Turned Stool

• Artist: Ray Eames (Designer)
• Medium: Walnut
• Geographical Location: Zeeland, Michigan, USA
• Dates: ca. 1950
• Dimensions: 15 x 13 x 13in. (38.1 x 33 x 33cm)
• Markings: Affixed to underside of base, round white metal plate with silver printing: (around edge) "DESIGNED BY CHARLES EAMES / HERMAN MILLER ZEELAND MICH."; in center, silver mark of Herman Miller company consisting of stylized "M".
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 9, Shelf F
• Accession Number: 1996.142.29
• Image: 1996.142.29.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Lathe-turned stool made of walnut (planks glued together both horizontally and vertically). Round seat scooped out in center to conform to human body; on underside, tapers down to pedestal. Pedestal consists of a continuous shaft and base; shaft has three lathed sections of thick round disks that extend to point at center; circular base flares out toward floor and has rounded edge. CONDITION: Good; minor scuffs and scratches all over, especially around seat and base.