Charles & Ray Eames, Ocean chair for Vitra

CHARLES EAMES (USA, 1907-1978) and RAY EAMES (USA, 1912-1988).
Office chair with original shell of yellow polypropylene and with original 5-star base, with wheels, high adjustment (Gas lift), in polished steel from Vitra, designed in the 1950’s.
Chair with minimal sign of use, base with some signs of use.
Produced by Vitra.
Measurements 87/77 x 46 x 55 cm, seat high 58/38 cm.

This Eames chair stands out for its monobloc seat with soft, ergonomic lines, made of yellow molded plastic, which adapts comfortably to the body. The shell rests on a polished aluminum swivel base with five spokes and casters, designed for work and office environments. Its refined and functional aesthetic perfectly reflects the philosophy of Charles and Ray Eames: to create innovative, accessible and comfortable furniture through the use of new technologies and industrial materials.

Considered an icon of 20th century design, this chair revolutionized modern furniture by being one of the first mass-produced chairs with a one-piece molded shell. Its versatility, durability and timeless design have contributed to its continued relevance in homes, offices and design collections around the world.

An architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen studied for four years at the Copenhagen School of Construction, then entered the Faculty of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Among his most outstanding architectural works are St. Catherine's College in Oxford, the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, the headquarters of the National Bank of Denmark in the same city, and the Royal Danish Embassy in London. As a designer, he has created furniture that has become classics, including the "Ant" chair (1951) and the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs designed for the SAS Hotel. He is also known for his 1955 model 3107 chair, also called "Chair number 7", of which more than five million copies were sold, starring alongside Christine Keeler in Lewis Morley's iconic portrait. His other contribution to popular culture in the media is his designer cutlery, with spoons for both hands, which were chosen for the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" for their futuristic look. The key to the success of Jacobsen's work lies in its elegant and essential design, and today we can find them in collections such as those of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London or the MoMA in New York, among many others.