White ETR Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 1950s

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Herman miller white etr coffee table designed by charles and ray eames,1951. Etr was the abbreviated name of the elliptical … Read more Herman miller white etr coffee table designed by charles and ray eames,1951. Etr was the abbreviated name of the elliptical (e) table (t) on a rod (r) base. Long really means long in the case of etr (226cm). But because it’s just under 75cm wide it doesn’t overwhelm the room.it stands very low and has a very distinctive shape which helped coin the alternative name of the eames ‘surfboard’ table. The eames etr was part of the new wave of furniture started in the early 1950s that moved away from the look and feel of the all wood designs of the past. The eames ‘surfboard’ table was released in 1951 and would be sold until 1964 when it was discontinued but it was part of herman miller’s relaunch of classic eames pieces in 1994.the etr was never made available in natural veneer finishes, only the black laminate during the first period. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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