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An exhibition pays tribute to Charles and Ray Eames
As part of the Geneva Design Fair, a retrospective exhibition invites you to immerse yourself in the world of the American designer couple.
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For its 75th anniversary, the Eames Chair is getting a facelift similar to the fiberglass model from its beginnings with its walnut legs.
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- The Design Fair at the Pavillon Sicli in Geneva will take place in October.
- An exhibition pays tribute to designers Charles and Ray Eames with Vitra.
- Passionate expert John Mottier presents a retrospective of their influential work.
- The Eames Chair, revisited for its 75th anniversary, will be unveiled for the occasion.
This article from October 23, 2023 was imported from Femina.ch and republished on our site on January 7, 2025.
The fifth Design Fair will take place at the Pavillon Sicli in Geneva on October 28 and 29, 2023. On the program for this edition, lovers of 20th century design will discover for the first time an exhibition in homage to the American designer couple Charles and Ray Eames , whose catalog remains one of the most influential to date. It is under the leadership of John Mottier, co-founder of the Uniquement Vôtre store in Lausanne, that the event is hosting this retrospective in the form of a collection in partnership with Vitra. A true human encyclopedia, he knows the plethoric work of the Eames like the back of his hand.
Charles and Ray Eames with the lower mold of the La Chaise prototype, circa 1948.
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Seated at a large oval table on the lower ground floor of the showroom located in the Sévelin district, he transmits his passion by uncapping his soda. We could listen to him talk for hours and we will have the opportunity to do so on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Only Yours. “Take your pleasure seriously”, or, in French, “Take your pleasure seriously”, is Charles Eames’ most iconic phrase, he rejoices. For him and his wife, the pleasure extends well beyond fun. This means that to be creative, you have to be in your head and let things come out.
The famous Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman revisited in Nubia fabric. A world premiere will also be unveiled at the Salon du Design!
MARC EGGIMAN
Voluptuous sculptures
Invited in the spring to Vitra to discover the new products of the Swiss manufacturer based in Weil-am-Rhein in Germany on the Basel border, John Mottier instantly fell under the spell. “I received a real slap in the face. Despite the constant innovations at Vitra, they put the spotlight on the Eames this year.” The collection of reinterpreted iconic pieces was created to mark the 75th anniversary of La Chaise and its organic form. “Let’s talk about a work of art rather than a simple chair,” assesses John Mottier. Their idea was to pay homage to Gaston Lachaise, a French sculptor based in the United States. His voluptuous sculptures look a bit like a metallic version of Botero.
Saul Steinberg loved nothing more than devoting himself to creative delusions with his friends. Like the Eames Fiberglass Armchair with Steinberg Cat in a limited edition in 2023.
MARC EGGIMAN
Upon discovering “The Floating Woman”, Charles and Ray Eames decided to create a chair that could accommodate her generous curves.” Molded in fiberglass in 1948, La Chaise would have to wait until 1991 for production in polyurethane at Vitra, which neither Ray nor Charles had the chance to see during their lifetime. Regardless, the couple would be happy to see their work continue to evolve beyond their earthly lives. “Charles and Ray Eames have always said that whatever the object, the moment it no longer evolves, the product is dead. Which means that even after death, a room can be adapted and improved,” concludes the design enthusiast. Talented, the Eames, and humble at that!
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