Charles and Ray Eames, pre-production DCW
Charles and Ray Eames
pre-production DCW
Evans Products
USA, 1945
ash plywood, rubber, metal
28.75 h × 19 w × 21 d in (73 × 48 × 53 cm)
This chair features 5-2-5 hardware configuration. Unlike production models, this example has circular metal washers between the shock mounts at the backrest and underneath the seat.
Disc manufacturer's label to underside 'Evans'. Engraved to underside of front legs 'P189024'.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, ppg. 58-59, 72-73 The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalog, 1948, pg. 62
Condition Report: Moderate and even finish wear. Chips and scratches commensurate with use. Three splits to backrest. Sturdy and in good overall condition. A total of six screws have been replaced.
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Charles and Ray Eames
pre-production DCW
Evans Products
USA, 1945
ash plywood, rubber, metal
28.75 h × 19 w × 21 d in (73 × 48 × 53 cm)
This chair features 5-2-5 hardware configuration. Unlike production models, this example has circular metal washers between the shock mounts at the backrest and underneath the seat.
Disc manufacturer's label to underside 'Evans'. Engraved to underside of front legs 'P189024'.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, ppg. 58-59, 72-73 The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalog, 1948, pg. 62
Condition Report: Moderate and even finish wear. Chips and scratches commensurate with use. Three splits to backrest. Sturdy and in good overall condition. A total of six screws have been replaced.