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Vitra Eames Children's Elephant by Charles and Ray Eames - 215 029

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Vitra Eames Children's Elephant by Charles and Ray Eames

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Elephant Pictured in Classic Red

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The influence of Charles and Ray Eames was fundamental to the development of Vitra. Its activity as a furniture manufacturer began in 1957 with the production of their designs. Yet it was not only the products of Charles and Ray Eames that left their mark on Vitra. With their approach to and understanding of design, they made an ongoing contribution to the values and goals of the company.

Almost no other animal enjoys such popularity as the Eames Elephant Chair. Admired for its majestic size and loved for its proverbial good humor, it is part of our everyday experience as a child's cuddly toy, a storybook character and a majestic creature. Charles and Ray Eames also succumbed to their charms and in 1945 designed a toy elephant made of plywood. However, it never made it into mass production. The Eames Elephant is now available for the first time in a plastic version for those it was originally intended for: children. Whether used indoors or outdoors, or as a decorative item in a child's room - this friendly-looking animal with its distinctive, over-sized ears is bound to bring cheer and enjoyment to both a child's and parent's heart.

Designed by: Charles & Ray Eames, 1945

Features:

Available in five colors
Crafted of dyed polypropylene with a matte surface finish
Can be used indoors or outdoors
GS and CE certified
Designed specially for children
Overall Dimensions: 16.5" H x 16.25" W x 31" D

Design:

Design is the process by which almost all objects in Vitra's surroundings are instilled with a specific design and function - from cars to paper clips, from clothing to chairs. And design does not just mean giving things a shape. Design creates the basis which enables things to function in the desired manner. It is a process in which complementary but often mutually contradictory requirements have to be met (comfort, technology, ergonomics, ecology, economics, aesthetics). Design can be successful only when the balance of all these factors is attained.

Quality:

Once in the factory, Vitra staff manufacture furniture to precise standards, individually ensuring the quality of each product.
Vitra has been certified for DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000.
Vitra's focus on quality does not end at the factory door - they believe that providing clients with exceptional service is just as important as manufacturing furniture. In order to make certain Vitra clients enjoy consistently high quality in all Vitra products, they have set up their own test center which monitors products against criteria that are far more stringent than the statutory standards.

Ergonomics:

Ergonomics is an applied science that studies the relationship between human beings and machines. Vitra produces furniture that responds to the ergonomic requirements of the body and as a consequence has a positive effect on health and well-being. All Vitra products (except for the experimental series Vitra Edition) have been tested by independent institutions. They comply with prescribed standards under the European Directive on VDU Work and are marked with the GS seal (= Geprüfte Sicherheit or Tested Safety, seal of the independent certification company LGA).

Ecology:

Vitra's contribution to ecological conservation does not stop with a close examination of materials and processes. All aspects of the company's work involve ecological thinking.
In 1991, Vitra set up an internal ecology committee to discuss environmental topics. This team identifies new tasks, and its project teams work together to find solutions.
Vitra uses only non-CFC foams and adhesives free of toxic solvents; all possible materials are recycled. Wherever possible, Vitra uses recycled materials.
Vitra's goal during production is to minimize noise and emission levels as well as to reduce waste. Packaging materials are kept to a minimum and re-used as often as possible.

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Color:	Various Colors
Material:	Plastic
Other:	Additional Colors
Product Category:	Kids Chairs
Style:	Novelty
Type:	Chair

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4.9 (based on 15 reviews)

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maggie from los angeles, CA	5.0 2/5/2012 as expected Product Review My son loves this, his new favorite place to sit. He is two and loves to ride his elephant! Service Review Shipped in a reasonable amount of time, better than other things I have ordered from all modern Was this helpful? Yes / No
Royce from Merrick, NY	5.0 2/5/2012 Love So cute in my daughters room! Made well! Was this helpful? Yes / No
Sambo from Austin, TX	5.0 9/6/2011 RED ELEPHANT by EAMES Beautiful toy for the grandkids. Wish it were still available in bent plywood for a similar reasonable price. High design for the playroom. Was this helpful? Yes / No
a parent in Philly from Philadelphia, PA	4.0 6/5/2011 Cute--more of a chair than a toy This is a very sturdy product, well made and seems like should be easy to keep clean (I hope, since ours is white). I bought it for my 2 year old daughter. She likes to sit on it and "ride" it (it is stationary). My other kids are older and have incorporated it into some games. I think we will get the most use out of it if we put it in the TV room or other place where we are prone to gather and sit. Was this helpful? Yes / No
rache from canada	5.0 3/21/2011 I would buy this product for everyone. Love it!!! It is even better in person. So Happy I bought this. Was this helpful? Yes / No
Form Function and Fun from Atlanta	5.0 2/28/2011 Eames Elephant Playful child seat-toy.Excellent quality.Looks great as a toy and as a sculpture in living room when not in useAmazing packaging.[...] Was this helpful? Yes / No
pleased grandma from chicago	5.0 12/19/2010 a huge hit Our 18 month old granddaughter was intrigued - then delighted with our red el-fant (with the box, too, of course). We expect that it will get many years of enjoyment - both as a toy and a beauty to look at. Was this helpful? Yes / No
Pine from Chicago	5.0 12/5/2010 'Charlie' the Elephant I love my Eames elephant! I use the lil guy as a decorative piece in my family room and people can't stop talking about it. :) If you like Elephants...BUY this. Was this helpful? Yes / No
Dodo from Carlsbad, CA	5.0 11/28/2010 Ea,es Children Elephant Decorative side piece. Was this helpful? Yes / No
animals are cute from Milwaukee, WI	5.0 10/19/2010 so cute! We got this as a gift and we love it! So cute, yet so cool. It's going in a bedroom for now, but some day may hang out in the living room or outside. So versatile. Was this helpful? Yes / No

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OUR SKU # VTA1198 This item is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: 215 029 01, 215 029 02, 215 029 03, 215 029 04, 215 029 06

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