U.S. Patent for wire-frame furniture structure granted to Charles and Ray Eames.
On May 17, 1955, Charles Eames, as assignor for Herman Miller, received a patent (No. 2,708,476) for a wire-frame furniture construction, a key development in the Eames's seating designs. Although filed under Charles's name, Ray's involvement in the design and development process was significant.
The innovation of the wire-frame structure represented a leap in modern furniture design, offering lightweight yet structurally sound options that were aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. This breakthrough reflected the Eames's commitment to exploring new materials and techniques in design.