Is ‘Dupe Culture’ Killing Good Design? — Boss Hunting

Since debuting in 1956, Charles and Ray Eames’ take on the club chair has become one of the most significant furniture designs of the 20th century. It has a place within MoMA’s permanent collection, has been prominently featured onscreen in Iron Man, Casino Royale, and the TV show House, and remains in continuous production today. It is also one of the most copied furniture designs in history.

I spoke with Eames Demetrios, the grandson of Charles and Ray Eames, and director of the Eames…