Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames were an American husband-and-wife design duo known for their groundbreaking contributions to modern architecture, furniture design, industrial design, and film. They are most famous for their innovative use of materials, particularly molded plywood and fiberglass, which led to iconic furniture pieces like the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (1956) and the Eames Molded Plastic Chair (1950). Their work combined functionality, aesthetics, and mass production techniques, influencing mid-century modern design.

Beyond furniture, they also worked in exhibition design, graphic design, and filmmaking, including the well-known short film Powers of Ten (1977), which explored scale in the universe. Their legacy continues to shape contemporary design and architecture.