How Charles and Ray Eames's 1946 LCW Chair Changed Furniture as We Know It

"I've just seen the greatest thing that has ever been done in chairs," said George Nelson about the Eames designs, urging Herman Miller to manufacture them after their MoMA debut.

Amy Auscherman emphasizes Ray Eames's crucial role in the chair's design, stating, "She was a sculptor, and when you look at the experimental chairs, it's her artistic sensibility that really makes them what they are."

The Eames chairs, initially shown in vibrant colors at MoMA, were praised for their comfort and style, with one designer calling it "a piece of sophisticated visual irony."

Despite their minimal design, Eames’s chairs are noted for their comfort and durability, even among families with young children, as highlighted by designer Bethany Adams.

Read at Architectural Digest