{"title":"Vintage Charles \u0026 Ray Eames Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles and Ray Eames are the defining voices of mid-century modern American design. Working with Herman Miller from the late 1940s through the 1970s, they produced some of the most iconic furniture of the 20th century — pieces that balanced advanced manufacturing techniques with genuine warmth and comfort. The \u003cstrong\u003eEames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (670\/671)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEames Molded Plastic Chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEames Aluminum Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eEames Shell Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e family are perennial collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this collection is an authentic vintage example produced during the Eames studio's active years with Herman Miller. We authenticate each piece by examining shell molding quality, base construction, Herman Miller labels, and production details that distinguish genuine vintage examples from later reissues. Read our complete \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/charles-ray-eames-furniture-collectors-guide\"\u003eCharles \u0026amp; Ray Eames Furniture Collector's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for identification tips and model history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eames partnership with Herman Miller overlapped with other great design relationships of the era. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-eero-saarinen-furniture\"\u003eVintage Eero Saarinen Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e for the iconic Tulip Chair and Womb Chair, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-harry-bertoia-furniture\"\u003eVintage Harry Bertoia Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e for sculptural wire designs produced by Knoll. All pieces ship nationwide with white-glove delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Models 670 and 671) is a luxurious lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. It features a molded plywood shell with leather upholstery and a rotating aluminum base. It remains one of the most iconic pieces of 20th century furniture design.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are Eames Shell Chairs?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Eames Shell Chairs are a family of molded plastic chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller beginning in 1948. The DAW (with wood base), DAR (with rod base), and DAX (with X-base) are the most common variants. Original vintage examples used fiberglass-reinforced plastic shells, while later reissues use polypropylene.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I identify authentic vintage Eames furniture?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Authentic vintage Eames pieces should have Herman Miller labels. Early shell chairs (1950s-1980s) used fiberglass shells with a distinctive texture. Lounge chairs should have plywood shells with specific label formats. Look for the Zenith Plastics manufacturer markings on very early shells, period-correct base styles, and correct metal finishes.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between Herman Miller and Vitra Eames furniture?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Herman Miller produces Eames furniture under license for North America, while Vitra produces it for Europe and Asia. Both are authorized manufacturers of original Eames designs. Vintage pieces (pre-1990s) were produced exclusively by Herman Miller in the US.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Eames Aluminum Group?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Eames Aluminum Group is a collection of chairs and sofas designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. The collection features a sling-style seat suspended between aluminum side rails, available in management, executive, and lounge heights. It was originally designed for the homes of executives and remains in production.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/modcitymad.com\/collections\/vintage-charles-ray-eames-furniture.oembed","provider":"MOD CITY MADNESS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}