Eames Rocker

Designed by: Charles and Ray Eames
Price: $479
Dimensions: H 26.5" x W 24.5" x D 27.25"

Designed in 1948, this was the first plastic chair to be mass produced. Today's chairs are true to the originals and are fully authentic, with updated materials to meet environmental requirements. Select from five shell colors.

More info: zwello.com

Other Photos

Comments
- My favorite chair ever!
  
  Anonymous 03/05/2009
- This chair is a work of art...and one of my all time favorite chairs in the modern cannon! It is both a dream to look at, as well as to sit in. A true synergy of aesthetics and function.
  
  Gabrielle Schuller 03/23/2009
Comments RSS Feed

Add a Comment

Name Email (it will not be shown) Website (include http://) Comment Comment
Related Products, Articles, and More

Products
- GT Rocker
  
  The GT Rocker is a modern rocking chair with a sleek, black metal base, and cushions inspired by 1970s car interiors. Made with FSC-certified wood.
- Neo Country Rocker
  
  As a young Dutch designer, Ineke Hans is practically required to produce work that is playful and ironic. She did not disappoint at the Milan Furniture Fair in 2007, when Cappellini introduced her…
- Eames Elliptical Table
  
  Introduced in 1951, this table has a wire frame and a top made of veneer, laminate, or baltic birch.
Articles
- Modernica's 20th Anniversary Eames Chair
  
  In honor of Modernica's 20th anniversary, the company is releasing a new iteration on the classic mid-century fiberglass shell chair originally designed by the Eameses.
- Eames Gossip
  
  In the wake of InStyle Magazine's feature on the TV show "Gossip Girl" and its modern-mashup Manhattan apartment set (aka the Bass/Van der Woodsen residence, if you're a cognoscento)…
- The Eames Bow Tie, designed by Ray!
  
  Here's a quick follow-up to my recent slideshow last week on the bow ties of modern architects. Little did I realize, until I saw this video, that Ray Eames designed her husband Charles' bow ties…
Dwell Collections
- Furniture Finds at ICFF
  
  A few of our editors were in New York this week for the 2009 International Contemporary Furniture Fair—here are a couple pieces that turned their heads. Stay tuned for updates!
- Furniture ICU
  
  What do you do when your Wassily chair snaps a strap, or the leather on your Eames lounge starts to look less like a well-used baseball mitt and more like a slice of gnarled Swiss cheese? You call…
- Milan Furniture Fair 2009
  
  Dwell editors Sam Grawe and Jordan Kushins are on the ground in Milan reporting on the 2009 Salone del Mobile. They'll be sharing highlights as they go. Here Jordan shares a photographic glimpse of…
Videos
- Emerging Designer: Louise Campbell
  
  The Danish designer Louise Campbell has animated Royal Copenhagen and other traditional brands with a playful, experimental spirit.
- Reclaimed Design from the LA Times at Dwell on Design 2009
  
  The Los Angeles Times' booth at Dwell on Dedsign—dedicated to reclaimed objects—is an esoteric assemblage of art pieces and re-purposed furniture.
- Design Leader: Ken Isaacs
  
  As part of our Design Leaders video series, architect Ken Isaacs reflects on the innovative projects that defined his career, from the Shoebox House to the Knowledge Box.
Tips
- Tiny Modernists Need Tiny Furniture
  
  It’s really important to have furniture that is scaled to children-size. Definitely get tables and chairs that fit the kids.
- Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty
  
  Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see inside. Look for something that’s comfortable for lounging or sitting outside. It needs to withstand the…
- How to Build a Lighting Concept
  
  I’m a fan of floor lighting plus a couple of small table lamps for the living room. Use ambient lighting and low-wattage warm bulbs to create a relaxed atmosphere.
Events
- Green Furniture Design
  
  Green Furniture Design focuses on the concept of sustainable design, which centers not only around a responsible use of materials and methods of manufacture but also on issues of object life span…
- Street of Eames Goes to Work
  
  Tonight in Portland, the Street of Eames organizers present a new event: Street of Eames Goes to Work. Held each April, Street of Eames is an annual tour through Portland that highlights the…
- Design USA: Contemporary Innovation
  
  This exhibition features outstanding contemporary achievements in American architecture, landscape design, interior design, product design, communication design, corporate design, interaction…