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Eames Chaise

Pete — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:59:38 +0000

Just 18 inches wide, this lightly scaled chaise fits in a study, an office – even a hallway. Its soft foam cushions rest atop a gently sloping frame and two loose cushions give added support under the neck, back or legs. Remarkably comfortable, the development of the chaise was inspired by Hollywood director Billy Wilder. In a conversation with friends Charles and Ray Eames, Wilder mentioned that he often took his afternoon nap on a foot-wide plank slung between…read more

Eames Lounge & Ottoman

Pete — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:33:13 +0000

Charles and Ray Eames conceived of this exceptionally comfortable chair as the 20th-century American answer to the Edwardian English Club Chair. The Lounge Chair stands out among their work for its unapologetic luxury and the level of handicraft required in its execution. The Eameses wanted the chair to have the warm receptive look of a well-used first-baseman’s mitt, and the chair fulfills their objective with seductively soft, supple leather upholstery. Its trim lines make this high-style lou…read more

Eames Soft Pad Management Chair – Custom SB Lthr

Pete — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:31:18 +0000

A distinctive profile. A taut seat sling. Soft, thick cushions. In concert, they yield the Eames Soft Pad Chair (1969). Handsome and versatile, the Soft Pad Chair may be used in a variety of home and office settings. The chair evolved from the Eames aluminum group, furniture originally developed for a private residence designed by Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard. And with the addition of 2″ thick seat cushions, it retains the style of the earlier group, while gaining significant comfort. B…read more

Eames Aluminum Lounge Chair – HM Leather

Pete — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:35:47 +0000

This inviting high-back lounge chair offers wonderful comfort with a firm, flexible seat and upholstered headrest. As an extension of the Eames aluminum group, the chair’s design has its source in furniture originally commissioned for a private residence by architects Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard. Its exceptional comfort is created by the unique design of the seat pad-stretched tautly around cylinders at either end of the frame to create a “sitting pocket.” The lounge chair also has a ti…read more

Liege Desk

Pete — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:10:32 +0000

Exploring the boundaries between work and home, Jeffrey Bernett and Nicholas Dodziuk’s Liege Desk reflects a sense of sophistication and elegance. With a small footprint and functional storage, it integrates seamlessly into your home and work environment, allowing one to deal with the day-to-day necessities of life. The desk, exclusive to DWR, uses sustainable wood veneers in its slender tabletop. The desktop is supported by long, stainless steel sleigh legs with storage that can be…read more

Eames Lounge Chair

Pete — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:47:16 +0000

In continuous production since its introduction in 1956, the Eames Lounge Chair is widely considered one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. It was the culmination of Charles and Ray Eames’ efforts to create a club chair using the molded plywood technology that they pioneered in the ’40s. In Charles Eames’ words, the vision was a chair with the “warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.” The result has become the consummate lounge set, timelessly blending old-fashioned comfo…read more

Eames Sofa – 2 Seat

Pete — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:56:21 +0000

A study in beautiful contrasts, this sofa has a clean, angled profile that showcases its fine materials – rich walnut, soft leather, polished aluminum. Back panels are fashioned from solid walnut, hand-finished with gunstock oil. Seat cushions rest on fabric-reinforced rubber webbing for resilient body support and comfort. The design was nearly complete when Charles Eames died in 1978; the Eames Office finished the design, and Herman Miller began manufacturing t…read more

Eames Soft Pad Management Chair – HM Leather

Pete — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:41:54 +0000

A distinctive profile. A taut seat sling. Soft, thick cushions. In concert, they yield the Eames Soft Pad Chair. Handsome and versatile, the Soft Pad Chair may be used successfully in a variety of home and office settings. In the dining area, for example, each member of the family can adjust the height and angle of the chair to his or her preference. The chair evolved from the Eames aluminum group – furniture originally developed for a private residence designed by Eero Saarinen and Alexander G…read more

Eames Chaise

Pete — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:56:50 +0000

Eames Lounge & Ottoman

Pete — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:53:24 +0000