Mathias Remmele - Charles et Ray Eames - 2008

Charles and Ray Eames – Objects and Furniture – Design by Architects – 2008

Illustrated design monograph dedicated to Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most influential designers of the 20th century.

This book presents an extensive overview of their furniture, objects and experimental designs, documenting the development of the Eames design language through numerous photographs and examples.

Among the iconic designs featured are the Eames Lounge Chair, Aluminium Group chairs, La Fonda furniture, Tandem Sling Seating, Soft Pad chairs, tables, stools and numerous other pieces.

The publication also places their furniture within the broader context of the Eameses’ highly influential work in architecture, exhibitions and experimental design.

Details

* Title: Charles et Ray Eames – Objets et Mobilier
* Series: Design d’Architectes
* Designers: Charles & Ray Eames
* Publisher: Éditions du Moniteur
* Year: 2008
* Language: French
* Pages: 125
* Binding: Hardcover
* ISBN: 978-2-281-19409-8
* Introduction: Mathias Remmele
* Edited under the direction of: Sandra Dachs, Patricia de Muga and Laura García Hintze
* French adaptation: Stéphanie Grégoire
* French translation: Richard Crevier
* Original edition: Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona, 2007
* Subject: Furniture design / Industrial design / Modernism / Mid-century design

Content

Richly illustrated throughout with photographs of important Eames designs and archival material. The book provides a compact visual reference to the extraordinary range of objects and furniture produced by Charles and Ray Eames.

An interesting publication for collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, architecture and classic 20th-century furniture.

Condition

Used condition with visible signs of age and handling. The hardcover shows wear, particularly along the edges, corners and spine, with some rubbing and small marks. The interior appears complete and remains in good readable condition.

Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition; the photographs form part of the description.

A very attractive reference work on two of the most important figures in modern furniture and industrial design.

This item might be of interest for collectors of
Pierre Jeanneret, Kai Kristiansen, Charlotte Perriand, Boud Ceysens, Jørgensen, Louis Poulsen, Herman Miller, Ekstrom, Friso Kramer, Jean Prouvé, Eames, Poul Henningsen, Eames Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, Vitra, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Aluminium Group, La Fonda, Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Prouvé, Le Corbusier, Gio Ponti,