Design
Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Molded plywood shells, leather cushions and a cast aluminum swivel base. Introduced on NBC's Home show in 1956 and in continuous production since.
| Designer | Charles & Ray Eames |
|---|---|
| Year | 1956 |
| Also called | 670, 671, eames lounger, eames lounge |
Original vs new vs reproduction
Practical differences →Original / VintageSample
Vintage original
$6,845
delivered · $6,450 + $395 ship
- Period
- c. 1974
- Authenticity
- High — marks described
- Condition
- very good
- Shipping
- 7–12 days
- Source
- eBay (sample)
Sample
New authorized production
$7,995
delivered · $7,995 + $0 ship
- Period
- Current production
- Authenticity
- Authorized production
- Condition
- new
- Shipping
- 21–35 days
- Source
- Authorized retailer (sample)
Reproduction / NewSample
Reproduction
$1,199
delivered · $1,199 + $0 ship
- Period
- Current production
- Authenticity
- Reproduction
- Condition
- new
- Shipping
- 4–7 days
- Source
- Reproduction retailer (sample)
Best current option
Vintage 1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Rosewood, Black Leather
Original / VintageFair priceSample
$6,845 delivered
very good condition · 1970s · eBay (sample)
Comparable examples: $6,480–$9,700
Why
- 2% below the median of 3 comparables.
- Strong seller history — 99.6% positive over 1,840 ratings
- Ships in 7–12 days.
- Herman Miller labels under chair and ottoman; original shock mounts replaced 2019.
Sample data — not a live listing
Other options
CheaperEames lounge chair and ottoman vintageUnknown / VerifySample$3,380fair · 6–10 daysBetter conditionEames Lounge Chair and Ottoman — Walnut, Black MCL Leather (new, authorized)Sample$7,995new · 21–35 daysBest reproductionMid-Century Lounge Chair & Ottoman (Eames style reproduction), Walnut Veneer, Top-Grain LeatherReproduction / NewSample$1,199new · 4–7 days
Current listings
7 foundOriginal / VintageSample
Vintage 1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Rosewood, Black Leather
$6,845delivered
Fair priceSame item · 2 sources
eBay · sampleVALUE 77
Sample
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman — Walnut, Black MCL Leather (new, authorized)
$7,995delivered
Price data limited
Authorized retailer · sampleVALUE 76
Unknown / VerifySample
Eames lounge chair and ottoman vintage
$3,380delivered
Good price
eBay · sampleVALUE 75
Original / VintageSample
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c. 1960
$6,000delivered
Good price
Auction · sampleVALUE 74
Reproduction / NewSample
Mid-Century Lounge Chair & Ottoman (Eames style reproduction), Walnut Veneer, Top-Grain Leather
$1,199delivered
Price data limited
Reproduction retailer · sampleVALUE 71
Original / VintageSample
Early Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller, Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s
$12,450delivered
High price
1stDibs · sampleVALUE 63
Original / VintageSample
Eames Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman — Herman Miller, estate of original owner (1978)
UNKNOWNdelivered price unknown
Price data limited
Estate sale · sampleVALUE —