Exploring Design Legends: Charles and Ray Eames Chair and the Hermes Chair

Discovering Design Excellence: 

When comparing the Charles and Ray Eames Chair to The Hermes Chair, there are several similarities and differences, as shall be explained under this category.

The story of furniture design would be incomplete without mentioning Charles and Ray Eames who were synonymous with innovation and creativeness. Many of the chairs they created are now considered as semountable pieces that are both beautiful and useful. Another prominent figure in the area of design is Hermes, which, among other things, engages in making exclusive furniture. So, we will look at the features of the Charles and Ray Eames chair and the Hermes chair, the difference in their approaches, and comparison in the aesthetics of the chairs.

The Charles and Ray Eames Chair: 

An Unforgettable Paradigm

Both Charles and Ray Eames are renown for their joint efforts on works and products that revolutionarized modern design. One of the best examples of modern design is the Eames chair which was developed by the Eames couple in the middle of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, it is puffed up, mass produced, rigid and uncomfortable; Nevertheless the Eames chair still remains a prized possession due to its smooth design, molded plywood work, and comfortable look. Owing to its aesthetic and functional design, it perfectly fitsinto offices and homes, and is a true testament to the designs of the Eames.

For contrast, the Hermes chair looks like it can cut the throat of those who cannot afford it with its luxurious and sophisticated Hermes branding. The Hermes chair was manufactured with professionalism where only the best quality materials were used to create a serene product that had sophistication written all over it. Its design work is often elegant and subtle, and may include detailed and sophisticated work and higher quality craftsmanship. Thus, the Hermes chair isn’t just a chair or a piece of furniture, but it represents style and opulence.

Aesthetics and Design Philosophy

While both the production of the Charles and Ray Eames chair and that of the Hermes chair have received widespread acclaim in the world of design, they are distinct in terms of design concepts and appearances. Today, at least in the industrialized parts of the world, the Eames chair is more commonly associated with a modernist approach to product design: simplicity is the guiding principle in product design. Instead, the Hermes chair has those tendencies of being sleeker with how they intend to look like.

Material and Craftsmanship

As for the two chairs, the Charles and Ray Eames chair and the Hermes chair share a lot similarities and among the aspects that have been given a lot of attention are the materials used to develop them and their workmanship. This design majorly utilizes molded plywood that became a distinct characteristic of the Eames chair and helped the concept to assert its dominance in the furniture market. On the contrary, Hermes chair is famous around the world for its absolute hand made and scrupulous choice of the material, both the skin, suede and exotic wood. What makes a chair so special is that every chair was crafted with a lot of talent and hard work by skilled people.

Price and Accessibility

Indeed, looking at the architectural design and quality construction of both chairs, it is quite apparent that they are relatively expensive – the Eames chair ranges from $1,199 to $3,049 depending on its features while the Hermes chair will set you back between $2,800 and $6, 800 depending on its design. The Eames chair is obtainable in terms of price compared to that of the Hermes chair but the Eames chair has still been determined to be in the upper class furniture category. Contrary to the Simplistic chair, the Hermes chair is an accessory product that can be afforded only when one has a nuanced sophistication and sufficiently deep purse. Nonetheless, both chairs act as good recommendations for those who attach much importance to furniture design and its quality.

Conclusion: A Tale of Two Design Icons

A few years ago I came across two design icons: the Lindenbaum chair, designed by Raphael Lyon, and the Knoll Saarinen Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen.

Lastly, it can be concluded that Charles and Ray Eames chair and Hermes chair both are the classic examples of the best and highly successful chairs of all times. As mentioned earlier, despite the fact that these two chairs were designed and built in different principles and styles, they are today both considered iconic, well made, innovative and classic chairs in their own right. No matter which type of furniture is preferred – the minimalist aluminum group designed by Charles Eames or the opulent chair from the house of Hermes – both types are rather persuasive and can enrich a room.