Eames Furniture Source Book
This comprehensive guide delves into the Eames' iconic furniture creations through meticulous research, utilizing models, material studies, prototypes, and estate-held examples at the Vitra Design Museum. It unravels the origins of Charles and Ray Eames' influential designs, highlighting their role in pioneering innovative materials. The publication provides fresh insights into the couple's creative process, revealing their philosophy driven by knowledge, discovery, and discipline, harnessing technology and science for the greater good. Charles and Ray Eames, renowned American designers, made remarkable contributions to furniture, architecture, exhibitions, graphic design, toys, and film. Their pioneering work in molded plywood, celebrated during World War II, left an indelible mark on design history.
This comprehensive guide delves into the Eames' iconic furniture creations through meticulous research, utilizing models, material studies, prototypes, and estate-held examples at the Vitra Design Museum. It unravels the origins of Charles and Ray Eames' influential designs, highlighting their role in pioneering innovative materials. The publication provides fresh insights into the couple's creative process, revealing their philosophy driven by knowledge, discovery, and discipline, harnessing technology and science for the greater good. Charles and Ray Eames, renowned American designers, made remarkable contributions to furniture, architecture, exhibitions, graphic design, toys, and film. Their pioneering work in molded plywood, celebrated during World War II, left an indelible mark on design history.
This comprehensive guide delves into the Eames' iconic furniture creations through meticulous research, utilizing models, material studies, prototypes, and estate-held examples at the Vitra Design Museum. It unravels the origins of Charles and Ray Eames' influential designs, highlighting their role in pioneering innovative materials. The publication provides fresh insights into the couple's creative process, revealing their philosophy driven by knowledge, discovery, and discipline, harnessing technology and science for the greater good. Charles and Ray Eames, renowned American designers, made remarkable contributions to furniture, architecture, exhibitions, graphic design, toys, and film. Their pioneering work in molded plywood, celebrated during World War II, left an indelible mark on design history.
Authors: Edited by Mateo Kries, Jolanthe Kugler. Foreword by Eames Demetrios. Text by Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Pat Kirkham, Jolanthe Kugler, Matthias Pühl.
Publisher: Vitra Design Museum
Format: Hardcover
Condition: New