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Charles and Ray Eames

2070 Charles and Ray Eames
Pre-production DCMs, pair, 1945
manufactured by Evans Products original red aniline dye molded plywood seat and backs on chrome frames with hand finish T-welds and early shockmounts with exposed washers, 19.5"w x 20"h x 29"h, overall wear, good condition
2000-2500
Provenance: Breeze-Stewart Collection
These chairs are part of the evolution of the final version of the famous chair. The frame shows details of hand finishing to the welds while the shockmounts still have exposed washers, both of these details were changed in the final production version. The original red color adds to the interest of this early pair of chairs.
Charles and Ray Eames
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