For the first time, the living room of the Case Study #8 house in Pacific Palisades has been disassembled and reassembled for the public to view. Contrary to how Eames furniture is so often employed today—in a stark, utilitarian manner—in the Eames living room, their designs mingled with textiles, collectibles and memorabilia, and even the famous yellowing Nelson lamp. Photo 1 of 11 in "Living in a Modern Way" at LACMA by Erika Heet

"Living in a Modern Way" at LACMA

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For the first time, the living room of the Case Study #8 house in Pacific Palisades has been disassembled and reassembled for the public to view. Contrary to how Eames furniture is so often employed today—in a stark, utilitarian manner—in the Eames living room, their designs mingled with textiles, collectibles and memorabilia, and even the famous yellowing Nelson lamp.