Explore the legacy of Charles and Ray Eames with our "Eames in 90 Seconds" video series. Each episode, lasting just 90 seconds, focuses on a different aspect of the legendary pair's contributions, offering a concise yet impactful look at their groundbreaking designs and enduring influence on the world.
Charles and Ray Eames often addressed the needs of their friends in their designs. This was the case with the Eames La Fonda Group, created in 1961 for their friend Alexander Girard, who was designing a new restaurant in New York City called La Fonda del Sol. Watch to learn more!…
Charles and Ray Eames’ first film, Traveling Boy (1950), was a 12-minute, no-budget project sparked by a loaned 16mm movie projector. Despite technical challenges, the film showcased their ingenuity and marked the beginning of their prolific filmmaking career….
Discover how an Eames World War II medical invention connected Charles and Ray’s early molded plywood sculptures to their revolutionary molded plywood furniture designs….
Following the success of The Toy, Charles and Ray designed and brought to market a smaller version in 1952 called “The Little Toy.” …
In 1966, Charles and Ray Eames envisioned a revolutionary 166,000-square-foot National Aquarium for Washington, D.C., with a stunning 100-foot-high greenhouse. 🏛️🌱 Ever wondered about this ambitious project that never materialized? …
Charles and Ray Eames often remarked that many projects were designed for or inspired by a particular friend and often translated into a product for the masses. The Eames Chaise was designed with film director Billy Wilder in mind….
In 1957, Charles and Ray Eames produced a kinetic aluminum toy powered by solar cells, providing a delightful public demonstration of the virtues of a sustainable renewable energy source: the sun….
In 1959, Charles and Ray #Eames designed a 3/4th-inch scale model house for Revell Company, a toy manufacturer. Unfortunately, the prototype, known as the Revell Toy House, never made it to market, though it did become a helpful tool for Herman Miller….
In 1972, the Eames Office made the film “Cable: The Immediate Future” for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The film, which begins as an educational piece about cable television, shifts focus to cable as a champion for information accessibility, envisioning the advent of the internet and many of its applications we rely on today. …
In the same year that Charles and Ray designed the Eames LCW (1945), they also designed and produced a line of children’s furniture. …
