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
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ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
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ZAR 6 000
Location
Cape Town
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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
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