Designer
Don Albinson (American, 1915–2008)American, 1915–2008
Designer
Dale Bauer (American, born 1923)American, born 1923
DesignerFabric designed by
Alexander Girard (American, 1907–1993)American, 1907–1993
DesignerDesigned for the office of
Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978)American, 1907–1978
DesignerDesigned by
Ray Kaiser Eames (American, 1913–1988)American, 1913–1988
ManufacturerSofa manufactured by
Herman Miller Furniture Company (American, established 1923)American, established 1923
ManufacturerTextile manufactured by
Orinoka Mills (American)American
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Compact Sofa, Model S-73
- Upholstered with "Jacob's Coat" textile
DateSofa designed 1954, manufactured 1960–1969; upholstery designed 1955, manufactured 1960–1969
PlaceLos Angeles, California, United States
PlaceZeeland, Michigan, United States
MediumChromed steel, wire, urethane foam, and wool and nylon upholstery
Dimensions35 × 72 × 32 in. (88.9 × 182.9 × 81.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Karen Hyatt and John Sandry
Object number99.242
Not on view
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
designed 1929, manufactured 1930
Chromed steel and leather
97.354
Charles LeDray
2009
Laundry cart contents: purple satin bag; clear, white, and black hangers made from alumilite clear cast resin and galvanized steel wire; six pairs of trousers, one shirt, and two neckties made from various fabrics. Laundry bag with nylon cord, alumilite toggles, fabric, and thread, stuffed with fabric.
Palette: wood, nails, glue, wood stain, dirt.
Cart: wood frame with woven aluminum strips, 1/8-inch ungalvanized steel rod, clear acrylic spray coating, canvas, thread, vinyl, aluminum rivets, dirt, and newspaper ink.
Broom: wood handle and housing with bristles.
Floor: linoleum backed with canvas.
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Designed 1928–29, made c.1933–37
Chromed steel, iron, leather, canvas, and rubber
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Polyurethane foam and elastic fabric upholstery
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Marion Baruch
designed 1971, made 1971–1972
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2019.196
John Vassos
c. 1935
Aluminum, chromed steel, and flocking
2002.3545
Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt)
1969
Iron and stainless steel wire, nylon, and lead weights
2009.22
Fabio Lenci
1969
Fiberglass, wood, steel, and foam
2018.495.1-.11