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ES 108 Sofa

This is a Sofa. It was designed by Charles Eames and Ray Kaiser Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, Inc.. It is dated 1984 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is aluminum, walnut, leather, epoxy, urethane foam, polyster fiber. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Herman Miller Furniture Company. It is credited Gift of Herman Miller, Inc..

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 82.5 x 204.5 x 76.5cm (32 1/2 x 80 1/2 x 30 1/8in.)

Cite this object as

ES 108 Sofa; Designed by Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978), Ray Kaiser Eames (American, 1912–1988); Manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); USA; aluminum, walnut, leather, epoxy, urethane foam, polyster fiber; H x W x D: 82.5 x 204.5 x 76.5cm (32 1/2 x 80 1/2 x 30 1/8in.); Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.; 1985-98-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Ellen DeGeneres Selects.

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