Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
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Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Eameses were lovers of folk craft who had a genius for making highly original chairs, tables, case pieces and other furniture using traditional materials and forms.
As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism.
Charles Eames (1907–78) studied architecture and industrial design. Ray Eames (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser, 1912–88) was an artist, who studied under the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (the legendary institution where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year.
His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the “Kazam!” machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — vintage Eames splints are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures.
The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946. Some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the Eames chair, the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel.
The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions.
Their Wire chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of “good design for all” drove their molded fiberglass chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful La Chaise. In 1956 the Eames lounge chair and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense.
Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.
The original Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes chairs, tables, case pieces and other items.
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Creator: Charles and Ray Eames
Herman Miller Eames Conference or Dining Table in Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Charles and Ray Eames segmented base table for Herman Miller.
10 foot continuous length top.
Incredible rosewood color and grain throughout.
Polished...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Restored Rosewood Conference Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the early 1960s for Herman Miller, the producer of all Eames designs at the time. It was not widely produced at the time, and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Cherry
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Eames for Herman Miller racetrack oval conference or dining table with a black universal segmented base and cherry wood veneer top with blac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller 650 Eames Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller Eames dining table. Model 650, executed in white Formica durable top with black banding and cast aluminum base. All glides present. Bas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Large Circular Brazilian Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare large custom Eames dining table by Herman Miller. Lustrous circular Brazilian rosewood surface atop cast aluminum legs. Incredible color and grain pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Table Post Modern Look
By Ettore Sottsass, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A post modern take on a classic design. Eames Aluminum group dining or conference table with an 80's take. Stunning cork laminate top with almond edge banding makes this table very d...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Dining Bistro Table, USA, circa 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Eames office dining, bistro, side, or end table. Rendered in durable white laminate wood top with a two tone aluminum and white powder coated base. This table has an ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 48" Pedestal Table / Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic functionality of American Mid-Century Modern design with this classic pedestal table designed by the legendary Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Developed for their ti...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Conference Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Charles and Ray Eames designer for Herman Miller Aluminium Group. Executed by Vitra.
Conference table featuring a large oval top, set on a sturdy aluminium base.
Label on the underside.
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1660s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
Vintage Dinette Table on a Chrome Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
This table has a white laminate top
Aluminum base with gliders
Circa 1975
Made In USA
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Walnut Segmented Base Racetrack Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Eight foot long walnut dining / conference table designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller. Stamped "64128" and signed with the " double ring black metal" E...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Herman Miller Round Table Universal Base Wood Grain Laminate Top
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Renowned Eames Herman Miller round table with the universal base and a wood grain laminate top with off white edge trim, black painted shaft, and polished aluminum base. Wonderful vintage condition with no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see photos, circa 1960s-1970s.
A prestigious Mid-Century Modern design by the well-known husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames: “The Universal Base Table. With a typical focus on beauty and utility in design, the Eames Round Table is as graceful, versatile and remains as relevant as it was back in the 1960s. The Eames Universal...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1980s Herman Miller Eames Oval Segmented ET151 Conference Table 42 x 72
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Segmented Conference Dining Table, Model ET151, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. These pieces date to the 1980s. The listed price incl...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group Tables Contract Base Black & White
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group 4 Prong Contract Base White Laminate Top Table
Handsome vintage Eames for Herman Miller mid-century modern Aluminum Group 4 prong chro...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Aluminum Group Dining Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized medium ebony toned dining table with satin black edge having black pedestals attached to cast aluminum star bases with adjustable foot pads. Retains the labels designed ...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller "Base Contract" Dining Table , 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful dining table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
The table has a 5-spoke base made of polished cast aluminum with rubber feet and a Carrara marble top.
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
MCM Eames for Herman Miller Segmented Taupe Base Table Rectangular Top
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Eames for Herman Miller segmented base table with taupe base and table edge, rectangular natural oak wood veneer top, and aluminum spi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Laminate #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Eames for Herman Miller racetrack oval conference or dining table with a black universal segmented base and a light blonde laminate top wi...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak 60" Round Top Tables Black Universal Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller 60” round tables comprised of light natural oak wood veneer tops, black universal bases, an...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 42" Pedestal Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the iconic functionality of American Mid-Century Modern design with this classic pedestal table designed by the legendary Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Develope...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak Round Universal Base Table w/ Gromet Hole
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller 60” round tables comprised of light natural oak wood veneer tops, black universal bases, an...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Eames Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A piece of the Eames should not be missing at home or office, and this is a good piece as for a desk as for a dining room, the top is in a good condition as well as the aluminum, it ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Standing Height Herman Miller Eames Contract Base Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced 2010 and never used for the facility. In pristine condition with a few scuffs to feet and otherwise flawless. 36" wide 29" tall with matching black adjustable feet. Cherry laminate, rubber edge and black painted contract base...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
1990s Herman Miller Eames Segmented Conference / Dining Table 36 x 60 ET149
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Segmented Conference Dining Table, Model ET149, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. These pieces date to the 1990s. The listed price incl...
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Early 2000s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Eames Aluminum Group 42" Oak Laminate Table
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the iconic functionality of American Mid-Century Modern design with this classic pedestal table designed by the legendary Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Develope...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dining Table Contract Base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early dining table with contract base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
The table has an aluminum contract base and white formica table top framed with rubber ed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
2011 Herman Miller Eames Contract Dining Table 42 inch Round Faux Oak 3x Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Contract Base Table Range. Originally designed in 1964 by Ray and Charles Eames, this particular example was produced by Herman Mi...
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2010s American Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large VITRA Dining Table with Travertine Stone top, design Charles & Ray EAMES
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Full chrome-plated 'Segmented Table' base by Ray and Charles Eames (64100 series) with a round stone top made of matt 'Rosso Persiano' Travertine. The base retains the original Vitra...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
1971 Herman Miller Eames Universal 42 in Square Dining Table with Laminate Top
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Universal Dining Table, Model ET206, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1971. ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Dining Table DTW-1
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early rectangular dining table in maple bent plywood designed by Ray and Charles Eames and produced by Evans Plywood Division for Herman Miller. Dubbed the DTW-1 (“Dining Table ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Plywood, Maple
1954 Eames Herman Miller DTW 4 Dining Table White Laminate Top & Cross Brace
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and early Eames for Herman Miller square DTW-4 dining table with circular wood dowel legs. This example was produce...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Charles And Ray Eames dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Charles and Ray Eames dining room tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles and Ray Eames dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables by Charles and Ray Eames were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room tables by Henredon, Charles Eames, and Drexel. Prices for Charles and Ray Eames dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $8,999, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,995.
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Questions About Charles and Ray Eames Dining Room Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rosewood was the favorite wood of famed American designers Charles and Ray Eames. Rosewood made its way into some of the duo’s most celebrated designs, including the iconic Eames lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of genuine Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Charles and Ray Eames have been recognized as the 20th century’s most influential designers and are best known for their highly recognizable chairs. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are an iconic duo in modern-styled furniture, and some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For Charles and Ray Eames’ chairs designed for Herman Miller, molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent and welded wire mesh, and cast aluminum were used in production. You can shop a collection of Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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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