Eames DAX fibreglass shell armchair

Title
Eames DAX fibreglass shell armchair
Creator
Charles and Ray Eames
Year/Period
Early 1950s
Region
United States of America
Material
Yellow shell with cord edge and early shock mounts, supported on a solid rod 'X' base fitted with early Domes of Silence glides. Manufactured by Zenith Plastics for Herman Miller.
Dimension
Object size: 79.7 x 62.8 x 57 cm
Accession No.
2008-00051
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

This chair was designed by American designer couple, Charles and Ray Eames, who pioneered many innovative technologies for modern furniture. These included moulded plywood and fibreglass, plastic resin chairs and wire mesh chairs.

 

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