If you live in Sydney and love mid-century modern furniture then you probably know of Retro On Regent in Redfern, a far more affordable and interesting alternative to its over priced Surry Hills counterparts. However did you know that the brilliant minds behind this store also have a massive warehouse space in St Peters called Monague and Mable? Do yourself a favour and check it out. 68 May St, St Peters. Open 11-5 Sat’ or by appointment.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956 for Herman Miller, the Eames Classic Lounge and Ottoman is one of the most famous pieces of mid-century modern furniture ever. Inspired by an American baseball glove it comes in seven-ply cherry or walnut shells with leather upholstery. The original chairs used Brazilian rosewood.
According to wikipedia here are some of it’s famous appearances:
* Frasier, where it was visible in all but one episodes.
* In the office of Dr. Gregory House in the eponymous television series House
* In Chandler and Joey’s apartment in the first season of Friends
* In the movie She’s Out of My League
* In the TV series Cougar Town, during the first episode of the second season guest starring Jennifer Aniston.
* Frequently seen being used in AMC’s drama series Mad Men set in the 1960s
* The chair is present in Dr. Cox’s apartment in the sitcom Scrubs
* In the movie Iron Man (film) and is seen in Tony Stark’s apartment and workshop.
* There is mention of the chair in the Steely Dan song “Things I miss the most”
* In the TV show Day Trip Designer.
* In both Richard Castle’s and Kate Beckett’s house in Castle (TV series).
* A modified version of the chair with Missoni fabric, appeared in Gossip Girl, in Lily’s apartment.
* An all-white Eames lounge chair appears in Disney’s Tron: Legacy.
* Is mentioned in the Lee Child novel “The Hard Way”.
* Seen on the Nickelodeon TV show “iCarly”, in Carly’s apartment.
* The chair is seen in Thierry Guetta’s studio in the Banksy documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop”.
