Spotting Genuine Eames Design: Tips for Evaluating Real vs Replica Chairs Charles Eames and his wife Ray are icons of American design. During their collaboration from 1941 to 1988, they created groundbreaking furniture pieces that incorporated new technology and materials. Their sleek, modern designs for chairs, sofas, and lounges became hallmarks of mid-century style. Today, Eames furnishings are still hugely …