The design of Charles and Ray Eames

Chapter 1

Molding the future with plywood

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Chapter 2

Living in a glass box

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Chapter 3

The ultimate icons of comfort

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Chapter 4

Beyond furniture with films and toys

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Ch 3 · The ultimate icons of comfort

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Eames comfort, warm as a mitt, Just for you to sit.

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The role of the perfect host

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Fun Fact

The Lounge Chair debut: The Eames Lounge Chair was revealed to the public on national television in 1956 during the Arlene Francis 'Home' show.

Plastic chairs for the masses

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Glossary

lounge chair (noun)
An upholstered armchair designed for reclining and relaxing. Charles and Ray Eames introduced their famous molded plywood and leather version in 1956.

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What object did Charles Eames compare the desired look of the Eames Lounge Chair to?

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Would you spend thousands of dollars on one perfect chair?

Little Eames Lounger

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In what year was the famous Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman first released?

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For what environment was the Eames Aluminum Group chair line originally designed?

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What did Charles Eames define as the primary role of a designer?

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Which manufacturer has produced Eames furniture in the United States since the 1940s?

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On which medium was the Eames Lounge Chair first introduced to the general public?

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What lightweight material, originally used for military helmets, did they use to make their colorful 1950 shell chairs?

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How many curved plywood shells make up the main structure of the Eames Lounge Chair?