Eames La Chaise

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Eames la chaise.

La chaise has long since become an icon of organic design and its sculptural shape creates a striking highlight even in the most prestigious lobbies and lounges. Modern sources mid century recliner lounge chair with ottoman real wood genuine italian leather eames replica black palisander 4 0 out of 5 stars 3 789 99 789. The la chaise replica is composed of a fiberglass body and 4 chromed metal legs attached to a four leg wooden base. 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. The actual production of the la chaise was held off until as late as. Dcm 1946 present. The eames la chaise replica has an irregularly shaped body that makes for a truly unique sitting and viewing experience.

Originally designed in 1948 the eames la chaise was a conceptual free form organically designed daybed on which a user could either sit or lie with an almost dali esque appearance the inspiration for the piece actually came from the sculpture the floating figure by gaston lachaise hence the origins of the name. 15 off all lighting free shipping. One of his earliest works in the 40 s was a hand molded eames chaise longue made from fiberglass which wouldn t even hit the market until the 90 s long after his passing. In between was the only marketed chaise he produced in his life.

However their armchair design which they entered into the same competition won a prize and was produced in fiberglass to great success. Eames chaise lounge seating herman miller the lighting sale. Ctm 1946 present. Length 65 width 18 height 38 weight 82lb.

Charles ormond eames jr. The eames la chaise was never sold during charles and ray s lifetime as it proved too costly to produce. Sep 20 2017 the eames la chaise replica is a beautiful reproduction from manhattan home design. Inspired by the floating figure sculpture by gaston lachaise charles and ray eames designed the elegant lounge chair la chaise for a competition at the museum of modern art in new york in 1948.

Charles eames was no stranger to the comfortable chair after all he certainly produced one or two. 1700 side chair la. Eames desk unit. Eames chaise 1968 present.

The two outstretched sides can double as armrests besides. Ctw 1946 present. The eames lounge chaise is a comfortable and beautiful place to relax for a spell in a study den or executive office. Dcw 1946 present.