Their organically shaped plastic seat shells were later combined with various different bases and manufactured in their millions. In this version, which is produced from long-lasting recycled polypropylene, the armchair not only offers even greater sitting comfort, but even more functionality. This configuration also features an elegant La Fonda base in polished die-cast aluminium, making it a tonally perfect object for all manner of settings, both formal and informal.
This piece is part of the iconic Eames collection of shell chairs.
American husband and wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound influence on the visual character of American life, producing original work within the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.
The Eames’ first partnered with Vitra in 1957 to produce some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the history of interior design. Today Vitra continues to reflect their philosophy on design and functionality, best understood through Charles’ own words: “Recognising the need is the primary condition for the design”.
