Vitra LCW Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames

The LCW lounge chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames and this one was manufactured by Vitra in the year 2015. LCW stands for Lounge Chair on Wooden base. The all-plywood chair was first released in 1946, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Company.

The LCW chair sold most of its units in Calico Ash and Birchwood, however, the chair was offered in many more wood veneers than you might be aware of. It was also available with fixed upholstery in leather and slunk skin. After Herman Miller took over Evans in 1949 they also introduced different color dyes and upholstery designed by Alexander Girard.

As the 1950s moved on, newer materials were becoming available and the demand for wood-based products was shrinking. With the DCM and LCM selling more and having a ‘modern’ look, with metal as well as plywood, it was decided in 1953 to discontinue production of the LCW, hence the relatively low numbers of vintage versions.

Forty-one years later, in 1994, Herman Miller re-issued the DCW and LCW chairs and to this day they are back amongst the most popular Eames designs.

This LCW version was produced by Vitra in 2015 and is in great condition. It only has one spot on the seating as can be seen in the pictures. 

Dimensions
Height: 68 cm
Width: 56 cm
Depth: 61 cm

Seat height: 30 cm