PRE-PRODUCTION L.C.W. LOUNGE CHAIR

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CHARLES & RAY EAMES; United States
PRE-PRODUCTION L.C.W. LOUNGE CHAIR
designed 1945, manufactured prior to circa mid-1946 by Evans Products Co., walnut faced plywood, rubber and zinc
25½in. (64.5cm.) height; 22½in. (57cm.) width; 28in. (71cm.) depth

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Cf: John & Marilyn Neuhardt, Ray Eames, Eames Design, London, 1989, p.73 (the design illustrated)

The use of twin cylindrical shock mounts to the chair's back confirms a manufacture date of 1945-1946. Examples manufactured subsequently featured a revised oblong shock mount.

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