Eames Lounge Chair

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Charles & Ray Eames feature among the most important figures of twentieth century design. Their work is multi-faceted: they developed funiture, produced films and photographs, organised exhibitions and designed and built their own house as a pioneering endeavour. Vitra has produced and marketed the furniture designs of Charles & Ray Eames since 1957. First producing under license, Vitra obtained exclusive rights to all Eames products for Europe and the Middle East in 1984. Consequently, we are the sole legitimate manufacturer of Eames designs in this part of the world. The brand gives you the security of owning an original product by Charles & Ray Eames.

Lounge Chair The Lounge Chair is one of the most famous designs by Charles and Ray Eames. Created in 1956 it is now a classic in the history of modern furniture.


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The Lounge Chair is a modern interpretation of the traditional club chair. It consists of three laminated wood shells which are attached to metal elements on shock mounts. This makes for a flexible connection. Soft, detachable leather upholstery sections attached to the wooden shells provide the comfort. The Ottoman compliments the chair.

1960s, Charles and Ray Eames in their house


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Stools In 1960 the Eames Office was commissioned by Time Inc. to furnish the three lobbies of the Rockefeller Center in New York. In addition to complete interior fittings, the Eames Office created the comfortable Lobby Chairs and a series of stools made of solid walnut. The turned stools, which in keeping with Ray Eames’s wish can also function as a small side table, have various profiles in their central sections.

The solid walnut Stools elicit a number of associations. From African chairs to turned details of traditional furniture, from abstract sculptures to chess pieces.


La Chaise Charles and Ray Eames designed La Chaise in 1948 for a Museum of Modern Art competition. However, it is only since 1991 that Vitra has been manufacturing small quantities of the design in serial production. La Chaise is suitable for both sitting and reclining. Its organic shape was inspired by 'Floating Figure', a sculpture by Gaston Lachaise.

1948 model drawing, part of the competition entry 1948 promotion for La Chaise

1949 Eames installation in 'An Exhibition for Modern Living' Detroit Institute of Arts

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'Floating figure': Sculpture by Gaston Lachaise


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Folding Screen The Folding Screen was designed in 1946. It consists of moulded plywood segments joined with textile strips. The Folding Screen can therefore be set up in different positions to create a soft wavy line and can be folded flat for storage and transport. A practical and mobile room divider suitable for a multitude of settings.


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All measurements in millimetres and inches

220 8 3/4”

840 33” 593 231/4”

*420 161/2”

304 12”

Ottoman

* The seat height is specified in accordance with furniture quality standard RAL-RG 430 and indicates the ”highest point of the unweighted seat surface in new condition”.

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B

C

ca. 330 approx. 13”

ca. 280 approx. 11” Stool

1720 67 3/4”

Folding Screen Consists of flexibly connected plywood elements in natural ash with veneer. Available in two sizes, six or eight sections.

340 131/2 ”

1500 59”

490

La Chaise Two fibreglass shells, fixed together and painted white. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, natural solid oak crossed-shape base.

560 22” 500 19 3/4”

191/4”

Stool In three designs; turned in solid walnut.

630 243/4”

Lounge Chair

ca. 380 approx. 15”

Ottoman Materials as for Lounge Chair. Four-star non-swivel base.

850-910 331/2”- 353/4” 565 221/4”

840 33” 625 241/2 ”

870 341/4”

Lounge Chair Veneered laminated wooden shells in Santos Palisander (FSC certified) or cherry. Shells in cherry optionally stained or lacquered. Removable cushion units in leather with natural tanning. Back frame made of cast aluminium, optionally chromed or with sides black and polished edges. Individual bentwood shells connected with shock mounts (rubber and metal connectors). Fivestar swivel base.

*380 15”

Programme features

900 35 1/2 ”

ca. 1350/1850 approx. 531/4”/72 3/4”

La Chaise

Folding Screen

Lounge Chair | Ottoman Leather

Lounge Chair | Ottoman Santos Palisaner Cherry

Cherry lacquered black

Folding Screen Natural ash

Deviations in colour are possible due to the printing process.

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The authorised original.

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