Charles Eames House Bird

The decorative Charles Eames House Bird is a must-have addition to the interior of every style-led home. A prized possession of Charles and Ray Eames, their black bird sculpture stood in the centre of their home for over 50-years. Acquired during their travels through the Appalachian mountain region of the eastern United States, the bird is an artefact of traditional American Folk Art. Birds often symbolised freedom and friendship, and with its tapered beak and sleek tail, this graceful figure certainly has a spirited, friendly presence. This solid wood reproduction is identical to the original so you too can experience the pleasure the design brought to the Charles Eames household.

The story behind the Charles Eames House Bird

The Charles Eames House Bird rose to stardom in the 1950s when Charles and Ray Eames positioned it with a group of Charles Eames DSR chairs for a publicity poster. It also frequently appeared in numerous photographs taken at the Eames house. The original black wooden bird is thought to have been created by Charles Perdew in approximately 1910. Perdew was the owner of a gun repair business who started carving birds for decoys. He did the majority of the carving with a drawknife, wood gouge and whittling knife.

Dimensions:W32*H28*D8.5cm