ISBN 978-3-8365-6018-4 Edition: German ISBN 978-3-8365-6021-4 Edition: English Modern perfection The couple who turned American living rooms upside down The creative duo Charles Eames (1907-1978) and Ray Kaiser Eames (1912-1988) changed the face of America. The couple is best known for their furniture, but also made groundbreaking contributions in the fields of architecture, textile design, photography and film. The Eames' work stood for a new multifunctional modernity, characterized by its combination of craftsmanship and design and the use of modern materials such as plywood and plastic. The Eames Lounge Chair Wood, made with a new plywood molding technique, became a trademark of the 20th century. For the Case Study Houses, the couple not only used industrial materials in innovative ways, but also developed a flexible floor plan for multifunctional spaces that became a hallmark of modern post-war architecture. This volume covers all aspects of the illustrious Eames oeuvre, from