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World Service,05 Jan 2016,9 mins

The Eames Chair

Witness History

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In 1956, designers Charles and Ray Eames created one of the most famous piece of furniture of the twentieth century – the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Witness speaks to their grandson, Eames Demetrios. PICTURE: Charles and Ray Eames’ laid-back, leather-covered reclining armchair lounger with matching molded Ottoman, is part of a Library of Congress exhibit showing examples from over a million items of the Eames’ works. (AP Photo)

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