LCW Chair c. 1945 - 1946

Editor: So, we're looking at the LCW Chair by Charles Eames, a chair made of molded plywood. It looks surprisingly modern and comfortable. What do you see in this piece, beyond just a place to sit? Curator: Ah, more than meets the tush, eh? This chair is a poem in plywood, a love letter to the curve. It’s about making good design accessible, a democratic impulse, really. Notice how the separate pieces are connected. It’s all about flow. Editor: Flow, I like that. It does seem like each piece organically grows into the next. Curator: Exactly! It's less about stark lines and more about finding harmony in form and function. A chair inviting you to rest, but also to contemplate. I find that idea comforting, don't you? Editor: I do, especially now that I know what to look for!