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Eames & St. Louis

When it comes to iconic furniture design, few names carry more prestige than Eames. The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames used cutting-edge technology to create timeless pieces that are still in demand and in production today. They’re considered two of the most important designers of the 20th century.

Although the Eameses did their most notable work from their California office, Charles Eames’ career began in St. Louis, where

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