Eames
Also called Charles and Ray Eames, Eames for Herman Miller, Herman Miller Eames, Charles Eames
Mid-century modern furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced primarily by Herman Miller since the late 1940s.
Charles and Ray Eames were the husband-and-wife design duo whose groundbreaking work defined post-war American modernism. Starting in the late 1940s, their furniture was manufactured by Herman Miller in Zeeland, Michigan, alongside licensed European production by Vitra. They revolutionized seating through molded plywood chairs, molded fiberglass shells, the Aluminum Group series, and the 1956 Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman.
Authentic pieces carry distinct makers' marks on their undersides, such as foil Herman Miller labels, round metal medallions, molded shell logos, or black patent stickers. Signature construction hallmarks include multi-ply molded wood shells, heavy-duty rubber shock mounts joining frame components, and die-cast aluminum bases.
Because the Eameses engineered furniture for rigorous daily use, pre-owned pieces hold up exceptionally well over decades. Solid die-cast metal, pressure-molded hardwoods, and industrial shock mounts preserve structural stability, while aging leather and wood veneers acquire a warm patina that adds character.