Vitra Eames Elephant

A scaled down version the eames elephant small made of robust plastic can be used as a childs toy or as a decorative object whose friendly face adds a charming note to any setting.

Vitra eames elephant. Originally designed to be produced in plywood today the legacy lives on in polypropylene available in a distinctly eamesian array of vibrant hues. Designed by charles and ray eames produced by vitra. After a limited edition in 2007 vitra has now added a plywood version of the legendary eames elephant to its standard portfolio. This piece carries the gs and ce safety certifications required for toys as well as the whimsical shape and colors that enchant children and collectors alike.

The sculptural decorative figure with a high quality face veneer in american cherry has been available since 2017. The eames elephant was designed as a toy for children but also as a striking sculptural object that makes a statement in any environment with its vigorous curves and delightful character. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of eames products for europe and the middle east. Eames elephant in the early 1940s charles and ray eames spent several years developing and refining a technique for moulding plywood into three dimensional shapes creating a series of furniture items and sculptures in the process.

Charles and ray eames developed a toy elephant made of plywood in 1945. However this piece never went into production. There is a playful charm in the way that the eames used juvenile motifs to create a vibrant cheerful idiom that appeals to adults as well as children. Furniture by charles and ray eames has been a cornerstone of the vitra design museum collection since its inception.

After a limited edition in 2007 vitra has now added a plywood version of the legendary eames elephant to its standard portfolio. Homy casa black eames seat height natural wood legs armless chairs for kitchen dining bedroom living room white color set of 4 32 out of 5 stars 47 10299 102. To expand the elephants legacy vitra design museum now offers a polypropylene version of it in the style of eames molded plastic chair.