Charles Eames (June 17, 1907 – August 21, 1978)

Charles Eames was certainly one of the most influential American designers of the twentieth century, and a particular favorite of mine. Trained as an architect, Eames and his wife Ray, an artist in her own right, ran the Eames Office in Venice, California for more than 30 years. Perhaps best known for their many iconic chair designs, they were indeed the most brilliant creatives and their vast and wide-ranging body of work is a testament to that. Charles would have been 107 years old today.

Be sure to check out the fantastic documentary Eames: The Architect and The Painter (2011)

www.eamesoffice.com