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| Eames Plastic Armchair |
Charles and Ray Eames were pioneers in using materials to
make furniture. They saw the possibility of moulding plastic into organic
material. They saw potential in plastic for making sturdy furniture that could
easy to move around and be affordable for everyone. The Eames
plastic armchair was a result of this thinking and came into being in 1950,
about six years before the famed Lounge Chair. Today the plastic chairs are
such a common sight today it is hard to imagine that they were exclusive six
decades ago. Besides being used individuals, multiple shells are also used on
stretchers for seating in receptions and waiting areas.
There are several
variants of the plastic chair. They mostly differ from each other on the type
of base used. They are four legged base, four legged wire base with cross
struts, wooden base with steel rod cross struts and swivel variants. The Charles eames
chair with wire bases stands 32 inches tall and has a seating width
of 24 inches.
The depth of the chair is 23 inches. The shell is supported by a
four-legged aluminium base that firmly attaches to the chair. While the chair
may appear weak, it is surprisingly strong and can effortlessly serve many
years. The chair is perfect for dining
as well as it is set at the right height. The original chair is sturdy and can
be used for outdoor purposes. If you are looking for cheaper alternatives, you
can find high quality replicas online.
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