They considered many shapes. In the end, did they take their inspiration from the surfboards they doubtless saw frequently, given the commanding view of the Pacific Ocean from their California home and studio? They never said, but people often refer to this piece as the “surfboard table.” Whatever you call it, the wire base elliptical table makes it clear that good design never goes out of style.
![An Eames Wire Base Elliptical Table in an office lobby that also features an Eames Walnut Stool and Eames Sofa Compact. An Eames Wire Base Elliptical Table in an office lobby that also features an Eames Walnut Stool and Eames Sofa Compact.](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/products/eames_wire_base_elliptical_table/it_prd_dgn_eames_wire_base_elliptical_table_01.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)
“Serious fun.”
![Product Designers Ray and Charles Eames Product Designers Ray and Charles Eames](/content/dam/hmicom/page_assets/designers/eames/uw_dgn_eames.jpg.rendition.480.480.jpg)