how a design classic was made

Timeless.

Possibly one of the most over-used words in designer diction, timeless objects are those that span across lifetimes, comfortably sitting in any period you choose to (re)create. But while certain materials, lines, patterns and textures can connect new products to past times, only a select few have real, proven lastability.

With a legacy that changes the course of design history and breaches popular culture by transcending the design realm, these iconic forms continue to inspire to this day. The first design classic worthy of focus, is a product so well-known, that we need only two words to introduce it: the Eames Lounge Chair.