Eames Lounge Chair Design
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Eames lounge chair design. Famously described as a special refuge from the strains of modern living the eames lounge chair and ottoman is one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. They re usually larger and somewhat clumsier. An authentic eames lounge chair should measure 32 inches from the floor to the top of the headrest. The result arguably the most recognizable furniture design of the 20th century is a seat that you can sink into now and for decades to come.
Designer brian mccarthy can attest to that. Charles ormond eames jr. 15 off all lighting free shipping. This supreme reproduction is available now with fast fedex shipping.
Most copies of the eames lounge chair won t fit the original specifications of the design. Delivering across usa including new york california. ˈ iː m z 1907 1978 and bernice alexandra ray kaiser eames 1912 1988 were an american married couple of industrial designers who made significant historical contributions to the development of modern architecture and furniture through the work of the eames office. They also worked in the fields of industrial and graphic design fine art and film.
Eames lounge and ottoman lounge chair herman miller the lighting sale. Unparalleled craftsmanship and rigorous attention to detail made it a fixture in homes across the world. The eames lounge chair and ottoman live in stylish interiors everywhere and have been the subject of documentaries and books. The fact that the lounge set has been in production since it was introduced in 1956 speaks to its adaptability hagan notes.
The eames lounge chair and ottoman debuted on national television in 1956. Look for three specific measurements. Welcome to the club cradling the body s every curve the eames lounge and ottoman began as a modern take on a traditional club chair. Charles and ray eames appeared on the nbc television network home show hosted by arlene francis.
Available in italian leather aniline leather vintage brown and other leather options. 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 they are officially titled eames lounge 670 and ottoman 671 and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers it was the first chair that the eameses designed for a high end market. Even when midcentury design wasn t the aesthetic of choice there would never be a time where i would say take the eames chair out he says.