![]() ![]() The final version had roots in previous plywood experimentation at the Eames Office by Charles, Don Albinson and Harry Bertoia during the 1940's. ![]() It is comprised of 20 major separate components and was one of the Eames Office’s first ‘expensive’ articles, moving away from the mass produced low cost furniture such as the fiberglass series. The Eames Lounge Chair is one of the most complex pieces in terms of its construction. Whichever story is to be believed, one thing is certainly true, the combination of beautifully crafted rosewood, luxurious Scottish leather and down filling fully fits the luxurious tag and justifies the considerable cost of the piece through the decades. Some stories indicate Charles wanted the chair to 'fit like a baseball glove' whilst others say he wanted the look and feel of a 'gentleman's club chair'. ![]() Many a legend has been written about the origins of the design of the Eames Lounge Chair. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman has gone on to become one of the most well known and desirable furniture designs ever and has been in continuous production since it was launched. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman were actually available to buy separately but always recommended together to ensure they would be entirely matching. They are models 670 ( lounge chair) and 671 (ottoman), a luxury chair and matching stool, commissioned by Herman Miller and released in 1956. ![]()
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