Exploded Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 2006

Artifact Overview

This artistically suspended piece explores the complex way plywood, leather, and aluminum came together to form Charles and Ray Eames' innovative -- yet classic -- lounge chair and ottoman. The molded rosewood shell and plush upholstery achieve Charles' stated ambition to create the inviting look of a well-used baseball mitt.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sculpture (Visual work)

Date Made

2006

Creators

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Zeeland

Creator Notes

Sculpture designed by Vincent Faust; components made by Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan. Lounge chair designed by Ray and Charles Eames.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

2008.7.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.

Material

Aluminum
Leather
Plastic
Plywood
Rosewood (Wood)
Steel
Wire

Technique

Handmade

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 81 in
Width: 6 ft
Depth: 6 ft

Keywords	Armchairs Chairs (Furniture forms) Ottoman Footstools Reclining Chairs Sculpture (Visual works) Furniture Eames lounge chair and ottoman Eames, Charles, 1907-1978 Eames, Ray, 1912-1988 Herman Miller, Inc.