Charles and Ray Eames

(American, 1907-1978 | American, 1912-1988)

Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c. 1956
model 670 and model 671
Herman Miller, USA

rosewood plywood, leather, enameled aluminum, rubber

manufacturer's paper and foil labels to underside

Chair | H 32 x W 33 x D 34 inches, Ottoman | H 16 x 25 3/4 x 21 1/2 inches

Property from the George M. Irwin Trust, Quincy, Illinois

Seat height of chair 15 1/4 inches.

Overall stable condition. Leather has heavy aging, cracking, scuffs, and tears commensurate with age and use. Cracking/rips most significant to lounge chair seat. Sunfading and some dryness to wood veneer consistent with age. Shallow nicks, dents, surface scratches to wood veneer. Rubber shock mounts to back are intact; one example with heavier wear and losses but still in usable condition. Aluminum feet with minor nicks, but no major misshaping. Please see additional images for full condition.

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Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c. 1956
model 670 and model 671
Herman Miller, USA