Charles and RayEames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La chaise, designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, retains manufacturer's decal label, base with minor traces of oxidation throughout, height 86.5 cm width 145 cm depth 84 cm, labels: Charles and RayEames designed La chaise in 1948 for a competition at the Museum of modern Art in New York, inspired by 'Floating figure', a sculpture by American artist, Gaston Lachaise