Lot 463

Charles & Ray Eames "La Chaise" Lounge Chair

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Designer & Manufacturer: Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Germany; lacquered fiberglass, oak, chrome-plated steel
Dimensions(H,W,D): 34"h, 59"w, 33.5"d; 16"h seat height
Additional Information: The chair was purchased in Paris from Vitra in 2012 for 8,000 euros. Provenance: Collector, Miami, Florida (a letter from the original purchaser, signed and dated 10.22.2019 is available upon request). The "La Chaise" lounge chair was introduced at the Museum of Modern Art in 1948 but was not put into production until 1993 (other sources say 1990). Research indicates that Vitra used a paper label on this chair with many labels having fallen off over the years. Reference: Classic Herman Miller, Leslie Pina, pg. 43.

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Condition

very good, light patina to metal, minor scuffs to edges, wear consistent with age and light use
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