Vitra Eames Plywood Mobile Parmenide rubber and aluminium sheet metal

rubber and aluminium sheet metal

Cheese grater in 18/10 stainless steel with base in melamine

paper napkin holder

Approximate size: 8"

Vitra Eames Plywood Mobile Parmenide rubber and aluminium sheet metalIn the early 1940s, Charles and Ray Eames conducted a series of experiments for the purpose of refining their plywood moulding techniques. These investigations led to the creation of two objects whose biomorphic shapes are strongly reminiscent of Ray's artwork and graphics. The Eameses hung them as mobiles from the ceiling of their Los Angeles apartment. Each Plywood Mobile consists of two abstract, organically shaped plywood elements that playfully