Charles and Ray Eames designed the legendary Plywood Elephant in 1945 while experimenting with techniques for moulding plywood into complex three-dimensional forms. Vitra later brought this sculptural design into serial production.
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
Design year: 1945
Finish: Chestnut, natural
Material: moulded plywood with chestnut face veneer, lacquer finish
Wood origin: chestnut (Castanea sativa) from Slovenia
