Charles and Ray Eames (1907-1978) and (1912-1988)
Moulded plywood 'LCW' lounge chair after a design in 1946 by Charles and Ray Eames, USA
Mid Century Modern Styling: Furniture & Interiors
LOT 354
Charles and Ray Eames (1907-1978) and (1912-1988)
Moulded plywood 'LCW' lounge chair after a design in 1946 by Charles and Ray Eames, USA
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 13 214
About this Item
USA
Moulded plywood 'LCW' lounge chair after a design in 1946 by Charles and Ray Eames, USA
the shaped rectangular backrest above a curved seat, joined by a spine, raised on bent square-section legs
c.1980-1990
height: 70cm; width: 55,5cm; depth: 60cm
Notes
This LCW (Lounge Chair Wood ) is regarded as one of the most important furniture designs of the 20th century.
It was nicknamed the 'chair of the century' by some critics because of its innovative moulded plywood construction which was developed by the Eameses after the Second World War.
Provenance
Innovation Furniture, Cape Town retailer of licensed Cassina and other leading European manufacturers
View all Charles and Ray Eames (1907-1978) and (1912-1988) lots for sale in this auction
More from Mid-Century Modern Styling: Furniture & Interiors
Set of four 'Plia' folding chairs with hanging rack for Anonima Castelli, Italy
ZAR 12 000 - 14 000
Pair of 'Red and Blue' armchairs after a 1918 design by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Refectory style oak coffee table, England
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
'Tarja' teak drinks cart for Oy Stockmann Ab, Finland
ZAR 5 000 - 6 000
'Model 1227' Anglepoise desk lamp, England
ZAR 2 000 - 4 000
