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Herman Miller Eames Walnut Stool (A) designed by Charles and Ray Eames At A Glance: Ray Eames drew on her training as a sculptor to design a new kind of occasional piece for the lobby of the Time-Life Building in New York City, and the resulting Eames walnut stools became her favorite seats, being liberally scattered about the Charles and Ray Eames home in Pacific Palisades. A museum curator once ordered two of these stools for his son and daughter. Graduation gifts? he was asked. No, he said, the kids are only five and three. But I want them to have the experience of growing up with something truly good that they can keep all their lives. Very rarely does something so small demand so much attention. Available in three distinct styles, these solid walnut stools possess an old-world charm combined with the intricate craftsmanship of modern design. Their beautiful silhouettes stand whether they are used as stools or end tables. Shape A shown here (shape B and shape C also available). Whats To Like: The stools are the very definition of Functional Art. They feature three looks, with the center section of the stool coming in three distinctively sculpted profiles. The top surface and smaller bottom surface are both concave, making it possible to situate them with either side up. Whats Not to Like: Being made from finished walnut wood, the stool is beautiful - and can be scuffed if you slide it around on the floor. Take care to lift it when youre moving it, and youll be able to avoid that problem. The Bottom Line: Works of art, the Eames walnut stools are heirloom-quality, compactly sized, and give off an air of understated luxury. They fit in perfectly in really any decor style, due to their sculptural quality that cant be placed in any particular design era. Details:Overall: 15 h x 13.25 diameter (bottom diameter 11.25); Arm height: 22.75; Solid walnut construction; Three sculptural designs available; About the DesignerCharles and Ray Eames Charles and Ray Eames are perhaps the most celebrated designers of the 20th century. Married in 1941, the Eames duo are responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed furniture designs of the modern era. Amongst their most famous designs are the molded plastic chair group, the aluminum chair group, and the Eames Stools. Although they are most often remembered today for their furniture designs with partner Herman Miller, the Eameses engaged in artistic expression across a broad range of medi
