Eames Elephant Sculpture by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra

Eames Elephant Sculpture by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra.

In the early 1940s, Charles and Ray Eames spent several years developing and refining a technique for moulding plywood into three-dimensional shapes, creating a series of furniture items and sculptures in the process. Among these initial designs, the two-part elephant proved to be the most technically challenging due to its tight compound curves, and the piece never went into serial production until Vitra took up the challenge in 2007. Several years ago, the Eames Elephant was also launched in plastic, making it available to the target group for which it was originally intended: children. And a smaller version – with an identical design but reduced in scale – likewise comes in plastic in a choice of colors.

Price per item.

The Eames elephant is available in two sizes (small and regular) and in seven colors: ice grey, pale rose, white, deep black, palm green, buttercup, and poppy red. Also available in wood in a separate listing. Black, white, grey, poppy, and pale rose are currently quick ship and arrive within 1-2 weeks. Lead time on all other variants is 8-10 weeks. Lead time subject to change; please inquire for time-sensitive orders.

Made to order. 

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