Charles & Ray Eames

American, 1907–1978 and 1912–1988

Charles Ormand Eames Jr., a nearly-licensed architect born in St. Louis in 1907, and Bearnice Alexandra “Ray” Kaiser, an abstract painter born in Sacramento in 1912, are cemented into the canon of 20th century design. Since uniting in 1940, these partners in life and work have been internationally recognized at the forefront of the design, architecture, filmmaking, and furniture communities.

Courtesy of Eames Office

Charles and Ray Eames photo booth portraits 1941 ©Squarecylinder