| 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. Since then, the chairs' aesthetic integrity, enduring charm, and comfort have earned it recognition as the best of modern design. Distinctive Design Scuplted form. Molding thin sheets of lightweight veneer into gently curved shapes gives the hard material a soft, inviting appearance. Finish choice. Outer ply is cherry, walnut, natural ash, red-stained ash, or ebony-stained ash. Leg choice. Wood or chrome-plated steel. A Shape That Sits Well Natural contours: The five-ply seat and back are designed to comfortably fit the body. Shock mounts: Made of resilient natural rubber to absorb movement. Design Story In the early 1940s, when Charles and Ray Eames was working on MGM set designs, he would return to the small apartment where he and his wife, Ray, were experimenting 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 inexpensive, high-quality chairs that could be mass-produced. The process eliminated the extraneous wood needed to connect the seat with the back, which reduced the weight and visual profile of the chair and established a basis for modern furniture design. The chair is in the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. DISCOVERING DESIGN |
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