Design built on innovation
Discovery often takes interesting turns. Consider the shapes Charles and Ray Eames made plywood take. Experimenting in the 1940s with thin sheets of wood veneer formed under heat and pressure, they put their genius to work for the war
effort making splints, stretchers, and glider shells. After the war, they adapted
the technology to furniture making. Sculpting a seat and back to fit the contours
of the human body, they designed a truly comfortable chair that۪s suitable for
businesses and homes. It۪s an achievement others have noticedÛÓTime magazine named it the Best Design of the 20th Century.
In their search for a better way, Charles and Ray Eames developed an innovative technique for molding plywood. The process allowed them to bend wood furniture in new directions and give hard materials a soft appearance. This focus on technology wasn۪t at the expense
of the details:
Choice ÛÓ both the dining and lounge models have chrome-plated steel or wood legs; the outer ply is cherry, walnut, natural ash, stained ash, or colorfully stained birch; chrome-plated
steel base is also available.
Comfort ÛÓ the contours of the molded plywood fit the body۪s shape.
Durability ÛÓ the plywood has five plies, with hardwood inner plies; natural rubber shock mounts absorb movement.
Colors Available
Walnut, Light Ash, Red, Natural Cherry, Santos Palisander, White Stain, Black Stain, Red Stain, Orange Stain, Green Stain, Yellow Stain and Light Blue Stain.
Dimensions
22"W x 24.25"D x 26.5"H
Seat Height 15.5"H
Delivery
Please allow up to 20 business days for delivery.
Last Updated over 10 years
