Very few chairs are as well-known (or replicated) as the Eames Molded Shell Chair, a contemporary design icon that debuted in 1950. This authentic Herman Miller release, which comes with a certificate of authenticity, pairs a chromed steel (or powder-coated steel or wood dowel) base with an injection-molded shell derived from 100% post-industrial recycled plastic. This comfortable, functional piece is available in roughly two million …
In the 1960s, Ray and Charles Eames undertook a project for the National Aquarium for which they installed 20 saltwater tanks in their office. The plan exemplified the iconic duo’s brilliant thought processes and went on to inspire the designers to approach their work more sustainably, according to Llisa Demetrios, Chief Curator of the Eames Institute and granddaughter of Ray and Charles Eames. On one hand, the …
A detailed look into the influential furniture created by Charles and Ray Eames, the Eames Furniture Source Book delves into the duo’s stunning designs, innovative use of materials and pioneering spirit. Tracing iconic creations (from their moulded plywood collection to their wire chairs) in addition to prototypes, experiments and study models, the book’s insightful text is accompanied by 350 images. It’s a deep dive into …
