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How to Design with Charles and Ray Eames' Molded Plywood Chair
Though the distinction of most-commonly spotted chair in Dwell goes to another Eames piece, the LCW, or Lounge Chair Wood, is greatly adored by our readers, residents, and editors. Click through the slideshow to see the "chair of the century" at work in modern homes, and afterward, find out how an Air Force leg splint inspired the Eames' design.
To increase the illusion of space, the architect raised the ceiling height and installed window treatments that let in plenty of light. “The singular use of [pine wood] also enhances the perception of space and provides dual cost-benefits,” Cousins says. “Plywood is affordable and readily available, and much of the joinery was designed to be constructed by a carpenter, further minimizing construction costs.”