Eames, Charles and Ray Miniature 'Aluminum Chair EA 108'. Chrome-plated metal, f…

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Eames, Charles and Ray

Miniature 'Aluminum Chair EA 108'. Chrome-plated metal, foam, quilted leather. Swivel. H. 14 cm. W. 9.5 cm. D. 9 cm.

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Eames, Charles and Ray

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CHARLES EAMES (USA, 1907 - 1978) & RAY EAMES (USA, 1912 - 1988) for VITRA Editor. Chair model EA-108. Black frame, black hopak upholstery. Shows signs of use. Measurements: 73 x 59 x 60 cm. Seat height 46 cm. Now considered a classic of 20th century design, the Aluminum Chair by Charles and Ray Eames was created in 1958, and has been in continuous production ever since. It was created for a private home in Columbus, USA, built by architects Saarinen and Girard. In the Aluminium Chair, the Eameses adapted the shape of the seat to the structure of the chair by stretching the fabric or leather between the two parts of the structure, thus making it rigid while maintaining its elasticity. This elastic form allows it to adapt easily to the contours of the body, gradually, thus increasing the comfort of the seat. Such an enthusiastic design was perfectly received by critics and the public alike, giving rise to a complete range of models for the Eames Aluminium Group: the Aluminium Chairs EA 101, 103 and 104 (especially suitable as dining chairs), the models EA 105, 107 and 108 (used more in meeting rooms), the Aluminium Chairs EA 115, 116 and EA 124, 125 form two seating groups and the versions EA 117, 118 and 119 are the work chairs of this product family. The seat tilt mechanism can be adjusted to the user's weight for optimum comfort. Charles and Ray Ames, a husband and wife artistic couple, worked in the fields of industrial and graphic design, fine art and film, and are responsible for numerous designs that have become classics of the 20th century. Charles Eames studied architecture for two years at the University of Washington, then began his career working in a studio on residential housing projects. In 1938 he moved to Cranbrook, Michigan, to continue studying architecture and design at the city's Academy of Art. He would eventually teach there, heading the industrial design department. Together with Eero Saarinen, the son of his teacher Eliel Saarinen, he designed the trophy for the Organic Design Award, given by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 1941, after divorcing his first wife, he married his colleague at Cranbrook, Ray Kaiser. Together they settled in Los Angeles, where they would remain for the rest of their lives. In the late 1940s, Ray and Charles designed their home together, known as the "Eames House," now considered a masterpiece of modern architecture. In the 1950s the couple continued to work in architecture and furniture design, pioneering the use of new techniques and materials such as fiberglass and plastic resin in the manufacture of chairs. They are currently represented in the Design Museum in London and the MoMA in New York, among many others.

Estim. 6 000 - 7 000 EUR

CHARLES EAMES (USA, 1907 – 1978) AND RAY EAMES (USA, 1912 – 1988) for VITRA. Set of six office chairs, model EA-108. Desiged in 1958. Original black leather upholstery, backside with hopak, polished aluminium base and armrests, base with swivel function. With Vitra marks. With normal signs of wear. Measurements: 82 x 58 x 58; 47 cm (seat height). Currently considered a classic of 20th century design, the Aluminum Chair by Charles and Ray Eames was created in 1958, and has been manufactured continuously since then until today. It was born for a private house in Columbus, United States, built by architects Saarinen and Girard. In the Aluminum Chair, the Eames adapted the shape of the seat to the structure of the chair itself by tensioning the fabric or leather between the two parts of the structure, thus leaving it rigid, but maintaining its elasticity. This elastic shape allows it to easily adapt to the contours of the body, gradually, thus increasing the comfort of the seat. The Such enthusiastic design was perfectly received by both critics and the public, giving way to a complete range of models for the Eames Aluminum Group: the Aluminum Chairs EA 101, 103 and 104 (especially suitable as dining chairs), the EA models 105, 107 and 108 (they are used more in meeting rooms), the Aluminum Chairs EA 115, 116 and EA 124, 125 form two groups of seats and the versions EA 117, 118 and 119 are the work chairs of this family of products. The seat tilt mechanism can be adjusted to the user's weight, offering optimal comfort. Charles and Ray Eames, a married couple and artistic couple, worked in the fields of industrial and graphic design, fine arts and cinema, and are responsible for numerous designs that have become classics of the 20th century. They were pioneers in the use of new techniques and materials such as fiberglass or plastic resin for the manufacture of chairs, and their creations can be seen in the Design Museum in London and the MoMA in New York, among many others.

Starting price 225 EUR

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