In continuous production since its introduction, this authentic contemporary lounge chair is assembled by hand to ensure the highest level of quality and craftsmanship.
Charles and ray eames chair. The eames lounge chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by charles and ray eames for the herman miller furniture company. The eames lounge and ottoman, introduced by herman miller in 1956, remains a touchstone of american style. The steel wires form a structure on which the upholstery can be attached.
Charles and ray eames lounge chair 670 and ottoman 671 the eames lounge chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by charles and ray eames for. Every single charles & ray eames chair has become a cult classic. The famous eames lounge chair and ottoman of 1956 represent the culmination of their experiments.
Lounge chair and ottoman by charles and ray eames, 1956, via moma, new york. Chair 36h x 32w x 31d, seat height 18h. They worked collaboratively in the design of chairs, tables, and other pieces of furniture that combined mass production with style, functionality, and comfort.
Rosewood shell and black leather upholstery, with complementing ottoman. Charles eames with a chair he designed and decorated, california, 1950. Recognizing the need, charles eames said, is the primary condition for design.
Many a legend has been written about the origins of the design of the eames lounge chair. Check out our charles and ray eames chair selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The eameses experimented with emerging technology, incorporating processes such as steam.
Vitra is the eames office’s worldwide licensing partner for a number of eames accessory objects and also holds a worldwide license for the organic chair (design: Charles and ray eames’ designs were a colorful, ergonomic, and even cozy approach to modern furniture. Charles & ray eames pair of swivel “time life chairs” designed for herman miller 1960 h 25 in w 26 in d 25 in $ 3,910.