Designs Charles and Ray Eames they became an icon of the America of the 50s. In 1946 they began to create pieces together and in the 50s they produced chairs for Vitra that today we can find both in cafeterias and office spaces as well as in the dining rooms and living rooms of our homes.
Under the motto "design for all", they democratized the world of design and achieved great commercial success. The plastic chairs Eames Armchair in its many versions are a clear example of this, but no less popular are the Wire or LWC chairs. Are you thinking of replacing the chairs in your home? Discover Eames designs with us!
DCW chair
LWC arose from the motivation of Charles and Ray to create a piece of veneered wood molded with complex curves. The chair was featured at an event in December 1945 at the Barclay Hotel and soon became an icon of American design.
This chair, which Time magazine dubbed “the chair of the century”, is still available today in the Vitra catalog in different finishes and colors. with or without upholstery, as we have reflected in the images. Natural wood is common in living rooms, reading corners and bedrooms due to the warmth it brings to these spaces. It is becoming more and more frequent, however, to bet in these same spaces for models in bright colors in order to incorporate a modern and colored note to them.
Eames Armchair and Side Chair
Eames Plastic Armchair It was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950 for the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It was the first chair of industrial manufacture in plastic and pioneer of a new type of furniture that would later become general: the multifunctional chair whose shell could be combined with different bases.
Models characterized by an intricate and elegant base made of steel wire inspired by the Eiffel Tower, are still one of the most popular among the Armchair and Side Chair, its namesake without arms. They compete with those with wooden legs that respond to the current Nordic trend.
They remain a commercial success as they can be used in many spaces. They are a great choice to decorate the dining room, living room, bedroom or work space. And they are also appropriate for decorating outdoor spaces: gardens and terraces, as you can see in the following image.
Eames Wire Chairs
In the 1950s, Charles and Ray began experimenting with bent and welded wire and they developed, among other pieces, the wire version of the classic Eames chair. It is available without upholstery, with a seat cushion or with seat and back cushions known as “bikini” because of their shape.
The bent wire chairs black and white They are the most popular in this model and the ones we usually find in homes. They can be combined with matching cushions, thus achieving a sober and formal result. Although if what you want is a striking and casual result, the best option is, without a doubt, to bet on contrast.
Other materials
Vitra and Herman Miller continue to manufacture these chairs in polypropylene and glass wire today and offer a multitude of bases, colors and upholstery options with which to personalize Eames products. But it is also possible to find them made of other materials.
Armchair and Side Chair are also produced in wood and fiberglass. The former provide greater warmth to the spaces, while the latter give the same personality and modernity. The latter are also available in a wide variety of colors.
The popularity of Eames chairs makes it easy to find others inspired by their designs with much cheaper prices. They are not the same but you can help them achieve the same effect by investing less. Do you like Eames style chairs?