Eames chairs, the validity of a classic

Eames chairs

The history of industrial design in the XNUMXth century is linked to Charles and Ray Eames a transgressive and visionary marriage whose designs became an icon of the America of the 50s. Under the motto “design for all, they democratized the world of design and achieved great commercial successes.

In 1946 they began to create pieces together and in the 50s they produced for Vitra the Wire, Lounge chairs, and variations of plastic chairs such as DAX, DAW and DAR. Five decades later the Eames chairs They continue to star in numerous decoration editorials, thus showing their validity.

Eames Plastic Chair Chairs

The Eames Plastic Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950 for the Museum of Modern Art in New York, was the first chair of industrial plastic manufacturing. The "Eames Plastic Armchair" model was put on sale after the exhibition in 1951, while the "Eames Plastic Side Chair" was not presented until a year later.

Eames chairs

Eames Plastic Chairs chairs introduced a new type of furniture to the market that has become widespread since then: the multifunctional chair whose shell could be combine with different bases. The DAR model with a base inspired by the Eiffel Tower, characterized by its intricate and elegant design made of steel wire, remains one of the most striking and special today.

Vitra and Herman Miller continue to manufacture these chairs in polypropylene today and offer a multitude of bases, colors and upholstery options with which to personalize Eames products. They remain a commercial success as they can used in many environments such as dining rooms, living rooms, office spaces, cafeterias, waiting rooms, terraces and gardens.

Eames chairs

Eames chairs are also made of other materials such as wood or fiberglass. They are less popular than the previous ones but they are used interchangeably like the previous ones in different environments: restaurants, lounges, offices ... Wooden chairs provide greater warmth to spaces than plastic ones and fiberglass ones, with a texture and finish with a lot of personality.

Eames chairs

Eames Wire Chairs

In the 1950s, Charles and Ray began experimenting with bent and welded wire and they developed, among other pieces, the wire version of the classic Eames chair. The case design combines lightness with technological sophistication. It is available without upholstery, with a seat cushion or with seat and back cushions known as "bikini" because of their shape.

Eames Wire Chair Chairs

The chairs in black and white they are the most popular in this model. Playing with matching cushions a sober and formal result is achieved. Betting on the contrast, on the other hand, we achieved a more striking and carefree result, although no less elegant. Have fun!

LWC chair

Time magazine called it "the chair of the century." LWC arose from the motivation of Charles and Ray to create a piece of plywood molded with complex curves. The chair was featured at an event in December 1945 at the Barclay Hotel and soon became an icon of American design.

Eames LCW Chair

It is available in different finishes and colors with or without upholstery, as we have reflected in the images. Because it is made of wood brings warmth to the room. It should not surprise us, therefore, that it is common to find them in living rooms, reading corners, waiting rooms or bedrooms.

Eames Lounge Chair

Eames Lounge chair is not a chair but an armchair. In fact it is considered a English armchair interpretation XNUMXth century. Charles and Ray Eames felt the need to create "a special refuge from the stresses of modern life" and they did so with this design, symbol of comfort.

The armchair and ottoman can be seen in museums and designer homes around the world, such as symbol of luxury and comfort. It seems incredible that when the Eames first presented this armchair, many refused to consider it modern due to the use of leather and that today it is an icon of modern design.

Eames Longe Chair

Due to its characteristics, it is an armchair that fits very well in lounges, libraries and offices: Who says that work has to be at odds with rest and comfort? In black, leather or white they adapt to all types of spaces, whatever your style.

In addition to these, Charles Eames designed other chairs that have not gone unnoticed, such as the LCM or DCM chair. All of them are currently manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra and they feature the same durability, comfort, and aesthetic integrity as when they were first designed.

You can also find imitations on the market. Like any item in high demand, Eames chairs have also been object of "copy". Imitations also manage to make these designs more accessible and democratize them so to speak.

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