Eames LCW 5-2-5 in Walnut Evans Production

Early Production Evans Walnut LCW (5-2-5 Pattern)

This is a rare opportunity to own a foundational piece of Modernist history. This Lounge Chair Wood (LCW) is an authentic, early Evans Products production, dating to the brief and highly collectible window before Herman Miller took over the full manufacturing process.

For the serious collector, the details on this specimen are exactly what you look for. It features the coveted 5-2-5 screw pattern and the signature long single shock mount on the backrest—hallmarks of the earliest, most honest iterations of the Eames’ molded plywood experiments.

Collector’s Specifications

• Manufacturer: Evans Products Company (Pre-Herman Miller)

• Model: LCW (Lounge Chair Wood)

• Material: Walnut Veneer

• Hardware: Original 5-2-5 screw configuration

• Mounting: Early-style long single backrest shock mount

Condition & Character

At Hobbs Modern, we believe in the soul of a piece. This chair wears its history with pride. The walnut finish shows a gentle, honest patina and light wear consistent with its age—the kind of "silvering" and character that only decades of existence can produce.

Structurally, it is rock solid. This is a "purist’s piece"—an early edition that has escaped the heavy-handed restorations that often strip away a chair's value. We have left it exactly as found: unaltered, authentic, and in very good vintage condition. This is a chair you cherish for what it is, not what you can turn it into.

Why This LCW?

The LCW was named by Time magazine as the "Best Design of the 20th Century," but not all LCWs are created equal. The Evans production chairs represent the transition from wartime technology to domestic bliss. 

Provenance Note: As an early Evans era piece, this chair represents the pinnacle of Mid-Century Modern plywood technology and is a blue-chip investment for any interior or private collection.

 

Dimensions: 21.5 W x 19 D x 26.5 H