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Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames At A Glance: New materials, especially those that held promise for doing more with less, fascinated Charles and Ray Eames throughout their careers. Their fascination led to inventive modern furniture, such as the molded plastic chair. Designed in 1948 and first presented at the Museum of Modern Art, it was the first plastic chair to be mass produced. It speaks the creative freedom that Charles and Ray Eames possessed. They werent hemmed in by what they thought their chairs could be. They allowed themselves to dream of different purposes and looks, and they werent bound by convention or rules. The current models looks exactly the same as the originals. They remain unupholstered, in keeping with the Eameses requirement that materials be expressed honestly and unselfconsciously. In fact, these were the first one-piece plastic chairs to be left uncovered. The base of the chair in this model is made of wire. the wire criss-crosses, mimicking the Eiffel towers construction, but its different and more simple than that. See the entire Molded Plastic Chair Collection. Whats To Like: The Eames molded plastic chairs are as beloved today as when they were first introduced in 1948. Whether being used in large spaces like auditoriums or cafeterias, or on their own in elegant homes, libraries, and conference rooms, these chairs unite enduring form and quality construction in a comfortable, durable seat. Charles and Ray Eames adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to mass produce this classic design. These molded plastic armchairs are true to the originals and are fully authentic, with updated materials to meet environmental requirements. Their enduring forms and quality construction make them comfortable, durable performers. Whats Not to Like: If were being picky, it is possible that those who are taller will find that the back of the chair doesnt provide enough support, and can end up being a bit uncomfortable. If youre not tall, this shouldnt be a concern. The Bottom Line: This is an unusual design for a chair, but it works beautifully. Thats one of the hallmarks of a great Eames design. They are able to take something that shouldnt work, or that hasnt worked before (a one-piece plastic shell, wire base, etc.) and they make it so well, make it so beautifully, that you cant believe no one else thought of it before. They furniture they m