Vintage Design
The iconic “La Chaise’ lounge chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948 International Competition for Furniture Design. The piece was inspired by Gaston Lachaise’s sculpture, ‘The Floating Figure’.
Although the chair was intended to be released in 1950, Herman Miller found manufacturing the piece to cost too much and never released one. Over 40 years later, the ‘La Chaise’ was finally put into production. In 1991, the first market pieces rolled off the production line of Vitra in very limited numbers. This first edition example is one of them.
The first generation chairs were constructed with a double layer of fiberglass making the piece substantial, durable and heavy weight. Later models use a single layer.
| Creator | |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Design Period | 1990 to 1999 |
| Production Period | 1990 to 1999 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Light wear consistent with age and use, Some light scuffs and scratches
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| Product Code | DOF-1823026 |
| Materials | Fiberglass |
| Color | White |
| Width |
143 cm 56.3 inch |
| Depth |
80 cm 31.5 inch |
| Height |
89 cm 35.0 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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