An early birch DCW (Dining Chair Wood)

DESIGNED BY CHARLES AND RAY EAMES 1945-46, MANUFACTURED BY EVANS PRODUCTS CO. PRIOR TO APRIL 1947

Details

An early birch DCW (Dining Chair Wood)
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames 1945-46, manufactured by Evans Products Co. prior to April 1947
Moulded birch-faced plywood seat and back connected to a bent, birch-faced laminated wood frame with rubber shock mounts.
26½in. (67.5cm.) high
Underside with rectangular label incorporating Manufactured by Evans Products Company Moulded Plywood Division Herman Miller Furniture Company Sole Distributor Designed by Charles and Ray Eames Plywood Division Evans Products Company

Provenance

Private English collection.

Lot Essay

The label on this chair dates its production to between October 1946 and April 1947, the period during which Herman Miller marketed and distributed Venice-produced chairs. (See footnote to previous lot).
See: Neuhart, pp. 72-75.

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