The Eames Lounge Chair And Ottoman
Most people would agree that the Eames partnership was a successful and fruitful one, designing some of the most iconic pieces of classic designer furniture - not only a partnership in design, but in their personal lives too.
The couple especially loved experimenting with plywood and would bend and mould this material into beautiful curved shapes, which formed the basis for many of their classic designer furniture creations. Probably the most well-loved and recognised furniture duo, the Eames Lounge and Ottoman was finally released in 1956 after numerous design reworkings. The designer pair were well known for their painstaking and pedantic attention to detail.
A stunning combination of leather and rosewood veneers, this was a magnificent contribution to the prestigious history books of classic designer furniture pieces. Its seat, backrest shells and armrests are a work of art, produced in smooth curved plywood, finished with a hardwood veneer. There is a die cast aluminium frame on shock mounts for flexible movement, a five-arm swivel function base and handy removable upholstery, with thick sumptuous leather covers.
The Eames Ottoman matches its counterpart meticulously as one would expect, in both shape and size. As with all faithful reproductions of classic designer furniture, there is mark of authenticity, indicating that an authorised manufacturer has produced each piece and is legitimately allowed to create and call the chairs they produce an 'Eames'.
This 2-piece set is one of the most iconic items of contemporary furniture and still as desirable today as it was back in the 50's. It's rather like a movie star, with its own specific role, playing an important part in numerous television appearances. In 1956 the Eames chair made its debut, when it cropped up in a show called 'Home' broadcast by NBC in the US, hosted by Arlene Francis. It's also the unmistakable piece of classic designer furniture that starred in the sitcom 'Fraiser', where it appears in all but one episode. See it in films like 'She's Out Of My League' and popular series like Doctor Who and Mad Men.
An ever enduring symbol of modern design and classic designer furniture, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman has graced many a study, bedroom and living room over the years. It also has permanent residency at New York's Museum of Modern Art, in celebration of its classic designer furniture status, donated in 1960 by Herman Miller - the only other company, incidentally, to produce the Eames chair alongside a company called Vitra, today.
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