An enduring classic of decorative design, the iconic Eames Elephant is presented here in a fresh green colour-way, produced to commemorate 70 years of Eames and Vitra’s highly successful collaboration. A highly sought-after piece of paraphernalia amongst design enthusiasts, Charles and Ray Eames first introduced their Elephant, which was initially intended as a toy for children, in 1945. This iteration is crafted from veneer-coated plywood, and finished in a bold dark green stain.
While the joy of the Eames Elephant lies in an “art for art’s sake” sense of simple, elevating beauty, the piece also serves as a handy occasional stool or footrest. A wide range of Vitra Elephants are available.
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”.
