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, Labels: 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