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Eames DCM Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Products Company
An early and highly collectible example of American modern design, this Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) was produced by the Evans Products Company, marking one of the first manufacturing partnerships of Charles and Ray Eames. These early Evans-era chairs are prized for their experimentation with molded plywood and their role in shaping the future of modern furniture.
The DCM features a sculptural molded plywood seat and back, carefully shaped to cradle the body with surprising comfort. The seat and back are mounted on slender metal legs, creating the signature light, architectural profile that defines the DCM. This example retains the refined proportions and understated elegance that made the design revolutionary when it was introduced in 1946.
Produced before the later Herman Miller editions, Evans Production DCMs represent a formative chapter in Eames history—when innovation, material exploration, and wartime manufacturing techniques converged. Today, these chairs are increasingly difficult to find and are considered investment-grade pieces for serious collectors.
Equally at home around a dining table, in an office, or as a standalone accent, the Eames DCM remains a timeless expression of form meeting function—an icon of modern design that continues to feel fresh nearly eight decades later.
Eames DCM Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Products Company
An early and highly collectible example of American modern design, this Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) was produced by the Evans Products Company, marking one of the first manufacturing partnerships of Charles and Ray Eames. These early Evans-era chairs are prized for their experimentation with molded plywood and their role in shaping the future of modern furniture.
The DCM features a sculptural molded plywood seat and back, carefully shaped to cradle the body with surprising comfort. The seat and back are mounted on slender metal legs, creating the signature light, architectural profile that defines the DCM. This example retains the refined proportions and understated elegance that made the design revolutionary when it was introduced in 1946.
Produced before the later Herman Miller editions, Evans Production DCMs represent a formative chapter in Eames history—when innovation, material exploration, and wartime manufacturing techniques converged. Today, these chairs are increasingly difficult to find and are considered investment-grade pieces for serious collectors.
Equally at home around a dining table, in an office, or as a standalone accent, the Eames DCM remains a timeless expression of form meeting function—an icon of modern design that continues to feel fresh nearly eight decades later.
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Wood Care
Keep the furniture in a cool, dry place
Avoid furniture's direct exposure to rain, sun or wind
Avoid placing hot objects directly on the piece to prevent undesirable marks or permanent circles.
Avoid placing objects that may cause scratches to the surface
Clean using water only in small quantities and apply it with soft, damp cloth
After damp cloth wipe with a soft, dry cloth
You can use other liquids that are especially for cleaning wood furniture. Take into account the type of wood and follow the manufacturer's instructions
Upholstery Care
Do not expose directly to sunlight to provide greater durability colors
Exchange both side pads, the seat and backrest, to obtain uniform wear
Shake the cushions regularly to remove dust and to maintain the stability of the form
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in good condition
Use a textile fabric cleaning substance according to and following the manufacturer's instructions
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