A new preservation strategy for an icon of midcentury architecture.
An elephant never forgets Perfect for your little one's bedroom or play space, or as a welcoming accent in your entryway vestibule or living room, the Eames Elephant Plywood from Vitra offers a familiar face with endless design possibilities. Crafted from expertly molded American cherry plywood, this decor piece was originally designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1945. A technically challenging piece due to its tight compound curves, this design acts as a fabulous stool when paired with a low-profile kids work table or desk, or as an unexpected end table great for holding a small table lamp or stack of books. A straightforward design offering Scandinavian-inspired appeal, the Eames Elephant Plywood is ready to bring playful and practical style to your well-appointed home. Why We Love It: Crafted from molded plywood for a natural, yet sturdy design Natural wood finish blends well with a variety of interior design schemes Versatile design can be used as a stool, end table, foot rest, or work surface Features Designed in 1945 Available in Plywood Cherry color
The World of Charles and Ray Eames is a wide-ranging, all-inclusive must-see exhibit highlighting the talent of two California artists of incredible depth and variety.
Der Eames Fiberglass Barstuhl aus dem Schweizer Hause Vitra in der Produkteinzelansicht. Der Barstuhl ist in der Ausführung medium, verchromt / parchment erhältlich.
These items are currently only available in the United States. Inspired by the ‘Floating Figure’ sculpture created by Gaston Lachaise, Charles and Ray Eames designed La Chaise as a lounge chair for a competition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This voluminous lounge piece has a captivating elegance and allows a wide range of sitting and reclining positions. La Chaise has long since established itself as an icon of organic design. Materials: Shell: Polyurethane, white lacquer finish. Base: Chrome-plated tubular steel. Cruciform base: Solid natural oak, protective natural lacquer finish.
The Eames House by Charles and Ray Eames was one of roughly two-dozen homes built as part of The Case Study House Program in the 1940s
As a major retrospective of the lauded designers' work opens at the Barbican, we reveal ten little-known facts about their life and creative practice
The last time a Northern California exhibit focused on the iconic husband-and-wife design team of Charles and Ray Eames — at the California Museum in Sacramento — one of the show’s organizers said,…
A prized possession of Charles and Ray Eames, the House Bird has been a decorative part of the collage-like Eames House interior for decades. Charles and Ray Eames enriched the interior of their private home with numerous objects and accessories that they brought back from their travels. For over fifty years, the figure of a wooden bird has stood in the centre of the living room – an artefact of American folk art that was evidently highly treasured by the couple, since it also appeared frequently as an accessory in photographs taken by Charles and Ray. Body: clear lacquered walnut. Legs: steel wire.
Product Details The iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally released in 1956, began with the designers' desire to create a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The result embodies what it really means to relax. In continuous production since its introduction, this authentic contemporary lounge chair is assembled by hand to ensure the highest level of quality and craftsmanship. Available in a range of wood finishes, upholsteries, and sizes, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman remains ever more relevant today as it was in 1956. One of the most significant designs of the 20th century. Pairs fine fabric or leather with molded wood. Chair and ottoman comprised of molded wood shells filled with removable cushions. Stamped with a medallion on the chair’s underside to signify authenticity. Suited for living spaces, reception areas and executive offices. Eco-Friendly Description: LEVEL Certified and Indoor Advantage Certified. LEVEL® by BIFMA is an evaluation and certification system for environmentally preferable and socially responsible office furniture. The LEVEL program has three performance tiers: LEVEL 1, 2, and 3. The higher the number, the more criteria considered and met across 4 key areas: materials, environmental impact, human health, and social responsibility. Indoor Advantage Gold certification is SCS Global Services’ highest level of indoor air quality performance for furniture. The certification assures that furniture products support a healthy indoor environment by meeting strict chemical emission limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Brand Herman Miller Collection Eames Lounge Chair Collection General Dimensions Standard Chair:31½" H 33½" W 35" D Ottoman:17¼" H 20¾" W 21½" D Product Weight 95 lbs Assembly Requires Assembly Warranty 5-Year Warranty From design to manufacturing, delivery to service, when you buy from Herman Miller, you can expect quality. We confidently back every Herman Miller product with a warranty that covers virtually everything - including electrical components, casters, pneumatic cylinders, tilts, and all moving mechanisms. We stand by every product, 100 percent. Full Warranty Details Lifestyle check-dark Eco-friendly Item No. 100299762 Dimensions Standard Chair Height (in): 31½ Width (in): 33½ Depth (in): 35 Weight (lbs): 95 Seat Height (in): 16 Seat Width (in): 21 Seat Depth (in): 21¼ Weight Capacity (lbs): 250 Tall Chair Height (in): 33¼ Width (in): 33½ Depth (in): 37¾ Weight (lbs): 100 Seat Height (in): 16½ Seat Width (in): 21 Seat Depth (in): 23¼ Weight Capacity (lbs): 250 Ottoman Height (in): 17¼ Width (in): 20¾ Depth (in): 21½ Materials Seven-ply walnut, santos palisander, white ash or ebonized ash veneer shells Molded plywood internal frames Die-cast aluminum back brace and swivel base on chair, stationary base on ottoman Polyurethane foam cushions Stainless-steel leveling floor glides Notification of Filling Contents Designers Charles and Ray Eames Through their furniture, corporate projects, World’s Fair displays, and in the aesthetics of their own California Case Study home, the Eameses exemplified modern living in postwar America. The Eames Lounge and Ottoman, introduced by Herman Miller in 1956, remains a touchstone of American style. More on Charles and Ray Eames Product Care Care & Maintenance With regular care and maintenance, your Herman Miller product will provide many years of superior performance and satisfaction. To maintain quality, please follow the cleaning procedures outlined here. The instructions for the care and maintenance of Herman Miller products are provided to you as a service. No warranty is implied since results may vary. Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Care and Maintenance Guide
The following is a guest post by Amy Gallick, a Preservation Specialist in the Moving Image Section. Charles and Ray Eames I’m a Preservation Specialist in the Moving Image Section, which means I have responsibility for ensuring the physical integrity of our film and video collections. I also manage many of the contracts we have with …
Additional Information Characterized by delicate changes in thickness and graceful three-dimensional curves, the groundbreaking, innovative molding techniques worked out through...Read More
Nothing sets the scene like an Eames 607 Lounge Chair. Learn all about what makes this iconic seat just so special and one-of-a-kind.
Charles and Ray Eames had ideas about making a better world, one in which things were designed to bring greater pleasure to our lives. Their iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (1956) began with a desire to create a chair with “the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.” The result embodies what it really means to lounge. In continuous production since its introduction, this set is widely considered one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. Combining soft, inviting leather, mohair, or fabric with the sleek form of molded wood, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is the culmination of the Eameses’ efforts to create a club chair using the molded plywood technology they pioneered in the ’40s. Even today, each piece is assembled by hand to ensure the highest level of quality and craftsmanship, and you’ll be pleased to discover the set gets even better with use and age. Cushions snap in and can be removed and changed. This is the authentic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller. Available in standard or tall. Herman Miller and the Eames Office, still run by the Eames family, developed the taller size in response to the fact that the average height of people worldwide has increased about an inch since the chair was designed. The variations in size are subtle to the eye, but for taller individuals, they make the difference between “I love Eames” and “Eames loves me.” One of the most significant designs of the 20th century. Pairs fine fabric or leather with molded wood. Chair and ottoman comprised of molded wood shells filled with removable cushions. Stamped with a medallion on the chair’s underside to signify authenticity. Suited for living spaces, reception areas and executive offices. Eco-Friendly Description: LEVEL Certified and Indoor Advantage Certified. LEVEL® by BIFMA is an evaluation and certification system for environmentally preferable and socially responsible office furniture. The LEVEL program has three performance tiers: LEVEL 1, 2, and 3. The higher the number, the more criteria considered and met across 4 key areas: materials, environmental impact, human health, and social responsibility. Indoor Advantage Gold certification is SCS Global Services’ highest level of indoor air quality performance for furniture. The certification assures that furniture products support a healthy indoor environment by meeting strict chemical emission limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Brand Herman Miller Collection Eames Lounge Chair Collection General Dimensions Standard Chair:31½" H 33½" W 35" D Ottoman:17¼" H 20¾" W 21½" D Product Weight 95 lbs Assembly Requires Assembly Warranty 5-year warranty (terms and conditions may vary) Lifestyle check-dark Eco-friendly Item No. 445245
Charles and Ray Eames were some of the most influential designers of 20th-century modern design. The story of the couple, making their careers in the US, involves both design competitions and World War Two – and Finnish architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen.
Eames Office: 80 Years of Design In celebration of the studio’s 80th anniversary, the Eames Office will present 80 Years...Read More
Product Details The Eames Lounge Chair, originally released in 1956, began with the designers' desire to create a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The result embodies what it really means to relax. In continuous production since its introduction, this iconic lounge chair is assembled by hand to ensure the highest level of quality and craftsmanship. Available in a range of wood finishes, upholsteries, and sizes, the Eames Lounge Chair remains relevant today. Ottoman not included. One of the most significant designs of the 20th century. Pairs fine fabric or leather with molded wood. Chair comprised of molded wood shells filled with removable cushions. Stamped with a medallion on the chair’s underside to signify authenticity. Suited for living spaces, reception areas and executive offices. Eco-Friendly Description: LEVEL Certified and Indoor Advantage Certified. LEVEL® by BIFMA is an evaluation and certification system for environmentally preferable and socially responsible office furniture. The LEVEL program has three performance tiers: LEVEL 1, 2, and 3. The higher the number, the more criteria considered and met across 4 key areas: materials, environmental impact, human health, and social responsibility. Indoor Advantage Gold certification is SCS Global Services’ highest level of indoor air quality performance for furniture. The certification assures that furniture products support a healthy indoor environment by meeting strict chemical emission limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Brand Herman Miller Collection Eames Lounge Chair Collection General Dimensions 31½" H 33½" W 35" D Product Weight 95 lbs Assembly Comes fully assembled Warranty From design to manufacturing, delivery to service, when you buy from Herman Miller, you can expect quality. We confidently back every Herman Miller product with a warranty that covers virtually everything—including electrical components, casters, pneumatic cylinders, tilts, and all moving mechanisms. We stand by every product, 100 percent. Herman Miller Warranty Details For other brands offered, contact us for warranty details. Lifestyle check-dark Eco-friendly Item No. 100195596 Dimensions Standard Height (in): 31½ Width (in): 33½ Depth (in): 35 Weight (lbs): 95 Seat Height (in): 16 Seat Width (in): 21 Seat Depth (in): 21¼ Weight Capacity (lbs): 250 Tall Height (in): 33½ Width (in): 32¾ Depth (in): 34½ Weight (lbs): 100 Seat Height (in): 15¼ Seat Width (in): 21 Seat Depth (in): 22½ Weight Capacity (lbs): 250 Materials Seven-ply walnut, santos palisander, white ash or ebonized ash veneer shells Molded plywood internal frames Die-cast aluminum back brace and swivel base Polyurethane foam cushions Stainless-steel leveling floor glides Notification of Filling Contents Designers Charles and Ray Eames Through their furniture, corporate projects, World’s Fair displays, and in the aesthetics of their own California Case Study home, the Eameses exemplified modern living in postwar America. The Eames Lounge and Ottoman, introduced by Herman Miller in 1956, remains a touchstone of American style. More on Charles and Ray Eames Product Care Care & Maintenance With regular care and maintenance, your Herman Miller product will provide many years of superior performance and satisfaction. To maintain quality, please follow the cleaning procedures outlined here. The instructions for the care and maintenance of Herman Miller products are provided to you as a service. No warranty is implied since results may vary. Eames Lounge Chair Care and Maintenance
From an article about modern American furniture design, with awesome photos! From the July 1961 issue of Playboy Magazine.
