Lounge Chair Charles Ray Eames
It was the first chair that the eameses designed for a high end market.
Lounge chair charles ray eames. The eames lounge chair and ottoman live in stylish interiors everywhere and have been the subject of documentaries and books. This version of charles and ray eames s iconic molded plywood lounge chair for herman miller model 670 671 features a walnut shell and pearl white leather upholstery. Eames molded fiberglass dowel leg side chair dfsw dwr shop the authentic eames molded fiberglass dowel leg side chair dfsw by charles and ray eames for herman miller. Lounge chair ottoman model 670 671 by charles ray eames for herman miller.
Made in usa with eco friendly fiberglass. Furthermore the various combinations of leather upholstery covers wooden shells and bases are now complemented by a white edition and a black edition with corresponding details. They are officially titled eames lounge and ottoman and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. Designed by charles and ray eames.
Thanks to these qualities the lounge chair became one of the most famous designs by charles and ray eames and has attained the status of a classic in the history of modern furniture. Their experimental approach to materials continued throughout subsequent decades using molded fiberglass for a series of inexpensive shell chairs a collapsible sofa an upholstered molded lounge chair a range of aluminum framed furniture and many other innovative designs. The eames lounge chair and ottoman live in stylish interiors everywhere and have been the subject of documentaries and books. It was first manufactured for sale in 1956 by the herman miller furniture company of michigan usa.
Charles and ray would become the first designers to design and mass produce molded plywood with compound curves. Part of the eames shell chair collection it is a classic in midcentury modern design. Located in boston ma. The lounge chair is available from vitra in two sizes.
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. Eames lounge and ottoman lounge chair herman miller. The angle of recline cannot be adjusted as it is set in one position permanently. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of new york s museum of modern art.
Vitra charles eames vitra soft pad chairs ea 205 207 208 ea 108 by charles ray eames vitra lounge chair dkr 2 wire chair with upholstery vitra lounge chair alu chair ea 104 by charles ray eames. By charles and ray eames herman miller.