Eames Elliptical Coffee table
THE PRODUCT
- of Eames coffee table
- Designed in 1951
- Often referred to as the Surfboard Table
About the Eames Elliptical Coffee Table
Low, sculptural, magnificent, the Eames’ 1951 Elliptical coffee table is a must-have for anyone who has bought an extra-long sofa and then struggled to find a table to match. Partner it with any of our larger three-seat sofas: Børge Mogensen’s 2333, Le Corbusier’s LC3 or the Florence Knoll.
The story behind the Eames Elliptical Coffee Table
Designed in 1951 as part of an experiement involving a single base and wire-rod welding, the Elliptical Coffee table is often referred to as the Surfboard Table for its long shape with curved edges. While it cannot be said for sure if the table was inspired by a surfboard, it can be said that the table is very unique and its surfboard-like design makes it truly one-of-a-kind
THE DETAILS
- SKU :TAB340006
- Volume m3 : 0.584 kg
- Packaging Dimensions : 231 x 79 x 32 cm
- Material :WOOD
- Colour :White
- Size : No
- Width : 226 cm
- Height : 26 cm
- Depth : 75 cm
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Charles Eames
Charles, 1907-1978 (United States) - Ray, 1912-1988 (United States)
Charles Eames was an American designer and innovator who pioneered new techniques, such as the fibreglass and plastic resin moulding and wire mesh frames. He usually worked alongside his wife, Ray, though he is often credited alone. In the 1940s, the designers began focusing on the new plastics and were excited by the properties the material held. They were able to mould the plastics into organic shapes that followed the shape of the body. This discovery led to a whole new look in furniture that perfectly captured the spirit of the times. The couple’s most iconic designs include the DAR chair, the DSR Dining Chair, the RAR Rocker, the DSW Dining Chair, the EA 108 Office Chair and the Wire Base Table. Many of these were first presented at the New York Museum of Modern Art’s Low-Cost Furniture Design Competition in the late 1940s.
"The details are not the details. They make the design."
