Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Charles Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Company And Is Sealed. 1 Splint Designed by Charles And Ray Eames For The Navy Of The United States Of America Mad...
Wood, Birch, Paper
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Charles Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Company And Is Sealed. 1 Splint Designed by Charles And Ray Eames For The Navy Of The United States Of America Mad...
Wood, Birch, Paper
Original Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century Leg Splint in Molded Plywood, 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare leg splint by Charles & Ray Eames in molded plywood and its unopened original wrapping produced by Evans 1943.
Plywood, Paper
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
1 Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper, Evans Products Co., And Is Sealed. 1 Leg Splint Designed For The Navy, For The United States Of America, Made Of Birch Plywood In 1943. Stock...
Wood, Birch, Paper
Molded Plywood Leg Splint by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in 성동구, KR
Mid century leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1943.
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint, circa 1942
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Charles and Ray Eames molded plywood leg splint circa 1942 manufactured by Evans Products, molded plywood division.
Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint, 1940s
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles and Ray Eames 'S2-1790' leg splint, molded plywood Molded Plywood Division, Evans Products Company Los Angeles, California, 1940s Measurements in inches: 42.5 high x 8 ...
Plywood
Eames Leg Splint in Original Wrapper
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rare Eames plywood leg splint from Evans Products Company, in original wrapper with label, circa 1943. Label and wrapper are torn.
Unavailable
H 42 in W 7.75 in D 4.13 in
Molded Plywood World War II Leg Splints by Charles Eames for Evans
By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Charles Eames for Evans Products Rare Set of Six Dept of the Navy Issue unopened molded plywood leg splints.
Plywood
Evans Products 1942 Wrapped US Navy Eames Plywood Leg Splint
By Charles Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A wrapped example of the iconic Eames splint produced by Evans Products for the US Navy in 1942. This is a great collector's piece to own and features completely intact wrapping.
Plywood
6 Wrapped Charles Eames Leg Splints 1942
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Camden, ME
Set of six Charles Eames' leg splints manufactured by Evans Products Co., Molded Plywood Div., Venice, CA. in their original wrappings.
Mid Century Ray and Charles Eames Leg Splint for Evans Products
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century WWII leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1943.
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splint
By Charles Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
All original Charles and Ray Eames leg splint circa mid-1940s.
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Utrecht, NL
Charles and Ray Eames leg splint, 1943 for Evans.
Plywood
CHARLES EAMES ; VINTAGE LEG SPLINT
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles Eames for the Plyformed Wood Co.( later Evans Products) 1943, plywood leg splint designed for the U.S.
Eames Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division. Los Angeles California marked and stamped including the original wrapper
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Sculptural Wood Leg Splint 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, sculptural wood leg splint, by Charles and Ray Eames, circa the 1940s.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Wood Leg Splint Sculpture 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this rare Charles & Ray Eames sculptural leg splint, designed for the US Navy, this iconic sculpture was crafted using birch and molded plywood.
Wood
Evan Molded Ply Wood Leg Splint Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A molded plywood leg splint conceived during the war years with the process transferring to furniture design by the team of Ray and Charles Eames.
Ray and Charles Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint Industrial Design Wall Art
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
Created by Ray and Charles Eames between 1941 to 1942 for the U.S. Navy is the molded plywood leg splint, plywood was called Plyformed Wood during this time.
Plywood
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H 41.74 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century Wooden Plywood Leg Splint by Evans USA, 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare American early mid century wooden "leg splint" in molded plywood by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Evans USA, 1940s.
Plywood
Eames Birch Leg Splint for Evans Products Plywood Division
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Must have for the Eames addicts a leg splint in birch plywood. Produced and signed by Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood division. Very good original condition with original wrap...
Plywood
Eames Mahogany Leg Splint for Evans Products Plywood Division
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Must have for the Eames addicts a leg splint in mahogany plywood. Produced and signed by Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood division. Very good original condition and in an uncom...
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles & Ray Eames Leg Splint Evans Products 1943 Original Evans Product Label
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
CHARLES EAMES LEG SPLINT EVANS PRODUCTS 1943. Charles Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Company Eames Birch Plywood Leg Splint 1943 Charles Ray Eames Mid C...
Wood
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H 42 in W 7.75 in D 4.13 in
Six Wrapped Charles Eames Evans Products Leg Splints, 1942, Mid-Century
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Camden, ME
Set of six Charles Eames' leg splints manufactured by Evans Products Co., Molded Plywood Div., Venice, CA. in their original wrappings.
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division. Still in their original 1940's wrapping. Each splint is sold separately. Price is per ...
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division. Still in their original 1940's wrapping. Each splint is sold separately. Price is per ...
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splints
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division. Still in their original 1940's wrapping. Each splint is sold separately. Please use C...
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splints
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splints
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division.
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splints
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division.
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Leg Splints
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames Sculptural Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural leg splint, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products, American, circa 1940s.
Mahogany
WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The WWII molded plywood leg splint, designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Evans Mfg., is a pioneering example of functional design and innovative use of materials.
Plywood
WWII Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames
By Evans Products Company, Charles Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The WWII molded plywood leg splint, designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Evans Mfg., is a pioneering example of functional design and innovative use of materials.
Plywood
Charles & Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907/1912-1978/1988) for Evans Products, leg splint in molded plywood, with branded "S2-1790" interior and stamped manufacturer's mark to exterior 'S...
Plywood
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H 43 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Single Leg Splint by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Modern leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company in the 1940s.
Wood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
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H 3.94 in W 42.52 in D 7.88 in
Plywood Leg Splint by Charles & Ray Eames in original Evans packing USA 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The molded plywood leg splint, designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood division, is a pioneering example of functional design and innovat...
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans with Mahogany Veneer
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans Products
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Molded plywood leg splint designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products c. 1940s.
Plywood
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H 42 in W 8 in D 4 in
Two Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splints for Evans Only One in Its Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division.
Plywood
Charles Eames 'Leg Splint'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cologne, DE
Charles Eames 'Leg Splint,' circa 1942. Execution: Evans Products, USA.
Plywood
Charles Eames Leg Splint
Located in Hudson, NY
Plywood leg splint designed by Charles Eames for U S Navy ; c. 1943; manufactured by Evans Co.
Plywood
Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Plywood Leg Splint by Charles Eames, Manufactured by Evans Products Co., Molded Plywood Division, Venice, CA.
Plywood
Charles Eames Plywood Leg Splint 1942
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berkeley, CA
New old stock from WW2. This molded plywood leg splint was designed by Charles & Ray Eames.
Plywood
Charles And Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Original design created during world war II for the U.S. navy. The MoMA collection counts with one of these pieces.
Molded Plywood Leg Splint by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Winnetka, IL
A molded plywood splint designed to replace the problematic metal splints used by the military during WWII. The Eameses experimented with their wood-molding process to try to satisfy...
Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Commissioned by the U.S. Navy, Charles and Ray Eames designed and produced this molded plywood leg splint in 1942 to be both light weight and sturdy.
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint, circa 1942
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Portland, OR
The precursor to modern molded wood furniture design, this leg splint was commissioned from Charles and Ray Eames by the United States Navy in World War II.
Folding Plywood Screen by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Plywood construction with bentwood frame. 9 available
Bentwood, Plywood
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling. F...
Wood
$1,800
H 28 in W 26 in D 28 in
EA178 Loose Cushion Arm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1979. We reupholstered and refoamed the loose cushion in a nubby brown/white boucle but kept the chair fabric original.
Fabric, Bouclé
Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood DCW dining chair or side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s. 16.6” seat height
Plywood
Eames FSW-6 Folding Screen by Herman Miller, Curved Maple, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames’ iconic folding screen, FSW-6, for Herman Miller takes the inspiration for its undulating shape from the folds of heavy drapery. Composed of articulated panels ...
Maple, Plywood
$5,000
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.25 in
C. 1952 Herman Miller Eames DCW Dining Chair in Walnut and Slunk Skin
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DCW Dining Side Chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. This particular chair was manufactured ca. 1952 in the United States by Herman Miller. The desi...
Steel
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year production featuring early exposed fibers, heavy iron x base, large rubber shock monts, unu...
Iron
1954 Herman Miller Eames LCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Metal Legs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1954 production Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair with Metal Legs), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This was one of the earliest designs by the Eames,' af...
Metal
$4,295
H 26.75 in W 22.15 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century Modern Early Version C1946 Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Birch
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
What more can be said about this chair. Such a revolutionary design which took a fair amount of time to perfect. This particular chair is crafted from birch and bears all the origina...
Birch, Plywood
$650
H 32.25 in W 19 in D 21 in
1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top, upholstered pad, and early X base. This piece can be dated due to the use of this ...
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames FSW 8 Panel Screen
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Birch Plywood and canvas screen Early production Original finish.
Birch
$12,900
H 25.9 in W 22 in D 38 in
Frank Gehry, "Contour" Rocker, Cardboard, Masonite, Easy Edges, Inc, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
An early production "Contour" Rocker / Rocking Chaise, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Produced by Easy Edges, Inc, United States / Canada, 1970s. Produced in corrugated cardboard...
Masonite, Paper
Charles and Ray Eames, LCW Lounge Chair, circa 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Belmont, MA
Charles and Ray Eames. Iconic LCW lounge chair in black stained plywood, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactured by Evans / Herman Miller. The veneer and chair is in good o...
Plywood
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired by request from Alexander Girard, who needed seating for his new Manhattan restaur...
Steel
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 22.25 in D 24.25 in
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat and back. The wide variety of wood available adds to the versatility and beauty of...
Plywood
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in Dm 13 in
1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Patinated 1970s production Herman Miller stool in its original finish. 4 matching stools were acquired at the same time from a Grosse Pointe Michigan Estate. This one is often re...
Walnut
Find an original Eames leg splint on 1stDibs today.
During World War II, American designers Charles and Ray Eames (1907–78; 1912–88) worked with the United States Navy to make a new leg splint. Recognizing that metal splints could further injure a wounded person through the vibrations of their material, the couple created a new model with molded plywood.
Charles and Ray met at Michigan’s Cranbrook Academy of Art, a breeding ground for some of the best known mid-century modern designers in America. The couple married in 1941 and soon after moved to Los Angeles, California, and lived in an apartment building designed by architect Richard Neutra. Charles worked on set design at MGM, and at night, in a humble workshop they established in the guest bedroom, he and Ray experimented with molded plywood on a homemade device they called the “Kazaam!” machine.
In 1942, the couple won a Navy contract to create molded plywood leg splints that would be used to support wartime medical efforts. Soon, the Evans Product Company was producing the splints and the Eameses opened the famed Eames Office and studio.
This wartime experience propelled the Eameses to continue their explorations in plywood. After establishing the Eames Office, Charles and Ray would garner universal renown for their pioneering work in architecture, film, graphic design and furniture, producing timeless designs in their DCM chair, lounge chair, Dax chair and many more for Herman Miller, a legendary manufacturer that fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style.
Under the direction of George Nelson, an architect who had written widely about modern furniture design, Herman Miller would embrace new technologies and materials and audacious biomorphic forms. The manufacturer helped transform the American home and office, and some of the most iconic furniture produced by Herman Miller includes a range of works created by the Eameses.
Find original Eames leg splints and vintage Eames furniture today on 1stDibs.
Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Eameses were lovers of folk craft who had a genius for making highly original chairs, tables, case pieces and other furniture using traditional materials and forms.
As furniture designers, filmmakers, artists, textile and graphic designers and even toy and puzzle makers, the Eameses were a visionary and effective force for the notion that design should be an agent of positive change. They are the happy, ever-curious, ever-adventurous faces of modernism.
Charles Eames (1907–78) studied architecture and industrial design. Ray Eames (née Beatrice Alexandra Kaiser, 1912–88) was an artist, who studied under the Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit (the legendary institution where Charles also met his frequent collaborator Eero Saarinen and the artist and designer Harry Bertoia) and married the next year.
His technical skills and her artistic flair were wonderfully complementary. They moved to Los Angeles in 1941, where Charles worked on set design for MGM. In the evenings at their apartment, they experimented with molded plywood using a handmade heat-and-pressurization device they called the “Kazam!” machine. The next year, they won a contract from the U.S. Navy for lightweight plywood leg splints for wounded servicemen — vintage Eames splints are coveted collectibles today; more so those that Ray used to make sculptures.
The Navy contract allowed Charles to open a professional studio, and the attention-grabbing plywood furniture the firm produced prompted George Nelson, the director of design of the furniture-maker Herman Miller Inc., to enlist Charles and (by association, if not by contract) Ray in 1946. Some of the first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the Eames chair, the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, and the DCM, or Dining Chair Metal, supported by tubular steel.
The Eameses eagerly embraced new technology and materials, and one of their peculiar talents was to imbue their supremely modern design with references to folk traditions.
Their Wire chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of “good design for all” drove their molded fiberglass chair series that same decade, and also produced the organic-form, ever-delightful La Chaise. In 1956 the Eames lounge chair and ottoman appeared — the supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as there are people with good taste and sense.
Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” For very good collectors and thoughtful interior designers, a piece of design by the Eameses, the closer produced to original conception the better, is almost de rigueur — for its beauty and comfort, and not least as a tribute to the creative legacy and enduring influence of Charles and Ray Eames.
The original Eames furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes chairs, tables, case pieces and other items.
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