In 1949, Charles and Ray Eames developed an innovative system of freestanding, multifunctional shelves and desks.‎ Similar to the simultaneously constructed Eames House, these were designed according to the principles of industrial series production: the Eames Storage Units (ESU) and the Eames Desk Unit (EDU).‎
In collaboration with the Eames Office and Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, a carefully defined new colour scheme was chosen to give the EDU a fresh and contemporary look while still celebrating the spirit of the 1940s and ‚50s.‎ With its eye-catching combination of coloured panels, the EDU desk adds a cheerful and inviting accent to the home o ffice.‎ The panels also function as a modesty shield and partially enclose the two storage compartments.‎ The metal support frame is height-adjustable to accommodate uneven floors.‎

Materials:
- Table top: plywood with birch veneer.‎
- Metal surfaces: black powder-coated finish.‎
- Panels: powder-coated aluminium.‎
- Shelves: maple plywood with birch face veneer, transparent lacquer finish.‎
- Legs: individual levelling adjustment.‎