Learn about the designers Charles and Ray Eames, creators of the world-renowned Eames lounge chair and molded plywood chairs.

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Charles & Ray Eames | 'Why don't we make an updated version of the old English club chair?' With this comment, Charles Eames initiated...

Charles Eames, Ray Eames. Lounge Chair and Ottoman. 1956. Herman Miller Furniture Co., Zeeland, MI. Molded rosewood, plywood, leather, cast aluminum, rubber shock mounts, and stainless steel glides. .a (chair): 33 x 33 3/4 x 33" (83.8 x 85.7 x 83.8 cm) .b (ottoman): 16 x 26 x 21" (40.6 x 66 x 53.3 cm). Gift of the manufacturer. 336.1960.a-b. Architecture & Design

The Eames lounge chair is a classic and iconic piece of furniture that seamlessly blends modern design with comfort. Its combination of wood, leather, and metal materials creates a luxurious and sophisticated look that is both timeless and stylish. Eames lounge chair from @friloconcept

The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman get better with age, in part because of how they are made. From the innovative hardware that fastens the cushions to the shell without marring the appearance of the wood to the fact that each piece continues to be assembled by hand, the combination of craft and manufacturing consistency results in pieces that are genuinely authentic. #loungechair #ottoman #classicfurniture #iconicfurniture #vintage #luxuryfurniture #interiordesign #homeinterior