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  • We acquired this object.

1940

  • Work on this object began.

2016

2025

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Chair

This is a chair. It was designed by Charles Eames. It is dated 1940. Its medium is molded and spliced plywood, turned and veneered honduran mahogany, foam rubber, woven textile (upholstery). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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This object was donated by George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 83.8 × 45.1 × 53.3 cm (33 in. × 17 3/4 in. × 21 in.)

Cite this object as

Chair; Designed by Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978); molded and spliced plywood, turned and veneered honduran mahogany, foam rubber, woven textile (upholstery); H x W x D: 83.8 × 45.1 × 53.3 cm (33 in. × 17 3/4 in. × 21 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2018-22-81

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