Charles and Ray Eames Mid Century Charles & Ray Eames Leg Splint For Evans Products, 1943

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Charles and Ray Eames gained recognition for their modernist chairs, but they initially developed expertise in molding plywood through the production of military leg splints for World War II. This historically significant creation is crafted in a single, sculptural piece using birch and molded plywood. It has become an iconic design object due to its organic shape and elegant lines, earning it a place in many museums, including the MoMA, V&A, Smithsonian, and Metropolitan. The piece can be mounted vertically or horizontally and can even function as a large fruit bowl. It is in good condition, but it does not come with wrapping paper. The model number is S2-1790, and it bears the stamp of the Evans Production Company. While it was a part of VItra's collection in Belgium, a black base and screw were added to it. In 1940, Charles began experimenting with molded plywood designs and won a competition organized by MoMA for "living room furniture" creations, intended to link winners with manufacturers for mass production. However, the technology was not advanced enough yet. During World War II, the U.S. Navy requested that Charles and Ray create a leg splint. The resulting design was both practical and sculptural and could be mass-produced, thanks to military technology and manufacturing. The shape of the splint offered support and could be stacked for easy shipping. Additionally, the holes in the splint relieved stress on the molded plywood and facilitated bandaging.

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