Charles and ray eames

As a major retrospective of the lauded designers' work opens at the Barbican, we reveal ten little-known facts about their life and creative practice

The World of Charles and Ray Eames is a wide-ranging, all-inclusive must-see exhibit highlighting the talent of two California artists of incredible depth and variety.

The World of Charles and Ray Eames is a wide-ranging, all-inclusive must-see exhibit highlighting the talent of two California artists of incredible depth and variety.

Sold: Early LCW chair in Walnut by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1954 | #117438

Charles & Ray Eames | 'Why don't we make an updated version of the old English club chair?' With this comment, Charles Eames initiated...

The guidelines are simple: photography is permitted for souvenir purposes only, and reservations must be made in advance. A rite of passage for any design-minded local or visiting practitioner, a trip to the Eames House, nestled on a winding hillside just above the Santa Monica Bay, will cost you $1

Charles Eames, Ray Eames. Lounge Chair and Ottoman. 1956. Herman Miller Furniture Co., Zeeland, MI. Molded rosewood, plywood, leather, cast aluminum, rubber shock mounts, and stainless steel glides. .a (chair): 33 x 33 3/4 x 33" (83.8 x 85.7 x 83.8 cm) .b (ottoman): 16 x 26 x 21" (40.6 x 66 x 53.3 cm). Gift of the manufacturer. 336.1960.a-b. Architecture and Design

Ben Shahn, "Supermarket" (1957)

Since launching our Designing Women series last year, we've focused on the careers of lesser-known and underappreciated female industrial designers of the 20th century. For the next few weeks, we're going to change gears slightly and pay homage to those women I.D.-ers who did manage to achieve widespread success and recognition—while also calling attention to some of the lesser-known aspects of their careers.

Taking inspiration from the humble cardboard box, Ray and Charles Eames created toys and furniture to spark the imaginations of kids and grown-ups alike.