Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base

Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM)

Curve Appeal — Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chairs with Metal Bases (LCM) are set low to the ground and are angled for relaxation. Beautifully curved plywood cradles the contours of the body, so sitting on this molded plywood lounge chair feels and looks good.

The iconic Eames LCM Chair sits at the nexus of function and art. This metal base lounge chair began as an experiment, created via a machine that molded plywood with the help of heat and a bicycle pump. The resulting design, as simple as it is comfortable, is low slung and conforms to your body. Rubber shock mounts between the back, seat, and frame buffer against any jarring movements. It's the perfect addition to any living space in your home.

Molded five-ply seat and back.

Strong steel rod base with chrome or black finish.

Rubber shock mounts prevent jarring movements.

Available with or without wool upholstery.

Comes with Authenticity Certificate.

Family-Friendly Description: Round edges and washable surface

Low-slung, with an expertly crafted molded seat and back, this chair cradles you in a comfortable position. Its form relates directly to the human body and holds no secrets as to how it succeeds technically.

The slender rod base provides superior strength, while rubber shock mounts buffer against jarring movement.

Designer

Charles and Ray Eames

Through their furniture, corporate projects, World’s Fair displays, and in the aesthetics of their own California Case Study home, the Eameses exemplified modern living in postwar America. The Eames Lounge and Ottoman, introduced by Herman Miller in 1956, remains a touchstone of American style.

Material & Feature:

Molded five-ply seat and back

American walnut veneer or Oak veneer

Stainless steel legs with chrome finish

Dimensions:

Width: 22" x Depth: 24.5" x Height: 26.5"

Seat Height: 15.5"

The Eames LCM Chair was the abbreviated name of the famous 1946 Lounge Height (D) Side Chair (C) on Metal (M) Rod Base. The LCM was the lounger edition of the metal leg plywood chairs developed by Charles Eames in collaboration with the Evans Plywood Company.

The end of the second world war enabled Charles to bring together the experimental plywood techniques he had helped to develop, and his long-time interest for furniture design. The result was a series of four chairs which went on to be defined in history as ‘the Eames chairs’. The LCM was one of the first four adult chairs to be released using the new material along with the dining version DCM and the wood leg DCW and LCW chairs.

Although most were made in the readily available Birch or Ash, the Eames LCM Side Chair was made in a great number of other woods including Walnut and later on, Rosewood. They were also upholstered by factory fabrics and those later designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller.

Many of the plywood products ceased to be produced by the end of the 50s largely due to new trends and new materials being available to designers. They were of course superseded by the arrival of the plastic chair series but even they were based on the idea of changing bases and tops started with the plywood range. The LCM and sister DCM however were spared and continued to be produced through the decades until now.

The Eames Plywood Lounge Side Chair was first made by the Evans Plywood Company, in Los Angeles California. After some time production was shifted to Grand Lake in Michigan whereby the Herman Miller company was the principal distributor. In 1949 the Evans company sold the furniture range and all its rights to Herman Miller whom continued the production through the decades.

he Charles and Ray Eames LCM Plywood Lounge Chair - A Video Introduction

Part of the first group of commercially released furniture designs by Charles and Ray Eames, the 1946 LCM was one of two lounge chair options in the newly developed post war molded plywood. Initially manufactured by Evans, Herman Miller took over full production from 1949 and have made the design, without interruption, ever since. Over the years they have released the chair in a whole host of veneer finishes including Rosewood, Calico Ash, Walnut, Cherry and Palisander. The video showcases a beautiful, original and authentic Herman Miller made LCM from the early 1960's, made using the popular Calico Ash with mid color tones.