The Eames exhibit, titled Past as Prologue: The Last Decade of Furniture Design by Ray and Charles Eames (1968-1978), showcases approximately 100 artifacts at the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco. It emphasizes the evolution of office furniture design, particularly for the white-collar workforce, focusing on modularity and visual authority. The curators note a shift from plywood and fiberglass to modern materials such as injection-molded plastics and polyurethane. The exhibit reflects the technological and social changes of the era, examining new approaches to ergonomics and comfort for all-day use.
The exhibit, Past as Prologue: The Last Decade of Furniture Design by Ray and Charles Eames (1968-1978), will run through the fall at the Transamerica Pyramid.
This show focuses on office furniture for the white-collar workforce, emphasizing modularity and visual authority, and incorporates insights into ergonomics and comfort.
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