{"product_id":"early-lcw-lounge-chair-by-charles-ray-eames-herman-miller-evans-products-usa-1947-1950","title":"Early LCW Lounge Chair by Charles \u0026 Ray Eames, Herman Miller \/ Evans Products, USA, 1947–1950","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eFew chairs have shaped the history of modern furniture as profoundly as the LCW (Lounge Chair Wood), designed by Charles and Ray Eames and introduced by Herman Miller in 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eThis early example was produced by the Evans Products Company, the pioneering molded plywood division that manufactured the first generation of Eames furniture between 1947 and 1950. The original Evans label remains intact beneath the seat, confirming production during the highly sought-after pre-1950 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThe LCW is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designs of the twentieth century. Developed from the Eameses' wartime experiments with molded plywood, the chair introduced a new approach to comfort and industrial production through organically shaped components and innovative shock-mounted construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eThis example retains its original finish and presents a rich, honest patina accumulated over more than seven decades. The molded plywood surfaces display beautiful variations in tone, subtle wear, scattered scratches, and age-related markings that reflect a lifetime of use while preserving the authenticity collectors seek. The chair has never been disassembled and remains complete with its original hardware, shock mounts, and structural components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eThe original rubber shock mounts have naturally dried with age and show visible cracking, a common characteristic of early Evans-produced examples. They remain functional and the chair is fully usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eAn increasingly difficult model to source in untouched condition, this early Evans-produced LCW represents an important piece of American design history and a cornerstone of any serious Eames collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles \u0026amp; Ray Eames\u003cbr data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herman Miller \/ Evans Products Company\u003cbr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e LCW (Lounge Chair Wood)\u003cbr data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003cbr data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1947–1950\u003cbr data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded plywood, \u003cspan\u003elikely birch veneer,\u003c\/span\u003e rubber shock mounts, metal hardware\u003cbr data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood finish\u003cbr data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with original patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Evans Products Company label present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17oz62f\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eHeight: 67cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtrovi\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eWidth: 56cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14v85xh\" data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eDepth: 62cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"agsqr8\" data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eSeat Height: +\/- 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bert Mauritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61989916868938,"sku":null,"price":4250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/0292\/4346\/files\/eames-lcw-evans-front-three-quarter.jpg?v=1780568726","url":"https:\/\/www.bertmauritz.com\/products\/early-lcw-lounge-chair-by-charles-ray-eames-herman-miller-evans-products-usa-1947-1950","provider":"Bert Mauritz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}