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The Dream Team, Charles and Ray Eames<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nRay and Charles Eames met at\u00a0Cranbrook Academy in Detroit in 1940. Charles was an instructor, but was originally admitted to the school on an industrial design fellowship. Ray had enrolled to further her studies in abstract painting.<\/p>\n
Having bonded over their shared pusual of invention and innovation, Charles and Ray were married in 1941. Eschewing tradition, the couple opted for a road trip-style honeymoon that culminated in a permanent move to Los Angeles. Once in California, the duo embarked on an exploratory project with their favored medium of the time: plywood. Employing a homemade gadget deemed the \u201cKazam! Machine,\u201d which was fashioned from a heated panel and a bicycle pump,\u00a0the duo molded plywood into functional shapes.<\/p>\n
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Ray and Charles\u2019 work with molded plywood earned them commissions with the United States Navy, who asked them to produce wartime supplies such as molded plywood splints, stretchers, and experimental glider shells. Following the war, the Eames had accumulated enough experience to put their own plywood chair, now recognized as the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair<\/strong><\/a>, into<\/p>\nEames Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nSoon after the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair debuted, Herman Miller assumed production of\u00a0 Mid-Century Eames chairs, and the Eames introduced their career-maker, the Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair. The legendary chair, which catapulted to icon status faster than you can say\u00a0I Dream of Eames<\/em>, ratified the Eames reputation as Mid-Century masters. Today, Eames Molded Fiberglass Shell Chairs<\/strong> <\/a>are a mainstay of public entities, making cameos in landscapes as diverse as airports, government buildings, classrooms, and even libraries.<\/p>\n![\"](\"http:\/\/interiorunits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Eames_Molded_Fiberglass_Chair-927x700.jpg\")
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Keystone traits of this Mid-Century Eames chair include a bumpy, textural finish that could almost be likened to adobe. Notable surface variances include cavities, subtle color gradation, and highly visible fiberglass striations. Fiberglass striations are coveted by collectors because they serve as a clear-cut indicator of a chair\u2019s advanced age. Original fiberglass chair production ceased in the 1950s due to Ray\u2019s concerns about fiberglass production\u2019s impact on the environment. Only recently was Herman Miller able to put the iconic chair into production as the Eames originally intended, thanks to advancements in a new, monomer-free \u201cdry bind\u201d process.<\/p>\n
Where It Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Their muted, archival colors make the Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair a perfect companion to any nook in need of a personality overhaul. Drop one into an entry to carry out a task as benign as collecting mail and packages and you\u2019ll undoubtedly be surprised by the sculptural integrity it lends to space. Similarly, a credenza that may be a bit undersized for a large wall can be scaled up nicely with the addition of an Eames dining chair on either end.<\/p>\nEames Wire Chair with Bikini Pad<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nEver the experimenters, the Eames developed the Eames Wire Chair as part of a mission to pare down the iconic Eames Shell Chair to just its foundation. What emerged was essentially a chrome skeleton, which arguably has more in common with Cranbrook alum Harry Bertoia\u2019s Diamond Chair than any of the Eames\u2019s other designs. To soften the chair\u2019s wire ridges, the Eames elected to outfit the chair in a one-piece leather seat pad. Nicknamed the bikini pad, the pad featured incised cut-outs to highlight the chair\u2019s grid-like architecture.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nWhere It Works Best: <\/strong>Anyone on the hunt for an Eames dining chair would be remiss to not consider the Eames Wire Chair with Bikini Pad. The chair\u2019s permeable nature also makes it an ideal choice for rooms that are outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, or any interior where a normal chair might feel too visually heavy.<\/p>\nEames Office Chair <\/em>Aluminum Group <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nAll hail the office chair that can transition from corporate offices to just-dropped start-ups to editorial boardrooms with aplomb. The chair in question, the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, first hit the production line in 1958. Featuring a lightweight aluminum frame that makes it the antithesis of the stodgy executive chair, the Eames Style office chair<\/strong><\/a> has earned a cult following among white-collar nine-to-fivers, who deem it the only self-respecting ergonomic chair on the market. Adding legitimacy to its body-alignment powers are a supportive 5-star base, tilt-swivel mechanism, and adjustable seat height.<\/p>\n![\"eames](\"http:\/\/interiorunits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/eames_office_chair_high_mesh_black_01.jpg\")
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Where It <\/strong>Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Part of the appeal of the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair is that it\u2019s a work chair that doesn\u2019t lead with its corporate connotations. Bedroom moonlighting as an office? Opting for this modern Eames chair over a strictly ergonomic model will preserve your bedroom\u2019s status as a legitimate sanctuary. Also, if you\u2019ve been eyeing Eames style chairs, but can\u2019t justify the spend, consider this body-enhancing chair your free pass to splurge sans guilt.<\/p>\nEames Molded Plywood Dining Chair<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nExalted by\u00a0Time<\/em>\u00a0magazine as the Best Design of the 20th Century, the\u00a0Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair was the first chair to be created with the Eames\u2019 \u201cKazam Machine.\u201d While the chair doesn\u2019t lead with its ergonomics, the quest for good posture does inform the chair\u2019s shapely design. An elevated seat and gently tilted back holds the user in a subtly reclined position, while rubber shock mounts provide a buffer against any jolting movements. Assembled entirely by planes of intersecting plywood, the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair showcases no additional materials. With no extra embellishments to divide attention, the flat planes of plywood prove an excellent canvas for showcasing show-stopping wood veneers.<\/p>\nWhere It Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Those who are in pursuit of the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair\u00a0 may notice that it sometimes bears the acronym \u201cDCW.\u201d The shortcode stands for Dining Height (D) Side Chair (C) On Wood (W). Consider that the greenlight to fulfill your desire to outfit an entire dining table with these sensational seats.<\/p>\nEames Lounge Chair and Ottoman<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nEames Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nSoon after the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair debuted, Herman Miller assumed production of\u00a0 Mid-Century Eames chairs, and the Eames introduced their career-maker, the Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair. The legendary chair, which catapulted to icon status faster than you can say\u00a0I Dream of Eames<\/em>, ratified the Eames reputation as Mid-Century masters. Today, Eames Molded Fiberglass Shell Chairs<\/strong> <\/a>are a mainstay of public entities, making cameos in landscapes as diverse as airports, government buildings, classrooms, and even libraries.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Keystone traits of this Mid-Century Eames chair include a bumpy, textural finish that could almost be likened to adobe. Notable surface variances include cavities, subtle color gradation, and highly visible fiberglass striations. Fiberglass striations are coveted by collectors because they serve as a clear-cut indicator of a chair\u2019s advanced age. Original fiberglass chair production ceased in the 1950s due to Ray\u2019s concerns about fiberglass production\u2019s impact on the environment. Only recently was Herman Miller able to put the iconic chair into production as the Eames originally intended, thanks to advancements in a new, monomer-free \u201cdry bind\u201d process.<\/p>\n
Where It Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Their muted, archival colors make the Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair a perfect companion to any nook in need of a personality overhaul. Drop one into an entry to carry out a task as benign as collecting mail and packages and you\u2019ll undoubtedly be surprised by the sculptural integrity it lends to space. Similarly, a credenza that may be a bit undersized for a large wall can be scaled up nicely with the addition of an Eames dining chair on either end.<\/p>\nEames Wire Chair with Bikini Pad<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nEver the experimenters, the Eames developed the Eames Wire Chair as part of a mission to pare down the iconic Eames Shell Chair to just its foundation. What emerged was essentially a chrome skeleton, which arguably has more in common with Cranbrook alum Harry Bertoia\u2019s Diamond Chair than any of the Eames\u2019s other designs. To soften the chair\u2019s wire ridges, the Eames elected to outfit the chair in a one-piece leather seat pad. Nicknamed the bikini pad, the pad featured incised cut-outs to highlight the chair\u2019s grid-like architecture.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nWhere It Works Best: <\/strong>Anyone on the hunt for an Eames dining chair would be remiss to not consider the Eames Wire Chair with Bikini Pad. The chair\u2019s permeable nature also makes it an ideal choice for rooms that are outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, or any interior where a normal chair might feel too visually heavy.<\/p>\nEames Office Chair <\/em>Aluminum Group <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nAll hail the office chair that can transition from corporate offices to just-dropped start-ups to editorial boardrooms with aplomb. The chair in question, the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, first hit the production line in 1958. Featuring a lightweight aluminum frame that makes it the antithesis of the stodgy executive chair, the Eames Style office chair<\/strong><\/a> has earned a cult following among white-collar nine-to-fivers, who deem it the only self-respecting ergonomic chair on the market. Adding legitimacy to its body-alignment powers are a supportive 5-star base, tilt-swivel mechanism, and adjustable seat height.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
Where It <\/strong>Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Part of the appeal of the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair is that it\u2019s a work chair that doesn\u2019t lead with its corporate connotations. Bedroom moonlighting as an office? Opting for this modern Eames chair over a strictly ergonomic model will preserve your bedroom\u2019s status as a legitimate sanctuary. Also, if you\u2019ve been eyeing Eames style chairs, but can\u2019t justify the spend, consider this body-enhancing chair your free pass to splurge sans guilt.<\/p>\nEames Molded Plywood Dining Chair<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nExalted by\u00a0Time<\/em>\u00a0magazine as the Best Design of the 20th Century, the\u00a0Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair was the first chair to be created with the Eames\u2019 \u201cKazam Machine.\u201d While the chair doesn\u2019t lead with its ergonomics, the quest for good posture does inform the chair\u2019s shapely design. An elevated seat and gently tilted back holds the user in a subtly reclined position, while rubber shock mounts provide a buffer against any jolting movements. Assembled entirely by planes of intersecting plywood, the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair showcases no additional materials. With no extra embellishments to divide attention, the flat planes of plywood prove an excellent canvas for showcasing show-stopping wood veneers.<\/p>\nWhere It Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Those who are in pursuit of the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair\u00a0 may notice that it sometimes bears the acronym \u201cDCW.\u201d The shortcode stands for Dining Height (D) Side Chair (C) On Wood (W). Consider that the greenlight to fulfill your desire to outfit an entire dining table with these sensational seats.<\/p>\nEames Lounge Chair and Ottoman<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Keystone traits of this Mid-Century Eames chair include a bumpy, textural finish that could almost be likened to adobe. Notable surface variances include cavities, subtle color gradation, and highly visible fiberglass striations. Fiberglass striations are coveted by collectors because they serve as a clear-cut indicator of a chair\u2019s advanced age. Original fiberglass chair production ceased in the 1950s due to Ray\u2019s concerns about fiberglass production\u2019s impact on the environment. Only recently was Herman Miller able to put the iconic chair into production as the Eames originally intended, thanks to advancements in a new, monomer-free \u201cdry bind\u201d process.<\/p>\n
Where It Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Their muted, archival colors make the Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair a perfect companion to any nook in need of a personality overhaul. Drop one into an entry to carry out a task as benign as collecting mail and packages and you\u2019ll undoubtedly be surprised by the sculptural integrity it lends to space. Similarly, a credenza that may be a bit undersized for a large wall can be scaled up nicely with the addition of an Eames dining chair on either end.<\/p>\n Ever the experimenters, the Eames developed the Eames Wire Chair as part of a mission to pare down the iconic Eames Shell Chair to just its foundation. What emerged was essentially a chrome skeleton, which arguably has more in common with Cranbrook alum Harry Bertoia\u2019s Diamond Chair than any of the Eames\u2019s other designs. To soften the chair\u2019s wire ridges, the Eames elected to outfit the chair in a one-piece leather seat pad. Nicknamed the bikini pad, the pad featured incised cut-outs to highlight the chair\u2019s grid-like architecture.<\/p>\n Where It Works Best: <\/strong>Anyone on the hunt for an Eames dining chair would be remiss to not consider the Eames Wire Chair with Bikini Pad. The chair\u2019s permeable nature also makes it an ideal choice for rooms that are outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, or any interior where a normal chair might feel too visually heavy.<\/p>\n All hail the office chair that can transition from corporate offices to just-dropped start-ups to editorial boardrooms with aplomb. The chair in question, the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair, first hit the production line in 1958. Featuring a lightweight aluminum frame that makes it the antithesis of the stodgy executive chair, the Eames Style office chair<\/strong><\/a> has earned a cult following among white-collar nine-to-fivers, who deem it the only self-respecting ergonomic chair on the market. Adding legitimacy to its body-alignment powers are a supportive 5-star base, tilt-swivel mechanism, and adjustable seat height.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Where It <\/strong>Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Part of the appeal of the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair is that it\u2019s a work chair that doesn\u2019t lead with its corporate connotations. Bedroom moonlighting as an office? Opting for this modern Eames chair over a strictly ergonomic model will preserve your bedroom\u2019s status as a legitimate sanctuary. Also, if you\u2019ve been eyeing Eames style chairs, but can\u2019t justify the spend, consider this body-enhancing chair your free pass to splurge sans guilt.<\/p>\n Exalted by\u00a0Time<\/em>\u00a0magazine as the Best Design of the 20th Century, the\u00a0Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair was the first chair to be created with the Eames\u2019 \u201cKazam Machine.\u201d While the chair doesn\u2019t lead with its ergonomics, the quest for good posture does inform the chair\u2019s shapely design. An elevated seat and gently tilted back holds the user in a subtly reclined position, while rubber shock mounts provide a buffer against any jolting movements. Assembled entirely by planes of intersecting plywood, the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair showcases no additional materials. With no extra embellishments to divide attention, the flat planes of plywood prove an excellent canvas for showcasing show-stopping wood veneers.<\/p>\n Where It Works Best:\u00a0<\/strong>Those who are in pursuit of the Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair\u00a0 may notice that it sometimes bears the acronym \u201cDCW.\u201d The shortcode stands for Dining Height (D) Side Chair (C) On Wood (W). Consider that the greenlight to fulfill your desire to outfit an entire dining table with these sensational seats.<\/p>\nEames Wire Chair with Bikini Pad<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nEames Office Chair <\/em>Aluminum Group <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nEames Molded Plywood Dining Chair<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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