Mid-Century Modern
Charles and Ray Eames (1907- 1978 & 1912 - 1988)
Charles Eames went to Washington University for architecture and became and architect and an industrial designer. He studied and taught at Cranbrook Academy.
Ray Eames got her education from Bennett Woman's College and Cranbrook Academy. She became an artist and a film maker. The couple had a big influence on the lifestyle of the average American family, they considered the ergonomic factors in furniture design, and the designed furniture for Herman Miller. They used molded plywood and plastics for chairs, molded fiberglass and aluminum framed furniture.
Charles and Ray Eames Quotes:
Charles: "Anything I can do, Ray can do better."
Ray: "I never gave up painting, I just changed my palette."
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http://www.dwr.com/designer-charles-and-ray-eames?lang=en_US
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| Eames Chairs |
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Eames Lounge Chair |
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| Eames Lounge Chair used in a Modern Setting |
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| Eames Chairs used in a Modern Setting |
Peer Reviews:
Kiera Ferguson: I love your modern images and your take on the Modernism in America.
Marisa Smith: I enjoyed your take on the Eames couple as I did the same people. It was interesting to see the difference in what we found on them.
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