Charles Ormand Eames Jr. (1907–1978) and Bearnice Alexandra “Ray” Kaiser Eames (1912–1988) were two of the 20th century’s most influential designers. Born in St. Louis, Charles initially studied architecture at Washington University but left the program due to his progressive ideologies. He practiced architecture with Robert Walsh, building several structures in Arkansas and the St. …
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Charles & Ray Eames
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a German-American architect and designer who profoundly shaped modern architecture and furniture design. He began his career in Berlin before emigrating to the United States in 1937. Mies is renowned for his minimalist aesthetic, epitomized by his motto “less is more.” His iconic Barcelona Chair and Ottoman (1929), …
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Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen Biography Arne Emil Jacobsen (February 11, 1902 – March 24, 1971) was a Danish architect and furniture designer who made a significant impact on Danish design history. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Jacobsen adopted the principles of architectural functionalism, a design philosophy that emphasizes the functionality of a building or object over its aesthetic. …
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Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier (1887-1965), born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, and urban planner who revolutionized 20th-century architecture and furniture design. He is renowned for his contributions to modern architecture, including his “Five Points of Architecture” and iconic buildings such as Villa Savoye and the Unité d’Habitation. Le Corbusier’s furniture designs, including the LC4 Chaise …
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Poul Kjærholm
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish furniture designer who revolutionized modern design with his precise craftsmanship and innovative material combinations. Beginning his career at just 19, Kjærholm quickly established himself through his rigorous attention to structural clarity and material integrity. His work seamlessly blended steel—his preferred material—with leather, cane, and rope, creating pieces that were …
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Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Bassett (1917-2019) was a pivotal American designer, architect and entrepreneur recognized for her contributions in shaping the modernist furniture design, interior design, and architecture landscapes. Knoll studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, mentoring under Eero Saarinen, Charles & Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies van der …
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