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Eames "Time-Life" Executive Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Creator: Charles & Ray Eames -Herman Miller
Offered by: Object Refinery

Description
The great portfolio of Charles & Ray Eames is widely celebrated and serves as a model of inspiration for designers to this day. A momentous chapter in said portfolio is devoted to an important commission the Eames’ team received to design furniture for the Time Life Building in New York City which included a series of tables and most important; the Eames “Time Life” Executive Chair.

The Eames’ intentions were to capture the comfort of their popular Eames lounge chair in a more streamlined fashion using lessons learned from their Aluminum Group range. The shown model a contemporary iteration of the chair as it exists today. This iteration chair features a swivel base equipped with tilt and height adjustment, perfect for achieving optimal comfort. While in the past Herman Miller produced a 4-star base on this design, currently the shown 5-star base is in production.

Eames Time-Life Executive Chairs are often well used are rarely seen in this spectacular condition. The original Black leather is as soft as silk and the support in each cushion remains plush like a cloud. The aluminum hardware is mirror polished from the factory and while there exist minor scuffs, no major gouges can be found. Overall, this Eames Time-Life Executive Chair is a preserved design artifact, ready for yet another life.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	United States
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Original Leather in Black & Polished Cast Aluminum
Condition:	Good. Excellent. Minor wear consistent with age and history
Creation Date:	1960
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	405369

Dimensions

W.	26.5 in;	H.	38.5 in;	D.	19.5 in;
W.	67.31 cm;	H.	97.79 cm;	D.	49.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

Stories exist in many forms, we see them in objects. The aesthetic of those before us is passed down through their surviving creations. These are the objects we search for; to preserve, refine, & continue the story. Object Refinery combines design obsession, fine craftsmanship, and a love for history in our worldwide search for objects. Based in Connecticut, USA; we partner with a network of local artisans to restore and refine our findings before passing them on to the next collector.

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