I will always use this classic Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair as a design reference. I love it's simple form and design. Not to mention they are amazingly comfortable! You could put one in a room and it would be full of style. Above it's shown in walnut but you can find them in a variety of resins, stains, or lacquers.
Interesting History: As noted on the Nest website "Discovery often takes interesting turns. Consider the shapes Charles and Ray Eames made plywood take. Experimenting in the 1940s with thin sheets of wood veneer formed under heat and pressure, they put their genius to work for the war effort making splints, stretchers, and glider shells. After the war, they adapted the technology to furniture making. Sculpting a seat and back to fit the contours of the human body, they designed a truly comfortable chair that’s suitable for businesses and homes. It’s an achievement others have noticed—Time magazine named it the Best Design of the 20th Century.
In their search for a better way, Charles and Ray Eames developed an innovative technique for molding plywood. The process allowed them to bend wood furniture in new directions and give hard materials a soft appearance. This focus on technology wasn’t at the expense of the details."
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