The aluminium seat EA 117 with wheels and armrests is a key part of the Aluminium Group chairs, a classic collection that has won numerous awards worldwide and is considered one of the greatest design successes of the 20th century.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, the EA 117 is a classic example of how this team of husband and wife of worldwide fame combined innovation, vision and new production methods to create very modern furniture that were functional, beautiful and original.
The aluminium seat EA 117 with wheels is simply a triumph of style and technology: investing in this chair means investing in a historic design piece.
This specimen produced by ICF is in a beautiful dark green colour, original from the 80s, hardly used, practically new, perfect mechanism and fabric, the aluminium is chrome-plated and not polished, a touch of class
- Object
- Office chair
- Material
- Textiles
- Designer/ Artist
- Charles Eames, Ray Eames
- Manufacturer/ Brand
- ICF
- Model/ Name
- EA 117
- Estimated Period
- 1975-2000
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Condition
- Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of aging & wear