The Eames's first developed the ESU system in 1949, with the idea being to create a series of free-standing shelves and shelving units that would suit a variety of purposes. This particular iteration of the ESU series was developed by the Eames Office alongside Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, and was carefully produced with a new colour composition chosen to give the piece a fresh and contemporary look that remained respectful of the original design.
A number of ESU configurations are available from Vitra.
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”.
