From Wall Street Journal.

The Eames Lounge Chair has become a status symbol in Hollywood films and design aficionados’ homes alike. The iconic chair has been used by celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Muhammad Ali and featured in movies and TV shows like “Iron Man” and “Frasier.” Authentic versions carry a legacy of craftsmanship shaped by designers Ray and Charles Eames.

WSJ went inside the Michigan factories where this $5,000-$10,000 chair is made.

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Chapters:
0:00 The Eames Lounge Chair’s popularity
1:07 The launch of the chair
1:51 How the chair is made
3:49 The test lab
4:46 The chair’s design
5:36 The chair’s fandom

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