Mouse Pad

VitraDescription

"It was without a doubt the Eames Elephant that inspired Hella Jongerius to create this charming and decorative mouse pad." - Vitra

The practical companion at the PC shows the famous Elephant from Charles & Ray Eames. It is crafted from two layers of Vitra's fine sofa leather, which gives it a pleasant tactile quality.

The pad enables safe navigation at the computer monitor. The production and the materials are Vitra-typical quality and the design of the Elephant Mousepad is unimpeachable. The Mousepad shows the famous Plywood Elephant of Charles & Ray Eames of the year 1945.

With its distinctive forms, it is not only one of the most famous objects of the design married couple, but also a recognized design classic.

Technical Details

Design Year: 1945
Made-In: Germany
Material: leather, sewn in two-layer.
Dimensions: W250 x H200 mm 

Designer

Hella Jongerius, 2004

The Dutch designer Hella Jongerius lives and works in Berlin. She founded the Jongeriuslab studio in 1993 and then began collaborating with Vitra in 2004. Since then, she has not only contributed a substantial number of designs to the continually expanding Vitra Home Collection. 

Brand

Vitra is much more than a brand but rather a staple of design. Established in 1950, the brand has left its mark on design history through its transcending path. Starting as a furniture producer, it paved its way to manufacturing and ultimately became the powerhouse design institution we see today.