Eames Compact Sofa For Sale

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Eames compact sofa for sale.

Design charles ray eames 1954 steel frame legs urethane foam upholstery made by herman miller recognizing the need is the primary condition for design charles eames the sofa compact s striking profile and crisp light scale evolved from a built in sofa that charles and ray eames designed for the living room of their pacific palisades home. They liked that sofa so much they decided to develop a freestanding version built on an airy pedestal of chromed steel legs. The eameses designed a built in sofa for their pacific palisades home in the 1940s and liked it so much that they adapted it to be a stand alone sofa. Sleek and slender with a high back and clean lines the eames sofa compact offers all the comfort of big cushy furniture and yet it fits nicely in any sized room.

Buy and sell original and authentic sofa designs by charles and ray eames including the compact sofa model 3473 and teak sofa range. Vintage charles and ray eames compact sofa for herman miller circa 1950s. Designed by charles and ray eames. 30 day no hassle return.

At 6 feet long the eames compact sofa can accommodate three adults comfortably. The eames compact sofa has been in continuous production since 1954 but only ever sold average numbers. It makes absolute sense therefore to scour the secondary market for the piece as it will offer greater value for money. The inspiration for the eames sofa compact 1954 derived from a built in sofa designers charles and ray eames designed in the late 1940s for their home in pacific palisades california.

Charles and ray gained inspiration for this design from a sectional seating unit built into the alcove of their eames house living room. It is an anomaly in the sense that the vintage version can often be found at less than half the price of a new production. The compact sofa that provides ample sitting room as well as an elegant and simple design statement. Lean smooth and made for lounging the eames sofa compact brings a minimal mid century modern vibe to the home.

They liked the sofa so much that they developed a freestanding version first in wire then the current model which has been in continuous production since 1954. Herman miller eames sofa compact designed by charles and ray eames. The compact sofa is scaled perfectly for small rooms or spaces seeking an airy clean look.