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Are Charles Eames chairs comfortable?
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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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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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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
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Eames Rosewood Screen/Room Divider FSW-6 1996 edition
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
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Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas La Fonda Chair 1970s
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Located in Münster, DE
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Fiberglass seat shell with full upholstery, 1970s, design Charles & Ray Eames, manufacturer Herman Miller,
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Charles & Ray Eames EA219 Office Chair in Chrome and Aubergine leather, Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles 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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Maharam Pillow, Small Dot Pattern by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
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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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Maharam Covered Stool by Scholten & Baijings
By Maharam, Charles and Ray Eames, Scholten & Baijings
Located in New York, NY
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Small Dot Pattern by Charles and Ray Eames, 1947
105 Charcoal
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Midcentury Soft Pad Chair White Leather Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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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