Charles and RayEames (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 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.