Charles and Ray Eames were husband and spouse designers who created the Eames chairs in the 1950s. They made groundbreaking contributions in modern architecture, graphic design, and furniture. The Eames chair is one of their most popular pieces. Continue reading?
The Eames chairs was developed by the couple after they experimented with moulded wood, fibreglass and reinforced plastics. The Eames original shell became a huge success and is still reproduced today. Top furniture manufacturers use the Eames style to create stylish and comfy furniture. They include dining, lounge and office chairs.
Herman Miller, a leading US manufacturer, has continued to use the chair ever since its first introduction. Herman Miller prides themselves on providing furniture with innovative designs and using technology that enhances human experience. The Eames lounge chair with ottoman is a part of the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Museum of Modern Art of New York.
Eames chair models have been used extensively in films, music videos and television shows. The chair is seen in Beyonces Countdown music video, Frasier episodes, Friends episodes, Mad Men episodes, Alan Sugars The Apprentice episode, Adam Sandlers Click film, The X Factor as well as in Simon Cowells lounge (as revealed during an Interview with People magazine).
The Eames office chairs are currently very fashionable because they appear in TV shows such as The Apprentice or The X Factor.
There are many furniture companies that specialize in Eames designs. Leather executive chairs from Eames are available in a variety of colors and are ideal for brightening the office. Eames inspired mesh chair designs feature a soft mesh with aluminium and chrome. The chairs are luxurious, durable and highly functional. You can enjoy the comfort of an Eames high back soft pad chair. This chair has ergonomic qualities, as well. It can support the body and help it adopt the correct posture.