Source: The Met Open Access • Public Domain
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
Movement
Year / Era
1950 · 1950s
Materials
Fiberglass, Steel
Style
Organic Modern
Licensing
Public Domain
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