Eames Fiberglass Armchair
The Eames Molded Plastic & Fiberglass Armchair is a fiberglass chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, that appeared on the market in 1950. 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.
The Armchair, with central aluminium stand (DAL) | |
| Designer | Charles and Ray Eames |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
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