Behind The Design: The Eames Lounge Chair, A Symbol Of Comfort & Style In Homes
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What: The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Who designed it: Charles and Ray Eames
When: 1956
You are likely to spot the Eames Lounge Chair and the accompanying ottoman if you walk into any bachelor pad or well-furnished household.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956 for the Herman Miller furniture company, the fancy lounge chair is so iconic it even gets its own spot in New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
The lounge chair is believed to be inspired by the traditional English Club Chair and was meant to serve as comfort from the stresses of modern life.
It is designed in a way that the chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the chair seat and the ottoman. Over the years, the lounge chair has become synonymous with modern and mid-century design, and its iconic leather and brown plywood have become a symbol of good taste.
The chair is also designed to be comfortable; it offers lumbar support from the back panel and its tipping seat releases pressure from your spine. The chair boasts a back panel and supports your chest, allowing you to relax while you are watching television or taking a nap.
The ottoman, on the other hand, increases blood flow to the rest of your body, taking relaxation to the next level.
The debut of the Eames Lounge Chair took place on a television program in 1956 hosted by Arlene Francis. Its design vision was for it to emulate “the warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”
The Lounge Chair is often referred to as the 670/671 and is still produced today by Herman Miller.
Image via Herman Miller
Image via Herman Miller
Image via Herman Miller
Image via Herman Miller
[via Eames Office, cover image via Karen Culp / Shutterstock.com]
Image via Karen Culp / Shutterstock.com
What: The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Who designed it: Charles and Ray Eames
When: 1956
You are likely to spot the Eames Lounge Chair and the accompanying ottoman if you walk into any bachelor pad or well-furnished household.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956 for the Herman Miller furniture company, the fancy lounge chair is so iconic it even gets its own spot in New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
The lounge chair is believed to be inspired by the traditional English Club Chair and was meant to serve as comfort from the stresses of modern life.
It is designed in a way that the chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the chair seat and the ottoman. Over the years, the lounge chair has become synonymous with modern and mid-century design, and its iconic leather and brown plywood have become a symbol of good taste.
The chair is also designed to be comfortable; it offers lumbar support from the back panel and its tipping seat releases pressure from your spine. The chair boasts a back panel and supports your chest, allowing you to relax while you are watching television or taking a nap.
The ottoman, on the other hand, increases blood flow to the rest of your body, taking relaxation to the next level.
The debut of the Eames Lounge Chair took place on a television program in 1956 hosted by Arlene Francis. Its design vision was for it to emulate “the warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”
The Lounge Chair is often referred to as the 670/671 and is still produced today by Herman Miller.
Image via Herman Miller
Image via Herman Miller
Image via Herman Miller
Image via Herman Miller
[via Eames Office, cover image via Karen Culp / Shutterstock.com]
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