Only 500 of these purr-fect cat napper, limited-edition Eames Fiberglass Chairs hand painted with art by Saul Steinberg are being made.

The cat is out of the bag: Vitra and Herman Miller are launching a limited-edition Eames Fiberglass Chair adorned with a hand-painted slumbering feline attributed to artist Saul Steinberg sleeping across its molded front seat. With only 500 pieces to be made, this might just become one of the most sought after Eames collectibles amongst those with a special place in their hearts for mid-century design history, cats, and an affection for cat naps.
My own late cat named Eames was partial to napping in an Eames shell chair, so I can attest to the design being a draw to humans and felines alike. \ Photo: Eames House, Pacific Palisades, California © Eames Foundation, 2023 The ubiquity of the Eames Shell Chair can be attributed to the fact it was the world’s first industrially mass-produced chair with the seat and backrest formed from a one-piece shell. The curved, organically-shaped shell seat cradles the back and supports the occupant’s backside; these attributes made the chair popular in classrooms, bus stations, restaurants, and just about anywhere affordable, durable, and easily maintained seating was needed. And ever since its debut in 1950, the chair has remained a stalwart for modernist design sensibilities globally, signaling a fine and friendly taste in design.
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