Eames | Cool Material https://coolmaterial.com Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:46:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-CM-favicon-large-2-32x32.jpg Eames | Cool Material https://coolmaterial.com 32 32 The Eames Plastic Chairs Collection Is Now 100% Recyclable https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/home/the-eames-plastic-chairs-collection-is-now-100-recyclable/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:46:13 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=306375 Vitra’s latest rendition of the iconic Eames Plastic Chairs, dubbed the “RE” version, is a fresh take on a timeless classic. Originating in the 1950s, these chairs have undergone a sustainable makeover, swapping out the traditional petroleum-based plastic for a seat crafted from recycled materials sourced from used packaging. This eco-conscious update not only breathes […]

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]]> Herman Miller x HAY Colorful Eames Furniture Collection https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/home/herman-miller-hay-colorful-eames-furniture-collection/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:17:01 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=269178 Mid-century modern design continues to stay relevant in fashion and interior decor. And the heir apparent of these design choices is none other than Eames. Ray and Charles Eames have had a lasting impact on the world of furniture, decor, and architecture with their functional, stylish pieces. They’ve been copied, riffed, remixed, and beloved for […]

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]]> Making an Eames Lounge Chair with Recycled Skateboards https://coolmaterial.com/tech/video/making-an-eames-lounge-chair-with-recycled-skateboards/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:05:46 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=211510 There is perhaps no more iconic, beloved, unique and beautiful reading chair than the Eames Lounge Chair. But the classic Eames Lounge Chair originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller wasn’t quite special enough for Ottawa-based DIY builder Andrew Szeto. So what did Szeto do? He decided to make his own hybrid […]

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]]> Eames Lounge Chair-Inspired Computer Mouse https://coolmaterial.com/tech/eames-lounge-chair-inspired-computer-mouse/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:56:53 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=202592 Though we doubt a computer mouse would ever achieve the same design status as the famous 1956 Eames Lounge Chair that’s showcased in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, this concept would surely be a candidate simply based on the saying, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” Designer Shane Chen created this black padded […]

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]]> The Eames Radio Is Based on an Unreleased Model from 1946 https://coolmaterial.com/tech/eames-radio/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:28:19 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=190661 When it comes to Mid-Century Modern design, only a few names are as lauded as Charles and Ray Eames. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about the best office chairs, storage units or coat hooks, Eames is the name to beat. Vitra, a firm that has quite a few iconic products in its portfolio as […]

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]]> Eames Stamps https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/home/eames-stamps/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:23:23 +0000 http://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=823 The US Postal Service is celebrating the late Charles Eames birthday by releasing a commemorative 42 cent stamp. The stamp features great 16 different designs from Charles and his wife Ray. You can pick them up at your local post office, and add a little quirk to your mail.

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