Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La chaise', designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, with decal label 'Original Eames chaise, Charles Eames, Vitra, height 88 cm width 145 cm depth 84 cm, Charles and Ray Eames 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