The Eames Furniture Sourcebook

Among the most important American designers, Charles Eames (1907-78) and Ray Eames (1912-88) are celebrated for their groundbreaking work in furniture, architecture, exhibitions, graphic design, toys and film.

Through models, material studies, prototypes and production examples of the Eames estate held at the Vitra Design Museum, this publication aims to reconstruct the genesis of the most relevant furniture designs by Charles and Ray Eames and shed light on their influence on the development of new and innovative materials. New insights into the thought processes and work practices of this legendary couple are revealed.