26 Elevated Gifts for the Dedicated Eames Fan
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Charles and Ray Eames joyfully fused work and life, and the couple’s unbridled creativity is apparent in their stylish, functional, and lasting designs. Pamper the midcentury design lover in your life—hey, it could be you—with these sweet finds.
Pairing words of design wisdom with classic works, Essential Eames encapsulates the duo's achievements. Charles and Ray Eames are among the most influential designers of the 20th century.
Done with a mirror-shine chrome finish, this sleek business card case gets a style boost with an image of Charles and Ray Eames's iconic chairs.
On June 17, 2008, in Santa Monica, California, the Postal Service issued a pane of 42-cent stamps honoring Charles and Ray Eames in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) commemorative sheet of sixteen.
The Eames Plywood Mobile models by Vitra are replicas of the original mobiles, designed in 1941 by Charles & Ray Eames.
A butterfly-backed cloisonné pin takes its inspiration from the iconic bird sculpture of Charles and Ray Eames.
Midcentury detail. Earthy chartreuse. The pleasingly unexpected. A line of carefully-edited, high quality polishes for the color-resistant.
Made in Germany. Stay warm this winter with the Eames Wool Blanket from Vitra. The iconic dot pattern was designed by Ray Eames in the 1947 for the New York MOMA, truly making it a piece of functional modern art.
The creative duo Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Kaiser Eames (1912–1988) transformed the visual character of America.
Pioneers of the 1950s and of the optimistic American way of life, Charles and Ray Eames created the greatest modern furniture "classics" between 1941 and 1978. They designed more than 20 chair models, mostly unique pieces, and developed know-how in the art of sitting.
The Acme fountain pen nibs use German manufactured reservoirs and components, with medium nibs made of gilt steel with an iridium writing point. All Acme writing Tools come with a small bio card attached to the pen, providing biographical information about each pen's designer.
A collection of the timeless design icons. Eames chairs, classic camera, VW Bus, music instruments and many others Please visit us www.naxatrt.com to see our large selection of art, design and photography. Photo Courtesy of Pixels
The Vitra Eames Elephant Small is a scaled down version of the iconic plywood version created in 1945. This petite variety is made of robust plastic and has an almost origami-like form.
This is the first comprehensive book on the Eames' legacy in over a decade, revealing the rich totality of the their work in all media.
Designed in collaboration with the Eames Office and featuring a whimsical photo and quote from their collection, this high-quality poster declares "Take your pleasure seriously". Charles and Ray Eames are among the most influential designers of the twentieth century.
Each handmade Vitra miniature is a classic in the history of furniture design reduced in size at a scale of 1:6. True to the original pieces in structure and materials, the miniatures are precision-crafted, making them a thoughtful gift for a furniture lover or design professional.
The Eames House Bird rose to stardom in the 1950s when Charles and Ray Eames pulled it from their own living room and positioned it with a group of Eames DKR chairs for a poster.
This whimsically illustrated board book offers a delightful A-to-Z overview of modern design icons for the toddler set. Parents who appreciate architecture and modern design will get a kick out of sharing their passion with little ones.
A butterfly-backed brass pin takes its inspiration from the iconic 'Dots' designs of Charles and Ray Eames.
Vitra’s Eames Quotes posters decorate the wall with Ray and Charles Eames’ thoughts about design and art, complemented with beautiful, design-themed photographs. The quotes of the legendary designer couple have been selected from the Essential Eames book.
In the mid-1940s, Charles and Ray Eames began designing toys and furniture for children, including molded plywood animals, colorful building blocks and whimsical masks. “We have to take pleasure seriously,” said Charles Eames, and the Hang-It-All (1953) is an example of this mantra.
"Yellow Eames Rocker was inspired by the iconic chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948," says the artist. "Growing up in California, I have long been inspired by the nostalgic idea of the classic California dream from the mid-20th century.
This is a miniature 1:6 scale model of the original furniture design. Design by Charles and Ray Eames, 1951. By Vitra. Vitra, a Swiss company, has been creating furniture and accessories for offices, homes and public spaces for eighty years.
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