Charles Eames

Charles Eames (1907–1978) was an American designer, architect, and filmmaker who became one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century design. Working primarily from the Eames Office in Venice, California, he and his wife Ray Eames developed groundbreaking furniture using molded plywood, fiberglass, and plastic that made good design accessible to ordinary people. Their partnership with Herman Miller produced some of the most recognized furniture in history. Charles Eames's legacy endures through pieces like the Eames Lounge Chair, molded plastic chairs, and the iconic powers-of-ten film. His belief that design should solve real problems with honesty and delight continues to shape how designers approach furniture, interiors, and product design today. The Eames aesthetic—organic forms, warm materials, and playful color—remains a defining vocabulary of mid-century modern interiors worldwide.