Molded Plastic Armchair

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Mid-Century Modern

Molded Plastic Armchair

Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

History

One of the first industrially produced plastic chairs, the Eames molded shell wedded organic ergonomics to mass manufacture. Its single-piece seat rests on interchangeable bases, embodying the couple's belief in 'the best for the most for the least.'

Designer

Charles & Ray Eames

Movement

Mid-Century Modern

Year / Era

1950 · 1950s

Materials

Fiberglass, Steel

Style

Organic Modern

Licensing

Public Domain

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