The Elliptical Table ETR, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951, has an elliptical top in laminated plywood and a base in welded steel wire. Elegant and light, it recalls a “surfboard” and expresses the modernist and functional design of the Eames.
Vitra
Founded in the 1950s, Vitra is a Swiss company committed to improving the quality of the environment in homes, offices and public spaces through the use of design. The products in its collections are developed through a long design process that combines engineering excellence with the creative genius of some of the most renowned designers on the international scene. Among the fundamental principles underlying the company are durability and aesthetics, essential characteristics found in all products.
Charles and Ray Eames were an American couple of industrial designers who made a significant contribution to the development of modern architecture and design. The couple gave expression to the post-war American social movements, shaping their design around the needs of society. Their works, in fact, were meant to be accessible to everyone and were made using simple materials and lines. Among their best-known design pieces are the Eames Lounge Chair and the Eames Dining Chair, still available on the market today and internationally recognized.