We've refreshed our site and, unfortunately, can't find the page you requested. Try one of the links below or enter a keyword into the search field above. Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Charles and Ray Eames Sam Hecht and Kim Colin You've been added to our mailing list. Please enter a valid email addressCharles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist, who studied under the abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann.
They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year. His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the “Kazam!” machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — they are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures. The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946.
Some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the “LCW,” or Lounge Chair Wood, and the “DCM,” or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel. The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions. Their “Wire Chair” group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of “good design for all” drove their “Molded Fiberglass” chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful “La Chaise.” In 1956 the “Lounge Chair” and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense. Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.
Rove ClassicsDSW Molded Plastic Side Chair Wooden Dowel Base Reviews Financing available starting at $6.95/monthWhiteBlackOrangeRedBaby BlueGreenYellow Get FREE Swatches2942017-03-09. Qty *124681012141618202224Pre-Order Financing available starting at $6.95/monthWhy Rove?Beautifully hand-crafted furniture at fair prices, from workshop floors to your door.$89 flat rate shipping on your entire order, to anywhere in the US and Canada.30 days hassle-free return, no restocking fees, plus a 5 Year Warranty.Skip to main contentwhy are there so many Eames shells being sold on eBay? I understand about the bases, probably because most of them are not Herman Miller bases, but why do you suppose so many decent condition shells (both vintage, later and upholstered) are sold without their bases? I would think the bases would outlive the shells! This is one reason why I had mentioned in another posting that I wondered if my Eifel base was the one sold with my light blue Vitra shell; it seems like there's alot of separation being done on these chairs.
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5 star75%4 star17%2 star8%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsDefinitely a great deal!One snafu with directions...|Good Look, Great PriceGreat deal, great chairs, wowow| See and discover other items: eames chair, modern dining chair"What is the floor to seat height?" I purchased two of these over a year ago and i love the look of them. I have them at the end of my bed with a pillow on each for an accent color. I sit on one of them every day at my computer.I got the package today but the Instruction was not included in the package. Can you email me one?" I did not receive instructions either. I just youtubed how to put them together. It was very easy. "I couldn't find the assembly directions when trying to put them together today. Could you forward them to me in an email or some form or fashion? You will be contacted by Customer Care. "Which side chair without arms matches these chairs? I would like to order a set of these chairs plus 4 side chairs without arms but I would like them to match."
Here are the matching side chairs without arms. "Is there anyway I could buy just one chair?" We do not break up sets, we are sorry. Please check out the Retro Eames Style Wood Accent Chair with Arms, item 17944881. "I would like to order some replacement base for this item is that an option? And if so what would be the price? We may be able to order you this part. Please call our customer care U.S. and Canada Toll free: 1-800-The-BIG-O (1-800-843-2446) "How much weight can these withstand?" Hello Kristine, we do not currently weight test items. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for shopping with us. "Is this chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Millerî?" Hello LindseyO, we are unable to disclose the manufacturer of some of our products; stands behind every product we sell. When necessary we can contact suppliers if a product issue arises. Thank you for shopping with us. "What is the height of the seat of these chairs
. Would the height be appropriate to use around a coffee table?" Hello lk, the seat height is approximately 17.5" inches. They would work with a coffee table as long as the height is tall enough. Please let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks for shopping with us. "Are these chairs waterproof? Being that they are plastic, could they be used as patio furniture?" Hello smokey bexar, these chairs are made of PP or Polypropylene. This item is recommended to be protected from the weather elements "What is the height of the arm?" Hello Middlesister, the arm height is approximately 26.8 inches "I see a grey/black chair in the photos, but not as an option to purchase. Do you expect to receive more of the grey/black chairs?" Hello Bargain21, items are restocked as they become available; however, we cannot guarantee an item will be restocked "I read that there is not a weigh limit available, but this is a very important issue before I can even consider these chairs
. Could you provide the company's contact information so I may inquire?" Hello js, the weight limit is approximately 200 pounds. Have a great day! "what is the max weight that these chairs can handle?" Hello SMID, we do not currently weight test items. We apologize for any inconvenience "What is the height of the arm on this chair?" Hello Maelarky, the arm height is approximately 26.8 inches. Thanks for shopping with us! "what is the seat height for this product Hello tobias91403, the seat height is approximately 17" inches "this goes for everything I'm buying: I'm trying to plan out my room for the new house but I can't make a estimate of how much its going to be when I can order it with all the today this, and today that, signs that make it really hard to know how much its going to cost a lot later, AND, I can't order it now because we don't have enough room! What should I do??" Hello hi, I'm sorry our prices do go up and down a lot depending on the sales were having
"Why did you choose this product?" Super classic pieces that will last a long time at one super low low price compared to 5 different websites! Modern looking ..... can't wait to feel it. Looking for affordable DWR chair options I love Eames chairs like this, they had a great rating, and the price was nice. This purchase is going into our School Teacher Lounge area. fits the lay out of my re modeling I have several white pieces , great match Already bought 2 and now need 2 more. Mid century modern design I wanted mid-century modern chairs and you had the best price of any major online retailers. Love the design and they were affordable. iit matched with cradle chair End chairs for our dining room table (buying the armless version for the side chairs). Comfortable, easy to clean and super stylish. inexpensive version of a pricey classic design. has great reviews. Can you tell me if these chairs are CAL117 compliant?