Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war, they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers, and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses` molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc ., who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s.
Examples include the molded plastic or fiberglass chairs from the early 1950s and the famous lounge chair and ottoman from 1956. Sturdy, comfortable and elegant office furniture was created in the 1960s, as well as seating designed for Dulles and O`Hare Airports. This Tandem Sling Seating is still in use in airports around the world today.


1948 designed Herman Miller Eames vinyl fiberglass stool on H base

An unusual version of this classic shell in molded black fiberglass with black vinyl front and seat. Exposed fiberglass back.

Also available in a walnut stool base.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear consistent with age and use.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Designer: Eames

Materials & Techniques:
Chrome, Fiberglass

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Height: 29.0in
Country of Origin: United States
Number of Seats: 1

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good
Wear consistent with age and use.