Vitra Miniatures Plywood Elephant (1945) Christmas tree With turnable axle

With turnable axle

this stunningly beautiful oval serving tray is crafted from mirror polished stainless steel with black handles

a constant presence in his architectural designs

unique objects to hang

The composition of formally complex pieces results in a unique and sinuous dovetail effect

Vitra Miniatures Plywood Elephant (1945) Christmas tree With turnable axleThe Plywood Elephant holds a prominent place among the plywood pieces designed by the Eameses. In the early 1940s Charles and Ray Eames successfully developed an innovative method for moulding plywood into three dimensional shapes, which they used to produce a wide range of furniture and sculptural objects. Among the early plywood designs, the Elephant is one of the most difficult to produce. Tight angles and compound curves require a sophisticated