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Vitra - Eames Elephant
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Vitra - Eames Elephant small, white
€85.00In stock
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white
€215.00In stock
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![Vitra - Eames Elephant small, ice grey]()
Vitra - Eames Elephant small, ice grey
€85.00In stock
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ice grey
€215.00In stock
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![Vitra - Eames Elephant small, poppy red]()
Vitra - Eames Elephant small, poppy red
€85.00In stock, only 3 in stock
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classic red
€215.00In stock, only 11 in stock
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![Vitra - Eames Elephant small, light pink]()
Vitra - Eames Elephant small, light pink
€85.00Due in stock (estimated): 2019-02-25
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![Vitra - Eames Elephant, light pink]()
light pink
€215.00In stock, only 2 in stock
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![Vitra - Eames Elephant small, palm green]()
Vitra - Eames Elephant small, palm green
€85.00In stock, only 1 in stock
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![Vitra - Eames Elephant small, deep black]()
Vitra - Eames Elephant small, deep black
€85.00In stock
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black
€215.00In stock
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![Vitra - Eames Elephant small, buttercup yellow]()
Vitra - Eames Elephant small, buttercup yellow
€85.00In stock, only 1 in stock
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![Vitra - Eames Plywood Elephant, american cherrywood]()
Vitra - Eames Plywood Elephant, american cherrywood
€1,230.00Due in stock (estimated): 2019-03-04
Description
In 1945, Charles and Ray Eames designed the legendary Plywood Elephant. Only two prototypes of this complex design were manufactured, which went directly to an exhibition in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Of the two known prototypes, only one remains in the Eames Family Archives.
Charles and Ray Eames were fascinated by elephants. Many images of these gentle giants were found in Charles' photographic documentations of Indian culture and the circus world. The Plywood Elephant was originally designed as a toy for children, but it also a striking sculptural object that makes a statement with its vigorous curves and delightful character.
In 2007, Vitra introduced a limited anniversary edition of the Eames Plywood Elephant to celebrate the 100th birthday of Charles Eames. The response was so great that the 2000 copies of this striking sculptural object - designed in 1945 but never produced in series - were immediately sold out.
For this reason, Vitra decided to produce a new version for children: the Eames Elephant made of plastic. The change of material still complied with the designer's most important motto: ''The most of the best to the greatest number of people for the least."
Charles and Ray Eames used plastic to produce their seats in 1950, being the first designers to use it in order to reach affordable high-quality. Just like the modern plastic shells, the Eames Elephant is also made of polypropylene. It is available in five different colours: red, ice-grey, white, dark lime and light pink.
Whether it is used as a toy (also outdoors) or as a decorative item in children's room - this friendly-looking animal with its distinctive, over-sized ears is bound to bring joy to many children and parents.
The Eames Elephant is approved according to the GS and CE safety standards.
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Shipping and transport
Delivery time DE 1-2 working days
Shipping via DHL Standard
Properties
| Item no. | 149286 |
| Questions about the product? | Contact us! |
| Material | Dyed-through polypropylene |
| Colour | Ice gray |
| Dimensions | Height: 21 cm, Depth: 39 cm, Length: 20.5 cm |
| Weight | 570 g (without packaging) |
| EAN | 4055737044854 |
| Design | Charles & Ray Eames |
| More information | Product Sheet to the Eames Elephant by Vitra (PDF 546 KB) |
| Category | Toy Animals |
Customer reviews
Una piccola grande delusione.
1 of 5 stars 2018-11-12, Pasquale B., Vitra - Eames Elephant small, palm green
1 of 1 customers have found this review helpful.
Purtroppo è il primo oggetto Vitra che avrei fatto a meno. Oggetto molto delicato e non eccezionale per la qualità. Sono rimasto scottato per il senso di insoddisfazione generale. Oggetto fondamentalmente inutile in tutto e non considerabile neppure bello.
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The small version Eames Elephant by Vitra
5 of 5 stars 2018-03-20, Wei-Dung T., Vitra - Eames Elephant small, light pink
5 of 6 customers have found this review helpful.
The small version Eames Elephant is so cute and can be suitable for your house decoration. I suggested that you should buy one or two, especially that you have owned the Eames Elephant with normal size.
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Playful for all ages
5 of 5 stars 2017-06-16, James P., Vitra - Eames Elephant, ice grey
3 of 4 customers have found this review helpful.
This little elephant is a great blue grey colour and build to a high quality.
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