Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames were a collaborative duo of American architects and designers known for their groundbreaking furniture and houses. Utilizing innovative materials, including molded plywood, fiberglass, bent aluminum, and plastic, the married couple produced elegant and functional works. “I came to design through architecture, Ray came to design through painting,” Charles once explained. “This should not be at all surprising since I feel that most everything is a form of architecture, certainly all of the environment that man creates for himself—and Ray feels that painting is related to everything and of course I feel that painting comes under the heading of architecture.” Charles Eames was born on June 17, 1907 in St. Louis, MO, going on to attend the Washington University in St. Louis, where he developed an interest in engineering and architecture. After studying on scholarship for two years, he was asked to leave school due to his advocacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, shortly thereafter he began working in an architectural office. In 1930, Charles started his own firm where he extended his ideas beyond architecture. Born Ray-Bernice Kaiser on December 15, 1912 in Sacramento, CA, she went on to study painting under Hans Hofmann in New York before attending Cranbrook Academy, where she met her future husband Charles Eames who was teaching there at the time. Charles and Ray got married in 1941, soon after they moved to California where they began collaborating on furniture designs. Notably during World War II, the U.S. Navy commissioned the Eames to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers, and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began manufacturing Eames furniture, including their famed chair, the Eames Lounge Chair, which was once deemed “the chair of the century” by the architectural critic Esther McCoy. Charles died on August 21, 1978 in Los Angeles, CA, Ray died exactly a decade later on August 21, 1988 in Los Angeles, CA. Today, their works are held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, among others.

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“Soft Pad” A height adjustable swivel armchair

Charles and Ray Eames

“Soft Pad” A height adjustable swivel armchair

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Aluminium Group” Set of five armchairs

Charles and Ray Eames

“Aluminium Group” Set of five armchairs

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Aluminium Group Chair” High back armchair

Charles and Ray Eames

“Aluminium Group Chair” High back armchair

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Soft Pad” High back, height-adjustable office...

Charles and Ray Eames

“Soft Pad” High back, height-adjustable office...

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Aluminium Group” Height adjustable, swivel...

Charles and Ray Eames

“Aluminium Group” Height adjustable, swivel...

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Soft Pad” A height adjustable swivel armchair

Charles and Ray Eames

“Soft Pad” A height adjustable swivel armchair

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Segmented” A large conference table , 1964

Charles and Ray Eames

“Segmented” A large conference table , 1964

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“Aluminium Group” Set of five armchairs

Charles and Ray Eames

“Aluminium Group” Set of five armchairs

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Soft Pad” A swivel armchair

Charles and Ray Eames

“Soft Pad” A swivel armchair

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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FSW-6' folding screen, 2000

Charles and Ray Eames

FSW-6' folding screen, 2000

Sale Date: November 15, 2023

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Model '670' lounge chair and '671' ottoman, 1970

Charles and Ray Eames

Model '670' lounge chair and '671' ottoman, 1970

Sale Date: November 15, 2023

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Charles and Ray Eames, a 1970s 'Lounge..., 1970–1979

Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames, a 1970s 'Lounge..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

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Charles and Ray Eames, a 1970s 'Lounge..., 1970–1979

Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames, a 1970s 'Lounge..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: October 29, 2023

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A set of four 'DAX' chairs, 1981

Charles and Ray Eames

A set of four 'DAX' chairs, 1981

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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An 'EA214' lounge chair, 1970

Charles and Ray Eames

An 'EA214' lounge chair, 1970

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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Two Vitra mesh office chairs

Charles and Ray Eames

Two Vitra mesh office chairs

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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ESU 100-C, 1950

Charles and Ray Eames

ESU 100-C, 1950

Sale Date: October 26, 2023

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Charles and Ray Eames

"LCM" Chair

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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Pair of Eames Aluminium Highback Management..., 1958

Charles and Ray Eames

Pair of Eames Aluminium Highback Management..., 1958

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Set of Six Aluminium Group Management Chairs, 1958

Charles and Ray Eames

Set of Six Aluminium Group Management Chairs, 1958

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Pair of Aluminium Highback Management Chair, 1958

Charles and Ray Eames

Pair of Aluminium Highback Management Chair, 1958

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Pair of Aluminum Group Side Chairs, 1958

Charles and Ray Eames

Pair of Aluminum Group Side Chairs, 1958

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Pair of Eames Aluminium Highback Management..., 1958

Charles and Ray Eames

Pair of Eames Aluminium Highback Management..., 1958

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Set of Six Aluminium Group Management Chairs, 1958

Charles and Ray Eames

Set of Six Aluminium Group Management Chairs, 1958

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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