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  • 1941

    Ray and Charles get married on June 17, 1941.

  • 1942

    Apply wood molding technique to war-time splints.

  • 1945

    The LCW becomes the first mass produced molded plywood chair.

  • 1949

    The Eames build their home, case Study No.8, in Venice, Ca.

  • 1956

    A revolution in form and furniture arrives with the Lounge Chair and Ottoman.

  • 1968

    Powers of 10 is released to critical acclaim.

  • 1969

    Charles passes away of a heart condition on August 21.

  • 1979

    Ray passes away exactly 10 years later on August 21.

Langston Wells, CMU Design, Spring 2020