Legendary designers Charles and Ray Eames succumbed to the charm of the Elephant like everybody else.

Initially, they developed a photo series in about circus elephants, then went on to produce a toy elephant
in 1945 as part of their experiments with three-dimensional plywood shapes.

Vitra is now marketing this design in a synthetic version and thus for the first time is making it
available to the target group for which it was originally intended: children.

Whether as a toy (also for outdoor use), a play-chair or as an item for children's bedrooms, this friendly-looking animal with its distinctive, huge floppy ears should make the heart of many a child and parent beat just that little bit faster.

Naturally the Eames Plastic Elephant, available in three colour variants from the Design Museum Shop (red, white,
dark lime), also has current CP and EC safety certificates for toys.

A Gathering of Elephants from Vitra on Vimeo.

There is a six week lead time on delivery for this product.

This product is available in a range of colours and finishes. If you would like to find out more about the available options please email lucy@designmuseum.org

As an official Vitra retailer we can supply any product from the Vitra Collection. If you can't find what you are looking for or would like more information on any of our products please email lucy@designmuseum.org.