Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Review: 
The Eames LCW designed in 1946 is still quite amazing. Its a very comfortable chair that has stood the test of time and is now considered one of the finest pieces of mid-century design. The wood grain on the walnut version is quite stunning and gives the design so much character.
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Review: The first time my husband and I saw this chair in a store we thought it looked like a “toy” chair. Then we sat on it and we were in love. This is an original Eames lounge chair, fully licensed by Herman Miller. We received one as a wedding present and absolutely love it. The chair is extremely comfortable and ergonomically designed, and it is a classic of 20th century design.
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Description: Designers Charles and Ray Eames established their long and legendary relationship with Herman Miller in 1946 with the boldly original molded plywood dining and lounge chairs. Designed to comfortably fit the body, the sculpted form of the molded plywood chairs are produced using thin sheets of lightweight veneer gently molded into curved shapes with natural rubber shock mounts to absorb movement. Since then, the chairs’ aesthetic integrity, enduring charm, and comfort have earned it recognition as the best of modern design. Available in either a lounge or dining versions with chrome-plated steel or wood legs. Four finish options to choose from.
In the early 1940s, Charles and Ray Eames experimented with wood-molding techniques that would have profound effects on the design world. Their discoveries led to a commission from the U.S. Navy in 1942 to develop plywood splints, stretchers, and glider shells molded under heat and pressure. After World War II, they adapted the technology to create high-quality chairs that could be mass-produced. The process eliminated extraneous wood, which reduced the weight and visual profile of the chair and established a basis for modern furniture design. A truly comfortable chair that’s suitable for businesses and homes. The chair is in the permanent collection of New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Time magazine named it the Best Design of the 20th Century.
With a grand sense of adventure, Charles and Ray Eames turned their curiosity and boundless enthusiasm into creations that established them as a truly great husband-and-wife design team. Their unique synergy led to a whole new look in furniture. Lean and modern. Playful and functional. Sleek, sophisticated, and beautifully simple. That was and is the “Eames look.”
The chairs are offered in your choice of cherry, walnut and ash or birch veneer in eight stain colors which allow the wood’s natural characteristics to show through. The lcm is now available in a veneer called santos palisander, a lustrous veneer that has the same characteristics as the original rosewood, color and grain.
Price: $649.00
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