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Plastic armchair with "Eiffel Tower" base, c. 1950
Fiberglass and steelexpand_more
Gift of Don and Bev Smithexpand_more 87.33.2.2
Not on Viewexpand_more
After developing a serie of molded plastic chairs, the Eameses turned to fiberglass. The "DAR" Chair was among the first plastic furniture to be truly mass-produced. Inexpensive, lightweight, and versatile, it was especially popular with young families in the post-war period. The shells were coupled with a wide variety of bases, including the "Eiffel Tower" wire strut seen here.
Details
- Title
- Plastic armchair with "Eiffel Tower" base
- Artist Life
- 1907-1978
- Role
- Designer
- Accession Number
- 87.33.2.2
- Curator Approved
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