Photo by Indre Sablovskiene
Eames Elephant
Charles and Ray Eames
Overview
History & Origin
Originally designed in 1945 as a plywood experiment, only two prototypes were made. In 2007, Vitra began producing a plastic version true to the original design, making this iconic piece available to the public for the first time.
Designer
Charles (1907-1978) and Ray (1912-1988) Eames were American designers who revolutionized post-war design through their work in furniture, architecture, and film.
Historical Significance
The Elephant represents the playful side of modernist design, proving that serious design principles could be applied to children's furniture.
The Elephant helped establish that children's furniture could be both playful and sophisticated, influencing generations of designers.
Similar Designs
- Other Eames children's designs
- Vitra's other children's pieces
- Contemporary designer children's furniture