Eames Elephant

Description

The Eames Elephant is a toy elephant made out of plastic which has always been one of the most popular pieces by Charles & Ray Eames. As far as we know, their name is one of the most popular designers of the 20th Century! Originally made from plywood. Indeed, Charles & Ray Eames believed it to be the ideal material to manifest their belief that good design should be available to all. 

Whether selected as an elegant wooden object for the living room, as a robust plastic toy for a child's bedroom or outdoor use, or as a small decorative animal figure the friendly animal with its proudly prominent ears thus will bring delight to children and parents alike. 

Technical Details

Design Year: 1945
Made-In: Germany 
Dimensions (mm): H415xL785xW410
Size: 

Material: Dyed-through polypropylene, matt finish.
Weight: 3.95KG
Notes: Suitable for outdoor use. Supports up to 70kg.

Designer

Charles & Ray Eames, 1945

Charles and Ray Eames are counted among the most important figures of twentieth-century design. Their work spans the fields of furniture design, filmmaking, photography and exhibition design. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of Eames products for Europe and the Middle East. When you own an Eames product made by Vitra, you know it is an original.

Brand

Vitra is much more than a brand but rather a staple of design. Established in 1950 in Birsfelden, Switzerland, the brand has left its mark on design history through its transcending path. Starting as a furniture producer, it paved its way to manufacturing and ultimately became the powerhouse design institution we see today.