A Brief History Of Eames Lounge Chairs
Introduction
One of the most notable classic pieces of all-time is the Eames lounge chair, it is beautiful well-made and affordable. How did the chair come about and who are the people behind the brand.
In this publication we will highlight a brief history of the Eames Lounge Chairs and the creative minds behind the design.
Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames are a husband and wife team behind some notable works of modern furniture and architecture in the 20th century.
The couple met at Cranbrook Academy of Art and worked together alongside Herman Miller furniture company to design the popular Eames Lounge Chair including other Eames furniture.
Today there are many types of Eames Chair designs in the market. We will highlight the top ten Eames Chairs made by Herman Miller furniture company.
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Herman Miller Furniture Company
Herman Miller Furniture Company are popular manufactures of modern furniture for office or workstations. They have been around for a 100 year and they place great emphasis on the design aspect of their chairs.
According to Herman Miller Furniture Company history, Herman Miller was a West Michigan businessman who bought the company in 1924 alongside
D.J. De Pree his son in-law. At that time the company was called Michigan Star furniture company.
Before then D.J. De Pree worked at the company as a clerk in 1909 and with the help of his businessman father in-law bought the company. Out of respect for his father in-law he renamed the Michigan Star furniture company, Herman Miller furniture company.
Over the years the company has produced many innovative products and by the mid 20th century were known for modern office furniture in the United States of America.
Types of Eames Chairs
Notable Eames chairs designed by the duo are the Eames Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, vintage Eames rocking chair, Eames wire chair and Eames molded fiberglass armchair dowel base upholstered chair.
Others are the LCW occasional chair by Eames and Herman Miller, orange Herman Miller EAMES fiberglass shell chair, Eames molded plywood dinning chair, Eames aluminum group management chair with pneumatic lift.
More are Eames molded plastic side chair with dowel base, Eames fiberglass wire base armchair.
Types
- Eames Lounge Chairs and ottoman
- Vintage Eames rocking chair
- Eames wire chair
- Eames molded fiberglass armchair dowel base upholstered chair
- LCW occasional chair by Eames and Herman Miller
- Orange Herman Miller EAMES fiberglass shell chair
- Eames molded plywood dinning chair
- Eames aluminum group management chair with pneumatic lift
- Eames molded plastic side chair with dowel base
- Eames fiberglass wire base armchair
A Brief History Of Eames Lounge Chairs
The Eames Lounge Chairs is officially known was Eames Lounge (670) and Ottoman (671), realeased in 1958 it was the first chair from the company made for a high-end market.
The Eames Lounge Chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956 and made from Plywood, and leather material.
Designed in a modern style , it was sold by Herman Miller in the United States of America. Their original concept was to design a chair that was affordable, easily mass produced and at the same time a luxury item.
Elements of the design are three curved plywood shells covered with veneer, identically proportioned chair with back and headrest. While the three major elements are the backrest, headrest, back and seat.
A particular design has seven layers of plywood covered with finishing veneers , rosewood, walnut or cherry.
Through the years from 1956 to 2000 the chair has gone through subtle changes from the zippered cushion, color and shape of label.
Others are the removable skidder on the feet, metal gliders, hard plastic washers and sets of spacers between the aluminum spines.
Materials used in Eames Chairs
Eames chairs are environmentally friendly and are made from many materials. Common materials found on the chair are aluminum, plastic, metal, veneer, plywood, cherry wood, rosewood, walnut, wire, and molded fiberglass.
Materials
- Aluminum
- Molded plastic
- Metal
- Veneer
- Plywood
- Cherry wood
- Rosewood
- Walnut
- Wire
- Molded fiberglass
Conclusion
If you are looking for a vintage classy modern office furniture that is affordable and luxurious you should consider Eames Chairs.
They have different designs for everyone’s taste from the lounger to the rocker. You can expect classic pieces that are innovative and contemporary.
The company has facilities in France, China, United States of America, and Italy with customers worldwide.
Source: Wikipedia