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Modern Icons: The Eames Wire Base Table

These diminutive and minimalist tables were designed by Charles and Ray Eames at 1950, back when they had been tinkering with welded wire rods and birch plywood. Low and lightweight, they may be moved around with ease and stacked or lined up side by side.

In accordance with the Herman Miller site, the Eameses used these tables when hosting a Japanese tea ceremony for guests Isamu Noguchi and Charlie Chaplin. You do not need an event like that as an excuse to purchase one. Style and their versatility are reason enough.

Herman Miller

Eames Wire Base Table – $179

The simple structure represents everything that Charles and Ray Eames were about — using readily available materials, experimentation together and carrying them beyond their limitations; producing smart straightforward pieces that coordinated with all kinds of styles and thinking up a consequent lovely and minimalist aesthetic.

Kristen Rivoli Interior Design

At just 10″ high, the table may sidle up to a Eames Lounge Chair in a discreet way.

Chelsea Atelier Architect, PC

The table functions really nicely with many mid-century iconic pieces, especially other pieces by the Eameses, like such Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chairs.

Design Within Reach

Eames Wire-Base Table – Design Within Reach – $199

They also may be changed into a longer coffee/cocktail table when two or even 3 are arranged side by side. The low height is especially suitable for mid-century sofas, which are inclined to be rather low to the floor.

Jan Skacelik

They are also low enough to tuck underneath a larger coffee table. You can drag them out when you need an excess surface or need a non ottoman for your feet.

The table is excellent for playrooms, living rooms and bedrooms.

Chelsea Atelier Architect, PC

They can be found in black, ash and white finishes. Before viewing this picture, I had not imagined one of these tables fitting into a slick white space, but it’s the ideal option.

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