Vitra Sculpture Eames House Bird
Vitra Sculpture Eames House Bird

Eames House Bird

$390

Made by Vitra

Designed by Charles & Ray Eames

For decades, a small wooden bird held a quiet place of honor in the living room of the Eames House in Pacific Palisades. Charles and Ray Eames brought it back from their travels, drawn to its simplicity and the warmth of American folk craft. It appeared in photographs, in films, and in the collage-like atmosphere the couple built around themselves.

Vitra has faithfully reissued the figure, preserving its hand-finished character and the natural grain of the wood. It carries the sensibility of two designers who believed that objects of genuine feeling belong alongside serious furniture. Placed on a shelf, a windowsill, or a desk, it reads less as decoration than as a quiet statement of taste.

  • Reissued by Vitra from the original artifact in the Eames House collection
  • Carved and hand-finished wood with natural variation in grain and tone
  • An authentic piece of American folk art heritage
  • Proportioned for tabletop, shelf, or desktop placement
Material
Material: Ash Black

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Charles & Ray Eames
  • Made by Vitra
  • Beautifully crafted for any home decor
  • Available in a black or dark walnut finish
Measurements

H × W × D
10.75 × 3.25 × 8.25 in.
27.6 × 8.5 × 20.7 cm.
Wood

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Vitra. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the Eames House Bird?

The bird is an American folk art object that Charles and Ray Eames acquired on their travels and displayed prominently in the living room of their Pacific Palisades home, known as the Eames House or Case Study House No. 8. It became one of the most recognizable accessories in their interior.

Is the Vitra Eames House Bird made of real wood?

Yes. The figure is carved from wood and hand-finished, which means each piece carries slight natural variation in grain and surface tone. Vitra produced it in close reference to the original artifact held in the Eames House collection.

How does the Eames House Bird relate to Vitra's Eames collection?

Vitra holds the license to produce Eames designs in Europe and beyond, and the House Bird is part of their broader stewardship of the Eames legacy. It sits alongside iconic furniture pieces as an object that reflects the couple's philosophy that daily life deserves objects with genuine character.

Where does the Eames House Bird work best in an interior?

Its scale suits a bookshelf, a desk, or a windowsill. Because it originates as a found object rather than a designed product, it pairs naturally with both modernist interiors and more eclectic, collected environments.

Is this an appropriate gift for architects or designers?

The Eames House Bird is widely recognized among design professionals as a cultural artifact connected to one of the most influential partnerships in twentieth-century design. It is a considered gift for anyone with a serious interest in design history.

Brand & Designer

Vitra
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Vitra

Vitra is a Swiss contemporary design and furniture brand, founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in Birsfelden, Switzerland.
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Charles & Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames were one of the 20th century's most influential design partnerships, renowned for their innovative furniture, architecture, and multimedia work that made modern design accessible and elegant.