First designed in 1948, Vitra have retained Charles and Ray Eames’ idea of combining a comfortable seat with different bases, in order to achieve the widest use for the chair. In this latest version made of polypropylene, the armchair now offers even greater sitting comfort. The chair is suitable for the home, cafés, offices, lobbies or waiting rooms and training areas, adding an iconic styling to any interior. This chair is part of the Eames collection of shell chairs.
American husband and wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound influence on the visual character of American life, producing original work within the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.
The Eames’ first partnered with Vitra in 1957 to produce some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the history of interior design. Today Vitra continues to reflect their philosophy on design and functionality, best understood through Charles’ own words: “Recognising the need is the primary condition for the design”.