Exploded Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman on Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 2009

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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

Digital image

Date Made

13 February 2009

Subject Date

13 February 2009

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.1929.3390

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Color

Multicolored