Delve into the comprehensive exhibition focusing on the iconic Eames Lounge Chair. This display traces its remarkable design history, from its 1956 creation by Charles and Ray Eames to its connection with modern design principles. Learn about its global diffusion and instances of cultural appropriation. The exhibition also highlights its production by H-Muebles for Spain's Torres Blancas building.
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This exhibition focuses on the iconic Eames Lounge Chair, exploring its design history, its connection to modernity, and its cultural appropriation. It details the chair's creation by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956 and its subsequent production by H-Muebles in Spain for the Torres Blancas building.
The 'Piece of the Month' exhibition for December 2018, titled 'La Butaca Eames: diseño, modernidad y apropiación,' delves into the history and significance of the Eames Lounge Chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956, this iconic piece of furniture is considered a culmination of their design evolution. The exhibition highlights the chair's inspiration, drawing from various precedents including Alvar Aalto's chairs and Charles Eames' earlier collaborations. It details the construction of the chair, featuring a metal spider base, a curved rosewood plywood shell, a two-part backrest, and hand-upholstered leather cushions, often paired with a matching ottoman. The text discusses the chair's widespread success and diffusion, particularly in the North American market, and its appropriation by other companies globally. It also touches upon the irony that despite its modern design principles, the Eames Lounge Chair is described as heavy, opulent, and expensive, with Charles Eames himself acknowledging a certain 'ugliness' despite its popularity. The specific example featured was manufactured by the Madrid-based studio H-Muebles in 1961 for the Torres Blancas building, underscoring Spain's embrace of modernity during the developmental era.
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