Eames Wire Chair
A review of the 1952 herman miller illustrated price list reveals that the dkr 1 an upholstered wire chair dining or desk height with single upholstered pad cost 31 65 in fabric.
Eames wire chair. We offer hundreds of upholstery options for your eames wire chairs. The seat shell of the dkr wire chair dining chair k wire rod base by charles and ray eames is made of spot welded steel a construction method that was also adopted for the legendary eiffel tower base. The eames lounge chair and ottoman was the third and in our opinion greatest and last of the three designs that forged the reputation of the eames chair no ordinary chairs indeed. The eames wire chair is a unique iteration in the shell chair s continuous evolution.
In the 1950s charles and ray started experimenting in bent and welded wire. This inimitable classic is extremely robust and suited for use in restaurants canteens cafeterias and informal meeting areas. The dkr 2 the same chair but with a two piece upholstered pad was 24 75 in. An original design by charles and ray eames this eames shell chair is manufactured by herman miller.
Everyone wanted to be seen with the eames lounge chair ottoman including this well known double page advert for this major brand in the 1950 s. In the 1950s the eames office started experimenting in bent and welded wire. Inspired by trays dress forms and baskets the eames office developed a number of pieces including the wire version of the single shell form. Its patented design maximizes both lightness and strength and complements the eiffel base.
Designed by charles and ray eames out of welded steel wire the wire chair is a variation on the theme of the organically shaped one piece seat shell combining transparent lightness with technological sophistication. Vintage images by grant taylor and gifted to the eames office by j f. Vinyl leather knoll fabrics and dozens of vintage designs by eames alexander girard and verner panton. The woven wire seat was inspired by dress forms.
Inspired by trays dress forms and baskets the team developed a number of pieces including the wire version of the single shell form. The eames wire chair is a unique iteration in the evolution of charles and ray s pursuit of a one piece seat shell. The version with a powder coated finish can also be used. The eames wire chair is a unique iteration in the shell chair s continuous evolution.
The side chair designs of charles and ray eames in fiberglass plywood and wire are some of the most well known and most spotted furniture designs in history.