Charles Eames, Eames Lounge Chair

Charles Eames

American · 1907–1978 · Printmaker

Charles Ormond Eames Jr. was an American designer, architect and filmmaker. In professional partnership with his wife Ray-Bernice Kaiser Eames, he made groundbreaking… (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Charles Eames, Windy Monday, 1930, oil on panelWindy MondayWright · $20,320≈ £15,142≈ €17,968Sign up to see
  2. Charles Eames, DCMs, set of six, 1958, rosewood plywood, metalDCMs, set of sixWright · $7,475≈ £5,400≈ €8,800Sign up to see
  3. Charles Eames, SIX 'DCW' CHAIRS, DESIGNED 1945, 1945, plywoodSIX 'DCW' CHAIRS, DESIGNED 1945Lyon & Turnbull · £4,536≈ $5,953≈ €5,154Sign up to see

Charles Eames’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 68 auction results for Charles Eames between 2001 and 2026, of which 64 sold (94%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $100Sign up free to see to $20.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $20.3kSign up free to see for Windy Monday at Wright in May 2025. Most results come from Clarke Auction Gallery (20), Wright (12) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (8).

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  1. Charles Eames, for Evans, Set of Four DCW Chairs, 1947, bent plywood
    for Evans, Set of Four DCW Chairs, 1947
    bent plywood
    29 x 19 1/2 x 20 1/2 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 384
    $2,375≈ £1,758≈ €2,071Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  2. Charles Eames, Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman, upholstery as / is
    Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman
    upholstery as / is
    chair: 31" x 33" x 33" & Ottoman 16" x 25" x 21"
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 372
    $1,700≈ £1,262≈ €1,460HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Charles Eames, for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Arm Chairs 1957, Depth 22 2 PCS, 1957
    for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Arm Chairs 1957, Depth 22 2 PCS, 1957
    H 31.25" W 24.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1076
    $450≈ £337≈ €384HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. Charles Eames, Three works, unique Polaroid SX-70 print
    Three works
    Photograph
    3⅛ h x 3⅛ w in (8 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 195
    $1,016≈ £759≈ €867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Charles Eames, for Herman Miller: Time-Life Executive Chair, 1964, dark brown leather
    for Herman Miller: Time-Life Executive Chair, 1964
    dark brown leather
    38 x 26 1/2 x 24 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 650
    $1,125≈ £840≈ €960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  6. Charles Eames, for Herman Miller (American, 1907-1978) Rosewood Veneer, Aluminum, and Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman, 1970s, 2 PCS, 1970s
    $5,000≈ £3,797≈ €4,293HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  7. Charles Eames, SIX 'DCW' CHAIRS, DESIGNED 1945, 1945, plywood
    SIX 'DCW' CHAIRS, DESIGNED 1945, 1945
    plywood
    72.5cm high, 49cm wide, 52.5cm deep (28 ½in high, 19 ¼in wide, 20 ¾in deep) (6)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 200
    £4,536≈ $5,953≈ €5,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Charles Eames, LA CHAISE, DESIGNED 1948, 1948, chrome-plated steel
    LA CHAISE, DESIGNED 1948, 1948
    chrome-plated steel
    89cm high, 143cm wide, 90cm deep (35in high, 56 ¼in wide, 35 ½in deep)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 206
    £3,150≈ $4,134≈ €3,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,500–3,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Charles Eames, SET OF FOUR 'DCW' CHAIRS, c.1950, 1950, plywood
    SET OF FOUR 'DCW' CHAIRS, c.1950, 1950
    plywood
    73cm high, 49cm wide, 53cm deep (28 ¾in high, 19 ¼in wide, 20 7/8in deep) (4)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 207
    £2,772≈ $3,638≈ €3,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Charles Eames, for Herman Miller: Time-Life Executive Chair, 1964, dark brown leather
    for Herman Miller: Time-Life Executive Chair, 1964
    dark brown leather
    38 x 26 1/2 x 24 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 167
    $2,125≈ £1,589≈ €1,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Abell Auction Company ↗
Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by Charles Eames that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Charles Eames: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Charles Eames at auction?

$20,320Sign up free to see, for Windy Monday at Wright (May 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Charles Eames?

The median sale price is $1.2kSign up free to see across 64 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Charles Eames have sold at auction?

64 of 68 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Charles Eames?

Clarke Auction Gallery, Wright and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Clarke Auction Gallery · Wright · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

About Charles Eames

Charles Ormond Eames Jr. was an American designer, architect and filmmaker. In professional partnership with his wife Ray-Bernice Kaiser Eames, he made groundbreaking contributions in the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.

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