Photograph of a clown's shoe (Charles and Ray loved clowns and the circus) by Charles Eames from THE GIFTED EYE OF CHARLES EAMES Exhibitionpin 1Enter a search term Eames Aluminium Chairs from Vitra Eames Aluminium Chairs von VitraThe creative minds behind the Vitra Aluminium Chairs are Charles and Ray Eames: universally acknowledged as masters of their trade and guarantors of innovative, functional design designs - a fame testified to by design classics such as the Eames Plastic Chairs and the legendary Lounge Chair. Two sprung aluminium brackets carry the Aluminium Chair, and the sitter. The seating comfort of the chair being raised thanks to the adjustable back tilt mechanism. The exposed structure with a minimum of mesh, fabric or leather upholstery forms the visually sleek silhouette which makes the Vitra Eames Aluminium Chair such a characteristic , and elegant, office and conference chair. The voluminous counterpart to the Eames Aluminium Group are the Eames Soft Pad Group: the frames of each model are identical , however with the Soft Pad Chairs leather-covered cushions are sewn on.
Models of the Aluminium GroupRegardless of whether the EA 107/108, EA 119 or EA 219 the Vitra Eames Aluminium Chair and Soft Pad Chairs are genuine classics in the field of conference and office chairs. And increasingly in the lounge and living area, where the Eames chairs fit in effortlessly with their classic shape and sturdy construction. The Vitra EA 124 with its high, reclining backrest and the low base perfectly illustrates this . In addition the family is available as various chair models with different forms and heights of base and backrest, with and without armrests, with or without castors and different coloured fabrics and/or leather. In addition the Eames furniture series through Vitra also offers two stools and a table.Vintage EA 108 Chair by Charles Eames for Vitra Add Item to Cart Buy with Confidence with Charles & Ray Eames Vintage, Mid-Century, Design Classics, Modernist Front Door Delivery - 2 to 4 weeks Import duty is not included in the prices you see online.
You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items (Included in Every Order) A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery. (Optional Upgrade at Checkout) A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.Charles 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.