vitra is introducing the eames' elephant in a child-friendly size for 2009. almost no other animal enjoys such popularity as the elephant. admired for its splendid size and loved for its proverbial good humor, it is part of our everyday experience as a child's cuddly toy, storybook character, and majestic creature. in 1945, charles & ray eames also succumbed to the elephant's charms and designed a toy elephant made out of plywood. their version never made it into mass production, however, and now vitra is introducing the eames' elephant in a plastic version for those it was originally intended for: children. whether used as a toy indoors or out, or as a decorative item in your child's room – this friendly-looking animal with its distinctive, over-sized ears is bound to bring cheer and enjoyment to many a child & parent's heart. available in five cheerful colors; made from dyed polypropylene with a matte surface finish. this item meets the CP and EC certification for toys. dimensions: 31"lx16.25"wx16.5"h