Charles and Ray Eames Set of four Eames Wire ‘Bikini’ Chair for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, set of four chairs, model Eames Wire ‘Bikini’ Chair with ‘La Fonda’ base, chromed frame, seat and back ‘Bikini’ pad upholstered in blue fabric, polished die-cast aluminium ‘La Fonda’ base, United States, 2000s.

Perhaps more than any design in their oeuvre, the shell chair represents the Eames’ disinterest in superficial aesthetics and their agnostic approach to material. What mattered most to them was the integrity of the form, function, and context—or as Charles often said: “The best for the most for the least.” It’s this attitude that pushed them to explore the shell chair in a variety of finishes, materials, and base configurations. The Eames Wire Chair is a unique iteration in the shell chair’s continuous evolution. In the 1950s, the Eames Office started experimenting in bent and welded wire. Inspired by trays, dress forms, and baskets, the team developed a number of pieces, including the wire version of the single-shell form. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames out of welded steel wire, the Wire Chair is a variation on the theme of the organically shaped one-piece seat shell, pairing transparent lightness with technological sophistication.
This item is in good, used condition with minor traces of age and use.

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Charles and Ray Eames were an influential husband-and-wife design team who significantly shaped modern design during the mid-20th century. Charles (1907–1978) had a background in architecture, while Ray (1912–1988) was an artist. Together, they created iconic furniture pieces, such as the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, known for their innovative use of materials like molded plywood and fibreglass. The Eameses' multidisciplinary approach extended beyond furniture design to architecture, films, and exhibitions. Their work is characterised by a harmonious blend of functionality, simplicity, and aesthetic appeal, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire designers worldwide.