Design for all The epitome of classic design: Vitra’s Eames Lounge Chair. The seat and back are made of molded, veneered plywood. Optimism and a desire for innovation were important drivers for the post-war Mid-Century Modernist movement. After WWII architects, interior designers and product designers wanted their designs to contribute to social progress and to building a better society in the most literal sense. It was a period of clean lines, light interiors and functionality. The Mid-Century Modernists made eager use of the experimental technologies and new materials that had emerged from the war, including new ways of using steel and plywood. 6 melamine
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