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Charles and Ray Eames ‘DCM’ Chairs for Vitra - 1999

Creator: Charles & Ray Eames - Vitra
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Vitra manufactured 'DCM' plywood chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1999. Thanks to the slender organic shapes of the seats and the backshells, Charles and Ray Eames’ DCM quickly acquired the nickname ‘Potato Chip Chair’. Charles and Ray Eames experimented for years with new techniques to produce three-dimensional molded plywood seat shells that took on the contours of the human body. They succeeded with the chairs in the Plywood Group, which have grown into classics with a look that still feels contemporary today. For the Plywood Group, they also combined the seats and backs with different bases. Thanks to the organic shape of the plywood shells and the slightly flexible backrests, these light and compact chairs offer a high level of comfort. This armchair is made of beautiful ash plywood black. Minimal traces of use give this chair the character that suits timeless design.

Together with his wife Ray Eames (1912–1988) he significantly contributes to the development of the US post-war design and still inspires designers with his functional furniture design. In 1938 he gets a scholarship at the Cranbrook Academy. A year later Charles Eames teaches design there – where he also develops a close friendship with Eero Saarinen. In 1940 together they win the MoMA 'Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition. Charles Eames works with his wife in various areas such as architecture, conceptual design of exhibitions, photography, and multimedia presentations.

Priced as a pair.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Metal & Plywood.
Creation Date:	1999
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	509978

Dimensions

W.	19.09 in;	H.	28.74 in;	D.	20.47 in;
W.	48.5 cm;	H.	73 cm;	D.	52 cm;

Seat H.	17.32 in;
Seat H.	44 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood by Boris, located in Antwerp, Belgium, offers a unique selection of high-end 20th-century furniture and decorative pieces, alongside a range of antique items. For appointments or inquiries, contact us at +32 493 794 223 or info@goldwoodbyboris.com.

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