Inspired by one of Ray Eames’s graphic-style paintings, this distinctive mobile consists of two organically shaped plywood elements that dynamically revolve around each other in mid-air. The original 1941 design - a result of several experiments involving plywood moulding techniques - was hung in the Eames’s Los Angeles apartment.
The Eames Plywood Mobile instils a sense of play and movement into any studio, curated living space or children’s room where design takes centre stage.
An alternative design is also available: the Model AL.
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”.
