Wire Side Chair Task, 1953 Original Manufacturer: Herman Miller > Designer: Charles Eames > Country: United States

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

"Who would say that pleasure is not useful?" -Charles Eames

In 1951, Charles and Ray Eames met the challenge of making a reasonably priced, quality chair that was light yet strong. Their solution - the Eames wire chair. It featured a sculpted look, comfort, and practicality which made It an immediate hit. Today's versions remain true to the original design, materials, and detailing.

They made the rim of the chair a lighter-gauge wire and doubled it for stability to achieve strength requirements, an organic shape, and cost restraints. This advance won them the first American mechanical patent for design.

The airy silhouette of the wire chair's organic shape fits the contours of the body making the wire chair a perfect choice for residences and workplaces alike.