The Eames Institute presents an exhibit titled "Past as Prologue: The Last Decade of Furniture Design by Ray and Charles Eames (1968-1978)" at the Transamerica Pyramid, featuring about 100 artifacts related to the Eames' legacy. The exhibit showcases office furniture designed for a modern workforce, highlighting modularity and ergonomic considerations prompted by technological changes. Significant materials like injection-molded plastics and polyurethane are emphasized as responses to evolving social needs. The accompanying retail shops offer vintage furniture and Eames-inspired items, enhancing the overall experience of the exhibit.
The exhibit "Past as Prologue: The Last Decade of Furniture Design by Ray and Charles Eames (1968-1978)" focuses on office furniture designed for the white-collar workforce, emphasizing modularity and visual authority.
The curators note that the Eames’ work reflected the technological and social currents of their time, with innovations in materials such as injection-molded plastics and emphasis on ergonomics and comfort.
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