Charles and Ray Eames frequently created variations of their chair designs by combining one seat shell with a different base. Thus, the Plywood Group was available, from the outset with a chromed tubular steel base, making the design appear lighter and creating an aesthetically-pleasing contrast of the two materials.
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”.
