Eames Molded Plywood Chair, 1946-1949
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Side Chair
Date Made
1946-1949
Creator Notes
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, manufactured by Evans Products Company, and distributed by Herman Miller.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
89.177.21
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Plywood
Rubber (material)
Technique
Molding (Forming)
Color
Red
Dimensions
Height: 26 in
Width: 22 in
Depth: 22 in
Inscriptions
On label under seat: EVANS PRODUCTS COMPANY MOLDED PLYWOOD DIVISION, DESIGNED BY CHARLES EAMES
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