Between 1950 and 1952, Charles and Ray Eames began investigating bent steel wire and different welding techniques as a basis for a new kind of furniture. After much experimentation, they molded a shell seat using cross-woven steel and mounted it on a bent-wire base. The sculptured look made it an instant classic, and the innovative design won the couple the first ever American Mechanical Patent for Design.

Standard vinyl seat pad, optional vinyl "Bikini" seat and back pad.

Wire Seat Dimensions: 19' W x 19'D

Base Dimensions: 15.5"W x 14"H x 27"D