ICF - Charles Eames, Ray Eames - Office chair - EA108 - Aluminium, Leather
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Aluminium Chair EA 108, with swivel base, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by ICF in Italy around 1980, featuring an aluminium framework with black leather upholstery and dimensions 58 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 83 cm high (seating height 40 cm).
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Structural Rigour: Aluminium Chair EA 108 Swivel – Design by Charles and Ray Eames – Production ICF (1980s)
We present at auction one of the highest expressions of American modernism and global industrial design: the Aluminium Chair, model EA 108, in its swivel-base configuration with armrests. Conceived in 1958, this seat represents one of the great design successes of the 20th century, here offered in a prestigious and sought-after vintage production by the Italian ICF, finished in polished aluminum and fine black leather.
Design and History: The Revolution of the Suspended Seating
The Aluminium Group line was born initially to furnish the outdoor spaces of the private residence of the celebrated art collector J. Irwin Miller in Columbus, Indiana, challenging the construction norms of the period:
The Self-Supporting Panel: Charles and Ray Eames definitively abandoned the concept of a closed or monoblock shell seat. The project is based on a brilliant engineering intuition: to tension a continuous sheet of leather between two aluminum side profiles, transforming the upholstery itself into an elastic structural element.
Natural Ergonomics: Even without complex, heavy padding, the chair dynamically adapts to the lines and weight of the human body, offering postural comfort and a flexibility that remains unsurpassed.
Purity of Lines: The EA 108 model is distinguished by the medium-height back and the sinuous geometric arms. The visual transparency of the frame makes this armchair a versatile piece of absolute elegance, ideal for executive meeting rooms, managerial offices, or refined domestic settings.
Lot Conditions: Conservation State and Maintenance
- This original piece, dating from the 1980s, comes from the historic Italian manufacturing company ICF and is presented in excellent overall condition:
- Frame and Metals: The polished aluminum frame and the characteristic 5-spoke swivel base (with fixed foot-end terminals) are perfectly solid, robust, and stable. The metal retains its natural original tactile shine, showing only minimal and normal signs of age consistent with the object's age.
- Black Leather Upholstery: The valuable black leather upholstery is structurally intact, well-tensioned, and free of cuts or tears. The surface has been carefully cleaned, sanitized, and professionally hydrated with specific nourishing products, reviving its softness and depth of the original shade, showing only slight and charming traces of lived-in wear.
- Mechanics: The rotating movement on the central pin is smooth, steady, and free of structural play.
Dimensions
Width: 58 cm
Depth: 59 cm
Height: 83 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
The Designers: Charles and Ray Eames
A cornerstone couple of 20th-century design, Charles and Ray Eames excelled at marrying artistic exploration, functional ergonomics, and the logic of mass production. Through scientific experimentation with materials—from bent plywood to plastic resins, up to aluminum alloys—they signed furnishings that withstood the test of time, becoming eternal icons and museum-worthy embodiments of modern living.
The Manufacturer: ICF (Industria Componenti per l'Arredamento)
Founded in Italy, ICF was for decades one of the few companies in the world licensed to officially produce and distribute the Aluminium Group within Italy. The ICF manufactory is historically celebrated by collectors for its extremely high quality standards, impeccable metal fusion work, and faithful philological adherence to the original designs, characteristics that make these vintage pieces coveted collectibles with stable value over time.
Shipping and Insurance
Our company ORVETT includes the insurance for transport in the indicated shipping costs.
Seller's Story
ORVETT is your preferred destination to discover and acquire the best of Italian design, from iconic creations of the 1950s to the present day. We are passionate about both masterpieces recognized by the general public and the most sought-after rarities, selecting each piece with the utmost care.
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, our dedicated team meticulously prepares each item, ensuring it is presented at its best. Our mission goes beyond simply offering extraordinary design pieces: we are committed to providing excellent customer service.
Clear and timely communication, professional packaging, safe transportation, and efficient after-sales service are the pillars of our commitment. We aim to build lasting trust with our buyers worldwide, knowing that a satisfied customer is a customer who will return to choose ORVETT.
Translated by Google TranslateStructural Rigour: Aluminium Chair EA 108 Swivel – Design by Charles and Ray Eames – Production ICF (1980s)
We present at auction one of the highest expressions of American modernism and global industrial design: the Aluminium Chair, model EA 108, in its swivel-base configuration with armrests. Conceived in 1958, this seat represents one of the great design successes of the 20th century, here offered in a prestigious and sought-after vintage production by the Italian ICF, finished in polished aluminum and fine black leather.
Design and History: The Revolution of the Suspended Seating
The Aluminium Group line was born initially to furnish the outdoor spaces of the private residence of the celebrated art collector J. Irwin Miller in Columbus, Indiana, challenging the construction norms of the period:
The Self-Supporting Panel: Charles and Ray Eames definitively abandoned the concept of a closed or monoblock shell seat. The project is based on a brilliant engineering intuition: to tension a continuous sheet of leather between two aluminum side profiles, transforming the upholstery itself into an elastic structural element.
Natural Ergonomics: Even without complex, heavy padding, the chair dynamically adapts to the lines and weight of the human body, offering postural comfort and a flexibility that remains unsurpassed.
Purity of Lines: The EA 108 model is distinguished by the medium-height back and the sinuous geometric arms. The visual transparency of the frame makes this armchair a versatile piece of absolute elegance, ideal for executive meeting rooms, managerial offices, or refined domestic settings.
Lot Conditions: Conservation State and Maintenance
- This original piece, dating from the 1980s, comes from the historic Italian manufacturing company ICF and is presented in excellent overall condition:
- Frame and Metals: The polished aluminum frame and the characteristic 5-spoke swivel base (with fixed foot-end terminals) are perfectly solid, robust, and stable. The metal retains its natural original tactile shine, showing only minimal and normal signs of age consistent with the object's age.
- Black Leather Upholstery: The valuable black leather upholstery is structurally intact, well-tensioned, and free of cuts or tears. The surface has been carefully cleaned, sanitized, and professionally hydrated with specific nourishing products, reviving its softness and depth of the original shade, showing only slight and charming traces of lived-in wear.
- Mechanics: The rotating movement on the central pin is smooth, steady, and free of structural play.
Dimensions
Width: 58 cm
Depth: 59 cm
Height: 83 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
The Designers: Charles and Ray Eames
A cornerstone couple of 20th-century design, Charles and Ray Eames excelled at marrying artistic exploration, functional ergonomics, and the logic of mass production. Through scientific experimentation with materials—from bent plywood to plastic resins, up to aluminum alloys—they signed furnishings that withstood the test of time, becoming eternal icons and museum-worthy embodiments of modern living.
The Manufacturer: ICF (Industria Componenti per l'Arredamento)
Founded in Italy, ICF was for decades one of the few companies in the world licensed to officially produce and distribute the Aluminium Group within Italy. The ICF manufactory is historically celebrated by collectors for its extremely high quality standards, impeccable metal fusion work, and faithful philological adherence to the original designs, characteristics that make these vintage pieces coveted collectibles with stable value over time.
Shipping and Insurance
Our company ORVETT includes the insurance for transport in the indicated shipping costs.
Seller's Story
ORVETT is your preferred destination to discover and acquire the best of Italian design, from iconic creations of the 1950s to the present day. We are passionate about both masterpieces recognized by the general public and the most sought-after rarities, selecting each piece with the utmost care.
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, our dedicated team meticulously prepares each item, ensuring it is presented at its best. Our mission goes beyond simply offering extraordinary design pieces: we are committed to providing excellent customer service.
Clear and timely communication, professional packaging, safe transportation, and efficient after-sales service are the pillars of our commitment. We aim to build lasting trust with our buyers worldwide, knowing that a satisfied customer is a customer who will return to choose ORVETT.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
ICF
Model
EA108
Designer/artist/maker
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Material
Aluminium, Leather
Style
Design
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
83 cm
Width
58 cm
Depth
59 cm
Estimated period
circa 1980
Seating height
40 cm
