by charles and ray eames

hermanmiller.comeamesoffice.comeamesfoundation.org

Mariana SilvaGraphic Design Studio IFall 2011Ringling College of Art + Design

RAR The Eames molded plastic armchair derives from the original molded chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This unique variation features a molded shell with a deep seat pocket, integrated armrests and a high backrest, which was originally manufactured in fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The special fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The special rocking base consists of the iconic Eames wire base set atop birch wood rockers and steel rods.

Year: 1948

Dimensions: 26.5” x 4.5” x 27.25”

Manufactured by: Herman Miller

charles and ray eames’ rocking armchair rod

RAR The Eames molded plastic armchair derives from the original molded chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This unique variation features a molded shell with a deep seat pocket, integrated armrests and a high backrest, which was originally manufactured in fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The special fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The special rocking base consists of the iconic Eames wire base set atop birch wood rockers and steel rods.

Year: 1948

Dimensions: 26.5” x 4.5” x 27.25”

Manufactured by: Herman Miller

charles and ray eames’ rocking armchair rod

The design for the first molded plastic chair was the brainchild of Charles and Ray Eames. The idea was conceived for the Museum of Modern Art’s international competition for Low Cost Furniture Design in 1948. The couple used modeling techniques developed in World War II to manufacture their World War II to manufacture their plastic chair, and in 1951, the Herman Miller Furniture Company began mass-production.

The Eames were interested in new materials and saw plastic as the chance to form organic seat shells to conform to the body’s shape.

The design for the first molded plastic chair was the brainchild of Charles and Ray Eames. The idea was conceived for the Museum of Modern Art’s international competition for Low Cost Furniture Design in 1948. The couple used modeling techniques developed in World War II to manufacture their World War II to manufacture their plastic chair, and in 1951, the Herman Miller Furniture Company began mass-production.

The Eames were interested in new materials and saw plastic as the chance to form organic seat shells to conform to the body’s shape.

The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America’s most important designers of the 20th century. They approached problem solving as an adventure, which combined with a sophisticated aesthetic resulted in design that is still imitated today. Their collection of work imitated today. Their collection of work includes not only modern furniture but photography, film, games, toys and even splints for wounded military during World War II.

charles and ray

The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America’s most important designers of the 20th century. They approached problem solving as an adventure, which combined with a sophisticated aesthetic resulted in design that is still imitated today. Their collection of work imitated today. Their collection of work includes not only modern furniture but photography, film, games, toys and even splints for wounded military during World War II.

charles and ray

by charles and ray eames

hermanmiller.comeamesoffice.comeamesfoundation.org

Mariana SilvaGraphic Design Studio IFall 2011Ringling College of Art + Design