{"product_id":"race-da1-armchair-1946","title":"Race | DA1 armchair | 1946","description":"\u003cp\u003eErnest Race used a welded steel-rod frame to create an elegant and organic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative use of a steel-rod structure provided for sinuous and visually lightweight design, based on the shape of a classic wing chair. The design of the DA series was in stark contrast with the bulky and heavy forms available in late 1940s and early 1950’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace is best known for his iconic design for the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Antelope chair. The exposed frame is in essence a stripped down version of his DA series of upholstered chairs and sofas from the late 1940’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnest Race practiced both furniture and textile design. His understanding of materials and processes allowed for a diverse output of furniture in aluminium, steel, plywood and upholstery. Race was widely awarded for his designs during his short career and his historically important work appears in museum collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e 66w x 92d x 43\/100cmh\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herman Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20769669152879,"sku":"991040","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/4966\/8207\/products\/Race_armchair_01_0.jpg?v=1571711857","url":"https:\/\/www.twentytwentyone.mom\/products\/race-da1-armchair-1946","provider":"twentytwentyone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}