Chair Eames EA 108

This ea 108 chair was designed by charles & ray eames in 1958 and produced by the American manufacturer herman miller for the American market and by vitra in Europe. This chair can rotate and is marked with the sign herman miller, number 938-138. Entirely original piece. The padding is made of ribbed blue hop fabric ('hopsak'). The armrests are removable. Ray and charles eames are a pair of American designers whose name is known to anyone interested in modern design. Charles eames was born in 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri. He studied architecture at the University of Washington and at the invitation of the Finnish architect Saarinen, he continued his studies at the cranbrook academy of arts in Michigan in 1940. Ray eames is an artist and photographer born in 1912 in Sacramento, California. She has had an important career as a furniture designer since 1941, when she and charles began molding plywood furniture. In 1946, the eames exhibited their work at the moma, and in 1948, herman miller began producing their drawings. Charles and ray eames have received many prestigious design awards throughout their careers, such as the UK's Royal Gold Medal and the Art Awards from the American Institute of Architects. In 1985, the Association of Industrial Designers of America awarded eames the title of the most influential designer of the 20th century. Charles eames continued his career until his death in 1978, and Ray died ten years later. Given its age, this chair is still in good condition, minimal traces of use, scratches and scratches.

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