This is pretty dang cool. I wonder how many of these are still in existence and--most important--how they sound! http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/look-the-quadraflex-eames-desi-59116
FYI, this speaker was released in 1956 and its full name is the Charles Eames Quadraflex manufactured for Stephens Trusonic.
That's amazing - I had no idea they even existed. Looks like they use the exact same base as the ottoman from the Eames Lounge Chair/Ottoman combo. Man, those would look great with my chair!
I saw a documentary film about the history of the Ray and Charles Eames Design firm about two weeks ago. Interesting story. Back in the mid 50's stereo was still not all the common in audio systems so my guess is most people had only one of these speakers if the had any at all.
Do you not like Eames in general, or just this piece? I think it is beautiful, btw. I haven't met an Eames that I didn't like!
Wow, JBL borrowed heavily from this design when they introduced the L88 (I own a pair of these, long retired but still with me).
I did some further digging and the picture I posted above of that particular model was a prototype. It (obviously) sits in a gallery now, but as it was not offered for sale to the general public, maybe JBL never knew about it.
What do you think about the Eames Storage Units? I have always thought they would make great stereo racks. Then again, my taste is a bit "space age bachelor pad"/Mad Men-esque. Luckily, my wife feels the same way!
Although not a vintage Eames design, the new Davone Audio Ray speaker looks quite at home next to the Eames Lounge Chair.
His AND her. Charles and Ray Eames (husband and wife) usually worked as a team. They designed a lot of iconic chairs, not just the Eames Lounge (which I am guessing you are referring to).
That looks great. If you could substitute an Eames ottoman base onto that Davone Audio Ray speaker, they'd be a perfect match.