Designer | Charles and Ray Eames |
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Date | 1948–1950 |
Materials | Zenaloy (polyester reinforced with fiberglass) |
Style / tradition | Mid-century modern furniture design |
Sold by | Herman Miller (United States) Vitra (Switzerland) |
The Eames Molded Plastic & Fiberglass Armchair is a fiberglass chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, that appeared on the market in 1950.[1] The chair was intentionally designed for the International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design. This competition, sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art, was motivated by the urgent need in the post-war period for low-cost housing and furnishing designs adaptable to small housing units.[2]
The chair was offered in a variety of colors and bases, such as the "Eiffel Tower" metal base, a wooden base, and a rocker base. The plastic fiberglass armchair is one of the most famous designs of Charles and Ray Eames, and is still popular today.