2). Height 80.5 cm. Width 64 cm. Depth 61.5 cm

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American,…

Green Leather Soft Pad Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), soft pad armchair manufactured by Herman Miller, green leather upholstery. Height 80.5 cm. Width 64 cm. Depth 61.5 cm

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American,…

Green Leather Soft Pad Armchair by Eames for Herman Miller

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), soft pad armchair manufactured by Herman Miller, green leather upholstery. Height 80.5 cm. Width 64 cm. Depth 61.5 cm

A George III pedestal urn form pepperette, classic campana…

Georgian Pepperette Urn by Eames & Barnard (1811)

A George III pedestal urn form pepperette, classic campana shape, baluster finial, gadroon rim, panelled lower body. London 1811 by Rebecca Eames & Edward Barnard. Weight 79gms.

Charles and Ray Eames, Time life stool, shape c. Height 39 cm

Eames Time Life Stool

Charles and Ray Eames, Time life stool, shape c. Height 39 cm

After Charles and Ray Eames, lounge (670) and ottoman (671)…

Eames Lounge and Ottoman Set

After Charles and Ray Eames, lounge (670) and ottoman (671) moulded plywood, walnut veneer and white leather. Height 91 cm, width 72 cm, depth 80 cm

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American,…

Eames La Chaise Fibreglass Chair

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), La chaise, designed 1948 manufactured by Vitra AG, Basel, Switzerland, moulded white fibreglass, chrome legs supported on oak base. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American,…

Eames Soft Pad Armchair

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), soft pad armchair, designed 1958 cast aluminium and enamelled steel frame, black leather upholstery, on four prong swivel base (A/F). Height 86 cm, width 55 cm, depth 50 m

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American,…

Aluminium Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), aluminium group armchair cast aluminium and enamelled steel, teal upholstered channel seat. Height 76 cm, width 77 cm, depth 49 cm. Literature: Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames: Eames design:…

Charles and Ray Eames (both American, 1907-1978, 1912-1988)…

Eames Dax Armchairs by Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames (both American, 1907-1978, 1912-1988) pair of Dax armchairs, for Herman Miller, design introduced 1952, metal, moulded fibreglass and black vinyl

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) rocker, for Modernica,…

Yellow Eames Rocker by Modernica, 1948 Design

Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) rocker, for Modernica, design introduced 1948, yellow plastic shell on wire and wooden base, stamped?

A Charles & Ray Eames moulded Ash folding screen. Height 174 cm

Eames Ash Folding Screen - 174 cm Height

A Charles & Ray Eames moulded Ash folding screen. Height 174 cm

A Charles & Ray Eames Time-life black walnut 'C' stool. Height…

Eames Black Walnut 'C' Stool

A Charles & Ray Eames Time-life black walnut 'C' stool. Height 38.5 cm. Depth 32.5 cm

A Charles & Ray Eames Time-life black walnut 'B' stool. Height…

Eames Black Walnut 'B' Stool - Time-Life Design

A Charles & Ray Eames Time-life black walnut 'B' stool. Height 38.5 cm. Depth 32.5 cm

A Charles & Ray Eames Time-life black walnut 'A' stool. Height…

Eames Black Walnut 'A' Stool - Time-Life Collection

A Charles & Ray Eames Time-life black walnut 'A' stool. Height 38.5 cm. Depth 32.5 cm

A Charles & Ray Eames moulded cherrywood folding screen. Height…

Cherrywood Folding Screen by Charles & Ray Eames

A Charles & Ray Eames moulded cherrywood folding screen. Height 174 cm

A World War II Charles & Ray Eames plywood leg Splint by Evans…

WWII Eames Plywood Leg Splint by Evans Products

A World War II Charles & Ray Eames plywood leg Splint by Evans Products. Length 107 cm

A pair of Charles & Ray Eames LAX armchairs by Herman Miller

Eames LAX Armchairs by Herman Miller

A pair of Charles & Ray Eames LAX armchairs by Herman Miller

Eames style armchair and ottoman, rosewood veneered with black…

Rosewood Armchair and Ottoman with Black Leather Upholstery

Eames style armchair and ottoman, rosewood veneered with black leather upholstery

A Herman Miller Eames aluminium Groupchair model EA337, on…

Adjustable Swivel Chair: Herman Miller Eames EA337

A Herman Miller Eames aluminium Groupchair model EA337, on castors swivel, tilt and height adjustable

Two Eames DAX armchairs by Herman Miller small tear to a seam

Eames DAX Armchairs with Small Seam Tear

Two Eames DAX armchairs by Herman Miller small tear to a seam

Charles Eames (1907-1978), Ray Eames (1912-1988), a soft pad…

Eames Soft Pad Armchair by Herman Miller

Charles Eames (1907-1978), Ray Eames (1912-1988), a soft pad armchair manufactured by Herman Miller aluminium, leather stamp to base