Charles Eames

American designer (1907-1978)
Person human Q170411
Charles Eames
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Charles Eames

Summary

Charles Eames is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on June 17, 1907[3]. He died in St. Louis[4]. He died on August 21, 1978[5]. He worked as a designer[6], architect[7], filmmaker[8], film director[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,234 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in St. Louis[2], Charles Eames…
  • Charles Eames passed away in St. Louis[4].
  • Charles Eames was born on June 17, 1907[3].
  • Charles Eames died on August 21, 1978[5].
  • Charles Eames is buried at Calvary Cemetery[12].
  • Among Charles Eames's spouses was Ray Eames[13].
  • A child of Charles Eames was Lucia Eames[14].
  • Charles Eames held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Charles Eames worked as a designer[6].
  • Charles Eames worked as an architect[7].
  • Charles Eames worked as a filmmaker[8].
  • Charles Eames's professions included film director[9].
  • Charles Eames worked as a director[10].
  • Charles Eames worked as a graphic artist[16].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was modern architecture[17].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was furniture design[18].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was industrial design right[19].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was graphic design[20].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was industrial design[21].
  • Among Charles Eames's employers was Harvard University[22].
  • Charles Eames was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[23].
  • Charles Eames received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[24].
  • Charles Eames was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Charles Eames was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[26].
  • Charles Eames was a member of Charles and Ray Eames[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in St. Louis[2], Charles Eames… he was born on June 17, 1907[3].

Education

Charles Eames's education included a stint at Washington University in St. Louis[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer[6], architect[7], filmmaker[8], film director[9], director[10], and graphic artist[16]. Fields of work include modern architecture[17], an architectural style[28]; furniture design[18], an activity[29]; industrial design right[19], an industrial property rights[30]; graphic design[20], a field of study[31]; and industrial design[21], an academic discipline[32]. Among Charles Eames's employers was Harvard University[22].

Recognition

Charles Eames received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[24].

Personal Life

Charles Eames was married to Ray Eames[13]. A child of him was Lucia Eames[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Eames died on August 21, 1978[5]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Eames ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,234 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Pierre Paulin[35], a designer[36], 1927–2009[37], of France[38], awarded the René Gabriel Prize[39], specialised in furniture design[40].

FAQs

Where was Charles Eames born?

Charles Eames was born in St. Louis[2].

Where did Charles Eames die?

Charles Eames passed away in St. Louis[4].

Who was Charles Eames married to?

Charles Eames's spouses include Ray Eames[13].

What did Charles Eames do for work?

Charles Eames worked as designer[6], architect[7], filmmaker[8], film director[9], and director[10].

Where did Charles Eames go to school?

Charles Eames was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[23].

What awards did Charles Eames receive?

Honors received include honorary Royal Designer for Industry[24].

Who did Charles Eames influence?

Charles Eames has been cited as an influence by Pierre Paulin[35].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Nathaly 1106 · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art +12
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  2. 28d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art +12
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q632682]], Add works in collection based on a work"
  3. 6w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id → 00017845n
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  4. 7w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from → Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
    Member of → American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Letters, Charles and Ray Eames
    P14750 → 2DBB-DF81-0614-8E4F-6548
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  5. 11w ago · THHAP · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artist-info artist id → 236081
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  6. 12w ago · AlphaLemur · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Art gallery of south australia creator id → 9362
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P6804]]: 9362, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/75523572|Charles Eames (#75523572)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/2467|Art Gallery of South Au"
  7. 14w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artist-info artist id → 236081
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  8. 15w ago · YANN92340 · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Elle.fr person id → Charles-Eames
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P3812]]: Charles-Eames"
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