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Lounge Chair & Ottoman (670)

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Mid-Century Modern

Lounge Chair & Ottoman (670)

Charles & Ray Eames, 1956

History

Conceived as a modern take on the English club chair — 'the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt' — the 670 layered molded rosewood plywood shells with plush leather, becoming a lifelong symbol of relaxed American luxury.

Year / Era

1956 · 1950s

Materials

Molded Plywood, Leather, Aluminum

Style

Organic Modern

Licensing

Public Domain

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