Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)
Charles Eames, a renowned architect hailing from Missouri, has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2024. With his outstanding contributions to the field of architecture, Eames has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the world of design. Known for his innovative and iconic furniture designs, such as the famous Eames Lounge Chair, Eames has established himself as an influential figure in the industry. His unique blend of form and function continues to be revered and appreciated by people worldwide, contributing to his overall success and accumulating wealth.
About
Modernist designer of furniture who also became known for his work in graphic design and film. A few of his furniture designs placed highly in the Museum of Modern Art in New York's Organic Design in Home Furnishing competition.
Before Fame
He was a part-time laborer for the Laclede Steel Company. He was an architecture student at Washington University in St. Louis, but quit after two years because of conflicts with the teaching staff over his passion for Modernism.
Trivia
He designed and built furniture, including stretchers, for the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Family Life
He and his first wife, Catherine Woermann, met at Washington University and were married in 1929. They had a daughter, Lucia Jenkins. They divorced in 1941. His second wife, Ray, became his design partner.
Associated With
He was a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Modernist movement.
