Eames House of Cards

Designed by: Charles Eames
Made by: The Eames Office
Price: $35

This 32 card set was designed by Charles Eames in 1952 and features images of textiles, patterns and everyday things, proving that inspiration can be found in the simplest of sources. Interlock them in any number of configurations—join the spools of thread with the batch of marbles with the checkerboard—and watch your dream house emerge.

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