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Eames House Whale

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Eames House Whale

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Description

Vitra’s Eames House Whale is a delightful scale model of the huge, two-metre wooden whale that was one of the most beloved decorative objects in the house of Charles and Ray Eames. Crafted by an anonymous North American folk artist, the original whale hung from the ceiling of the Eames House, and it also appeared in several photoshoots of the Eames products.

The 27.56 in (70 cm) long Eames House Whale is made from hand-painted solid ash, with a black-and-white finish sealed with a water-based lacquer. With its gentle smile, this wooden whale brings joy whether placed on a table, displayed on a windowsill, or suspended from the ceiling.

  • Length: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Height: 5.51 in (14 cm)

  • Material Hand-painted solid ash, water-based paint
  • Colour Black, white
  • Weight 13.23 lbs (6 kg)
  • Product ID: AK21511602

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  • Equal opportunities for all employees
  • Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
  • Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
  • Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
  • Transparent supply chain
  • Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
  • Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
  • Direct suppliers audited and certified
  • Support for community involvement in the supply chain

  • Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
  • No incineration or landfilling of returned items
  • No use of endangered species as materials
  • No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
  • Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
  • Material-efficient and ecological packaging
  • No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
  • The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
  • Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems

  • Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
  • Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
  • Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
  • Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
  • 100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
  • Low-carbon or compensated transportation
  • Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
  • Carbon neutral or carbon negative product

  • Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
  • No harmful or hazardous substances
  • Responsible raw material sourcing and production
  • Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
  • Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
  • Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.

  • High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
  • Technically durable product design and material choices
  • Design for enduring life-long quality
  • Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
  • Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.

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