Product sheet LCW (pre-production)
Designer:
Charles Eames
Ray Eames
Manufacturer:
Evans Products
Year: 1945
Charles Eames
Ray Eames
Manufacturer:
Evans Products
Year: 1945
In the earliest models of the molded plywood chairs, Eames strived to achieve a fused bond between the rubber shock mount and the plywood seat and spine. The intended design, void of metal, lent a seamless quality to this important connection. Ultimately, the joint failed to be durable and a screw and metal washer mount were added to strengthen the connection at the spine. The exposed metal hardware became an important aesthetic change to the final production version of this famous chair.
Walnut plywood, rubber
22w x 23d x 25.5h
Walnut plywood, rubber
22w x 23d x 25.5h
estimated value:
3000-5000 US$
reached price:
4500 US$
Auction:
Modernist 20th Century
Sales date: 2002-10-06
location: Chicago
Lot number: 186
3000-5000 US$
reached price:
4500 US$
Auction:
Modernist 20th Century
Sales date: 2002-10-06
location: Chicago
Lot number: 186
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