Designed in 1945 by the legendary husband-and-wife duo Charles and Ray Eames, the LCW Lounge Chair (Lounge Chair Wood) is a monumental milestone in the history of industrial design. Hailed by Time magazine as the "Design of the Century," this low-slung masterpiece completely revolutionized how furniture was manufactured. It was the ultimate culmination of the Eameses' years of intense experimentation with molded plywood, creating an organic, completely un-upholstered chair that perfectly mimics the contours of the human body. Before the LCW Lounge Chair, plywood could only be bent in single, simple curves. Charles and Ray were determined to achieve complex, compound curves—bending wood in two directions simultaneously—to fit a person's seat and back comfortably. During World War II, they perfected this technology by designing molded plywood splints and litters for the US Navy. Applying those exact wartime lessons back to furniture, they developed their legendary "Kazam!" machine a crude homemade press that used a plaster mold and a hand pump to melt veneers together. To eliminate structural stress, they deconstructed the chair, molding the seat and backrest as separate components joined by an elegant plywood spine.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions:
- Height 68 cm (26.7")
- Width 56 cm (22")
- Depth 53 cm (20.7”)
- SeatH 32 cm (12,5”)
Materials:
- Wood
- Leather
General Information:
- Living room
- Hotel room
- Indoor use
The legacy of the Bauhaus is truly remarkable, isn't it? Its approach to integrating art, craft, and technology has left an indelible mark on various design disciplines. Here's a bit more detail on some of the iconic pieces and their designers you mentioned:
1. Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer: This chair, with its innovative use of tubular steel, was revolutionary for its time and remains a design classic. 2. Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe: Known for its sleek lines and luxury materials, this chair epitomizes modern elegance. 3. Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer: Combining a tubular steel frame with a caned seat and back, this chair is celebrated for its simplicity and comfort. 4. Table Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer: This table, like many of Breuer's designs, showcases the clean lines and functional forms that are hallmarks of the Bauhaus aesthetic.
The Bauhaus' influence extends beyond furniture; it has shaped graphic design, typography, and architecture, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and encouraging a minimalist yet functional approach.
