Eames Lounge chair

I was reminded the other day why the Eames Lounge chair is such a great piece of engineering. Will Farmer spoke on the Antiques Roadshow (30/01/11) of the time he found an original edition at a bargain price whilst visiting a flea market in New York. He didn't buy the chair because of the anticipated complications shipping such a large item back to the UK. Shortly after Will discovered that the chair and ottoman break down into simple components that could have been packed down and taken onto the flight back as excess baggage.

I came across this video on you tube by Charles and Ray Eames which demonstrates just how easy the construction of this iconic chair is.