This book blows wide open the myth of Charles Eames and the Eames Office. As one reviewer puts it, “It seems Saarinen, Bertoia, Ain and Albinson designed, refined and were given little if no credit for the entire line of furniture of the Eames’, whereas Charles Eames had his focus on women, photography (lots of close-ups), and basically taking credit for all the work done at the 901 Washington Blvd., Venice building.”
Both Marilyn and John Neuhart worked with the Eames Office in various capacities from the 1950s until 1978, the year Charles Eames died. During this time they had the extraordinary opportunity to work intimately with the members of the Eames Office and their iconic manufacturers.
Marilyn and John Neuhart absorbed their stories, and meticulously portray the history and development of Eames furniture in their book, The Story of Eames Furniture. The book is a firsthand account of the workings of the Eames Office based on the Neuhart’s recollections and of others who also worked closely with Charles Eames. Marilyn Neuhart – more familiar with the Eames’ than almost any other – spent the last 15 years compiling the stories, images, and recollections featured in the book.
Check out the Marilyn and John Neuhart interview about Charles Eames below, and if you’re as intrigued as I am about the book, you can pick up The Story of Eames Furniture at Amazon.
By Melanie Carlson
. It’s a wealth of information about environmentally friendly materials and building practices. For the lost soul who is navigating this new trend, this easy to use book is truly worth every penny.
Lori explains every aspect of residential interior design—furniture and accessories, window treatments, fabrics, surface materials, appliances and plumbing fixtures, plants, and more—from a green perspective in terms of reducing waste, avoiding pollution, and protecting the occupant’s health.
