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ESU (Eames Storage Unit) buffet, c. 1950
Wood, Masonite, and steelexpand_more
Gift of Don and Bev Smithexpand_more 87.33.4
On View in Gallery 378expand_more
The Eames Storage Units, or ESUs, were a low-cost system of storage and display, available in various combinations of drawers, shelves, or sliding panels. Industrial materials conveyed a modern aesthetic, while brightly colored Masonite, a building material made of pressure-molded wood fibers, added a touch of playfulness to the products. The easily movable ESUs were perfect for modern open-plan homes without built-in storage. However, the delicate steel-angle legs seen on this early example were easily bent—something the manufacturer Herman Miller soon addressed in a redesign.
Details
- Title
- ESU (Eames Storage Unit) buffet
- Artist Life
- 1907-1978
- Role
- Designer
- Accession Number
- 87.33.4
- Curator Approved
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