Live Auction 2868The Decorative Arts Sale
A SET OF SIX BRUSHED ALUMINUM 'MODEL NO. 938-147' TASK CHAIRS
Lot 222

A SET OF SIX BRUSHED ALUMINUM 'MODEL NO. 938-147' TASK CHAIRS

DESIGNED BY CHARLES & RAY EAMES IN 1958, PRODUCED BY VITRA, ITALY, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY, THE FEET ADAPTED

Closed5 October 2011

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EUR 5,000

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A SET OF SIX BRUSHED ALUMINUM 'MODEL NO. 938-147' TASK CHAIRS
DESIGNED BY CHARLES & RAY EAMES IN 1958, PRODUCED BY VITRA, ITALY, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY, THE FEET ADAPTED
Each sling seat upholstered in black leather, flanked by armrests, all numbered 938-147 on frame
Together with a chromed and black metal and glass centre table, designed by Abe Bonnema (1926-2001), second half 20th Century, the top on four tilted U-shaped supports - 75 cm. high x 140 cm. diam. (7)

Specialist note

The Eames Aluminium Group series is a line of furniture designed by Charles (1907-1978) and Ray Eames (1912-1988). While the furniture, particurlary the task chair, is a icon of office furniture, it was originally commissioned as outdoor seating for the home of J. Irwin Miller (founder of Cummins Engines). The chair has been in production by Herman Miller since its inception in 1958 and later by Vitra, although the seat material had changed over time.