Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller®
By molding lightweight plywood veneer into gentle curves, Charles and Ray Eames created a chair of contoured comfort - and established the foundation for a major movement in modern furniture design. Sized for dining or work tables, this classic design works in any space calling for refined seating with enduring style.
This chair's curved plywood seat and back are so thin, the design was nicknamed the "potato chip chair" soon after it was launched. Decades later, it earned a different title, when Time magazine named it the Best Design of the 20th century.
Designer and Original Production Date
Charles and Ray Eames, 1946
General Dimensions
Nonupholstered:
- Width: 19.75"
- Depth: 20.75"
- Height: 29.75"
- Seat Height: 17.5"
Upholstered:
- Width: 20"
- Depth: 21"
- Height: 30.25"
- Seat Height: 18.5"
Material
- Natural face veneer
- Hardwood inner plies
- 5-ply seat and back
- 8-ply legs
Finished
- Walnut
- Red stain (on birch veneer)
- White ash
- Ebony (stain on ash veneer)
- Santos palisander
Additional Notes
- Can be ordered upholstered
- Ships assembled
- 5 year warranty
- Avoid direct sunlight
Maintenance
- Dust regularly with a slightly damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe dry with a dry, soft cloth in the direction of the wood grain.
- Spills should be immediately wiped up with a damp cloth.
- Monthly: Clean the surface with a soft cloth dampened with a quality cleaner formulated for wood furniture. Wipe the surface in the direction of the wood grain to remove dirt and fingerprints. Wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth.
Please email info@alteriors for additional finish options.
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