I've been dying for some Eames chairs for a really really REALLY long time. I just can't afford it. I know there are many cheaper knock offs, but I can't bite the buttet on any of those either; I want the real deal. People can scoff at the cost, but have you ever seen how they are made??? I found these two videos on Modernica that show the work and effort that goes into making these classic pieces.
According to Modernica: Did you know our fiberglass shell chairs are made the same they were over 50 years ago? Sol Fingerhut, the inventor and engineer of the original press and the high pressure, fiberglass molding process passed away last December but with Sol's enthusiastic recount and his daughter Ellen Whittier's help, we learned more about the beginnings of this technology he created over half a century ago. Please have a look at the nearly lost art form.
This 1970 video made from Charels & Ray Eames shows entire process from design to production. It is soooo cool.
Since my budget still really can't handle a real Eames fiberglass chair, I think I may get some of these fun tattoos instead. They are designed by artist Lisa Congdon. She says she'll be designing more in the future, so I'll be keeping up with her blog to see what's in store!
