Charles Eames
17 June 1907 – 21 August 1978
Charles Eames was an American designer, architect, and filmmaker who, together with his wife Ray Eames, made major contributions to modern furniture and industrial design in the 20th century. The Eames Office produced iconic works such as the molded plywood chairs and the Eames Lounge Chair. He was also known for architectural work and experimental films like Powers of Ten.
Lived at the same time
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Life events
Charles Ormond Eames Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgEames attended Washington University in St. Louis to study architecture.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgEames studied and later taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe couple relocated to California where they established their influential design studio.
Charles Eames married designer Ray Kaiser, forming a lifelong creative partnership.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Eameses pioneered mass-produced molded plywood chairs and other furniture.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgCharles and Ray designed and built their landmark modernist home in Pacific Palisades.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman became one of the most celebrated furniture designs of the century.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Eames Office produced the influential educational short film Powers of Ten.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgCharles Eames died at the age of 71 while on a trip to his hometown.
Source: en.wikipedia.org