1940s Plywood Leg Splints Artek-Pascoe USA

CHARLES+RAY EAMES Extremely rare examples of the Eames seminal design, the molded plywood leg splint. These 5 splints are the only known examples to have been produced by Alvar and Aaino Aalto's company, Artek-Pascoe. Prior to the discovery of these splints, the only manufacturer associated with splint production was California-based Evans Products Company, producing them for the American war effort from 1943-1945. These splints were recovered in Broadway, New Jersey, where in nearby Manhattan, the Aaltos' opened the first Artek-Pascoe showroom in 1940. Original Artek-Pascoe wrapping remains partially intact. more.... SOLD