Steelwood stools surround the bar at Yotel, a pod hotel in the heart of Manhattan’s theater district. Photo: Adrian Wilson, Interior Design magazine

Eames molded plywood chairs beside a George Nelson platform bench built entirely from Legos. Photo: humbleablog

A New York loft with an eclectic mix of modern furnishings, taxidermy, and fun-house collectibles. Photo: Trevor Tondro

Only on close inspection does this sunny scene, complete with Magis Chair_One Chairs, reveal itself to be a computer rendering. Photo: P&M Studio

Ward Bennett designed the Scissor Chair for cozy places just like this one. Photo: John Lum Architecture

A mix of cool colors and warm woods, this living space is a place to relax, entertain, and get some homework done. Photo: Arcanum Architecture

In a big world, sometimes it’s the little things that stand out. The Eames Wire Base Low Table—LTR for short—is one such piece. Photo: Emma Persson Lagerberg

Magis Puppies, like Eames chairs, are often a canvas for artistic expression. In this case, they’ve been decorated for a charity auction. Photo: ECC Lighting + Furniture

A dog’s-eye view of design; Eames Molded Plastic Chairs with Wire Bases from an unusual angle. Photo: Jonathan Schwartz

Low table or casual seat, the Nelson Platform Bench plays a versatile role in this living room. Photo: Dennis Allen Associates

Natural light, a view of Boston, and Setu Lounge Chairs all help to create a comfortable environment for patients at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Photo: Chuck Choi Architectural Photography

When modern meets traditional and engineering sits beside handcraft, it’s hard not to love the juxtaposition. Photo: Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan

A minimalist retreat, this living room is the perfect place for reading a book or simply enjoying the view. Photo: James Silverman

An heirloom to be passed down from generation to generation, this Eames Lounge once belonged to the grandparents of the homeowner. Photo: Leigh Davis

An informal meeting area with Eames Chairs, the “Nest” is tucked away from the hustle of the rest of the office. Photo: Bruce Damonte

A Herman Miller shipping box upcycled into a Re-Ply Chair, a reclining seat made from several layers of cardboard and a metal base. Photo: there-ply.com

Mac, a 12-year-old West Highland Terrier, is only allowed on the Eames lounge chair after he’s had a bath—or so his owner thinks. Photo: Richie via Living Edge

Good-looking on its own, the Eames Hang-It-All is even better when several are hung side by side. Photo: Reinier de Jong

This is where Facebook sits while facebooking; Eames chairs in a conference room of the social media giant’s San Francisco headquarters. Photo: Emily Shur for TIME

Eames chairs and Geiger casegoods abound in the offices and showroom of Henriksen Butler, housed in a former Salt Lake City synagogue. Photo: Henriksen Butler

Adam Levine, of Maroon 5 fame, keeps his three Grammy Awards atop a vintage Nelson Miniature Chest. Photo: Roger Davies

Suffering from too much stuff? Take a cue from this homeowner and unclutter your entrance way with a couple of Hang-It-Alls. Via: Design Sponge

The mix of modern design—like the black Noguchi Table—and decorative accessories give this living room its cozy personality. Photo: Unknown

Creative use of reclaimed wood, a living wall of air-filtering plants, and a few Mirra Chairs helped earn this office LEED certification. Architecture: Jones Haydu

Blue Eames Chairs provide a splash of color in the cool interiors of the Dallas office of TM Advertising. Photo: Bruce Damonte

Why is this man upside down on an Eames Sofa? That’s a question best asked of fashion photographer Terry Richardson. Photo: Terry Richardson for Sergio K.

An Eames Molded Plywood Coffee Table in the living room of this modern Los Angeles home. Photo: Marcia Prentice

A peaceful waiting room at New Jersey’s Virtua Voorhees hospital with Pause seating by Herman Miller Healthcare partner Nemschoff. Architecture: HGA

Exposed brick, rustic tables, and Mirra chairs—the bohemian style of Free People is evident in the design of the brand’s new office space. Photo: Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle

I count four. How many Herman Miller pieces can you spot in the living room of this Houston, Texas, home? Photo: Chris Nguyen

Modest materials were used to maximum effect in this headquarters for SEI Investments. Photo: Laura Swimmer

What did you notice first? If it was the chairs, then cats might not be your first love. Photo: Modern Livings

A quiet place to study with a comfortable chair at the library of the University of Chicago Law School. Photo: Cannon Design

A Coconut Chair in the living room of this renovated British Colombia home. Photo: Pete Rose Architecture + Interiors

An Eames Molded Plastic Chair supports this young woman and her stylish prosthetic leg—a collaboration between designer Scott Summit and an orthopedic surgeon. Via: BBC

The University of Chicago Law School Library choose Eames Aluminum Group Chairs for the public spaces of their newly renovated building. Photo: Cannon Design

Bombo Stools complement the warm, wood accents in the kitchen of this modern Australian home. Photo: Fox Johnston

Aeron Chairs —check. Protective gear—check. Sticks are all Easton Bell Sports needs for an impromptu game of office hockey. Photo: Marco Zecchin

Comfortable with a touch of luxury was the request of this condo owner; the Noguchi Table fit the bill perfectly. Interior Design: Eleven Interior

What kind of “tree house” has Eames Molded Plywood Chairs? The kind BC/PIC requested for their Melbourne, Australia, headquarters. Architecture: BVN Architecture

Perhaps an unconventional location for an Eames Lounge, but every room is deserving of a comfortable seat. Design: Joni Spear

Modern pop, courtesy of several Eames designs in the bedroom of this New York City condo. Design: Kristen Rivoli

Table, stool, or spa companion, the Capelli Stool is an award-winning design that can play many roles. Photo: SB Architects

“An Embody for everyone” seems to have been the mantra of the award-winning offices of this Chicago trading firm. Design: Perkins+Wills

A great view and afternoon sun make this Eames Lounge a contender for the best seat in the city. Design: Kristen Rivoli

Pull up a Bombo Stool and appreciate the clean lines and modern finishes of this contemporary kitchen. Design: Anthony Wilder

Start the day off right with a sunrise and seaside view. Photo: James Silverman

Family dinner, game night, or birthday party, there’s a seat for everyone around this kitchen table. Photo: Hive Modern

A pair of Coconut Chairs: the perfect place to spend a quiet evening in with your toes curled up in a sheepskin rug. Photo: Fab

Enjoy the view of Lake Geneva from a living room that embraces the warmth of wood and leather. Photo: James Sliverman

Table, stool, or stand, Eames Walnut Stools have a myriad of uses, not least dressing up the kid’s playroom. Design: Wentworth Studio

A New York penthouse with an interior slide; what better way to arrive at the dinner table? Photo: Travis Dubreuil

Stainless steel and colorful linen accents abound, but you’ll not find a trace of wood in the headquarters of Lee Steel. Design: Davis & Davis

Take in the New York City view from a vintage Nelson X-leg Table surrounded by Eames Molded Plywood Chairs. Photo: Elizabeth Felicella

Simple and spacious was the intent of the combined dining room, kitchen, and living area of this Japanese home. Photo: Studio Skilm

This warm, contemporary home gets a modern edge courtesy of a great pendant light and some Magis chairs. Photo: cdlworkshop.com

There’s something satisfying about green grass between your toes, even if it’s not the real stuff. Photo: davidlauerphotography.com

Kick your shoes off and get some work done in this clutter-free home office. Photo: gaileguevara.com

Take one handsome cat, add two vintage Eames chairs, and you have a Pinterest perfect photo. Photo: Jason Forest

Sit back and relax or get down to business, this office was designed with both in mind. Photo: aplusi.com

How do you know when your boardroom table is big enough? When it takes 20 Eames Aluminum Group Chairs to surround it. Photo: aplusi.com

Clothes aren’t the only stylish thing at the Banana Republic offices. Photo: Banana Republic via Instagram

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then this cozy corner is the perfect place to dig in. Photo: fiorelladesign.com

It’s only fitting for a media company like Horizon to have monitors prominently on display in this cool conference room. Photo: Magda Biernat for a+i Architecture

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend crossword, this dining room has a grown-up allure for all occasions. Photo: natalieyounger.com

The spectacular city view from this home office is unimpeded by bulky furnishings and clucky technology. Photo: terratelms.com

Choosing a comfortable place to sit may be the only easy decision made at this big, angular boardroom table. Photo: arupassociates.com

Blending life and work together into a single space, Intexure Architects opted to line the perimeter of a casual meeting table with Magis Air Chairs. Photo: tm-studio.com

Clean and uncluttered, everything in this home office was thoughtfully selected from the art to the Aeron work chair. Photo: tm-studio.com

Sometimes good design moves to the background so you have room to enjoy life. Photo: Ira Lippke

A couple of Eames molded plywood chairs and table and a lamp—that’s all the minimalist interior of this renovated Swiss farm building needed. Photo: Daniela Droz

Eames Time-Life chairs on display alongside several other soon-to-be classics at Braan’s Frankfurt, Germany office, circa 1960. Photo: Hans G. Conrad

Cheer up the dreariest of board meetings with a touch of color—in this case some purple Eames Aluminum Group Chairs. Photo: clivewilkinson.com

Colorful artwork and a comfortable Aeron Chair make this home office feel less like the office. Photo: H. Tokuyoshi

A handy little piece to have around, the Eames Wire Table is perfect place for a laptop or dinner in front of the TV. Photo: CBY

Who says a chair is just for sitting? This Eames Molded Plastic Chair makes a fine bedside table. Photo: Trecompany

This vintage photo captures the graceful repose of a model seated in an Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair, featured in the November 1960 issue of “Vogue” magazine. Photo: Karen Radkai

A colorful collection of Eames Molded Plastic Chairs take sides in the dining room of this Belgium retreat. Photo: Louis-Philippe Breydel

Sometimes work requires a quiet sanctuary away from the buzz of people, an Aeron Chair ensures the time will be spent comfortably. Photo: Matt Winquist and and Kat Nania

What better way to enjoy the desert air than dining al fresco in these vintage Eames Molded Plastic Chairs. Photo: ruemag.com

The warmth of a vintage Nelson Basic Cabinet complement the white tiled walls and floors of this apartment designed for Tile of Spain. Photo: fotoarquitectura.es

The simple look of Setu helps make this home office a cozy place to check a few emails on Saturday mornings. Photo: Barry Calhoun

Magis Chair_One on a four-star base is a rare sight; that makes the set of eight around this table quite a treat. Photo: ideastosteal.com

JetBlue chose Setu Chairs to sit around the giant boardroom table of their New York headquarters. Photo: Adrian Wilson

Standing while you work has been in fashion since Herman Miller designed the first office system in 1964. Photo: Herman Miller

Contrasting with the sea of red carpet, these white Eames Aluminum Group chairs surround a custom-made table in the boardroom of Kids II. Photo: Emily Followill

Enjoy the California sun while working in a pair of apple green Eames Aluminum Group Chairs. Photo: midcenturymodernist.com

A place for everything in the shelf-lined home office of architect Steven Shortridge, complete with Eames Soft Pad chair. Photo: bethanynauert.com

Almost too many to count, Eames molded plastic chairs dot the interior of this office workspace for design blog DesignLoveFest, among others. Photo: bethanynauert.com

Magis Stool_One complement the ultra modern lines and limited palette of this renovated Greek home. Photo: studiopaterakis.com

Rebuilt after devastating tornados in 2011, the new Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri chose to outfit patient rooms with the flexible Compass System. Photo: mercy.net/node/4582

A set of Magis Chair_One provide a place to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard of this Greek seaside residence. Photo: studiopaterakis.com

Brand new Eames molded plastic armchairs complete the look of this 1950s conference room. Photo: ro-lu.com

Trying their hardest to act natural, the employees of Japanese web developer Colony Interactive pose in their Aeron chairs. Photo: hermanmiller.co.jp

Eames wire chairs in this photo for Marazzi, an Italian maker of fine ceramics and stoneware. Photo: marazzi.it

A place for your drink and magazine, with room to spare. The Eames elliptical table in the living room of a Scandinavian apartment. Photo: Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer

A pair of Aeron chairs in the home office of a renovated San Francisco loft. Photo: mazenstudio.ca

A photo realistic rendering of a home workspace with Eames molded plywood chairs. Image: annkos.com

Don Draper and his fellow Mad Men discuss business while in their Eames executive chairs. Photo: blogs.amctv.com

George Nelson Swag Leg chairs provide a modern touch to the dining room of this hundred-year-old Northwest Portland home. Photo: jhinteriordesign.com

Not even a leaping lion can distract from the design of a Nelson platform bench in the apartment of Eric Goode. Photo: personaproduction.com

A simple palette complemented by the warm touch of an Eames molded plywood chair. Photo: birgittawolfgangdrejer.com

Stand, sit, or pull an Aeron chair up to a pallet/desk in the office of Amsterdam-based BrandBase. Photo: MOST Architecture

A pair of Eames Aluminum Group lounge chairs in the living room of this Australian flat. Photo:Elizabeth Bay

An old parking garage became a state-of-the-art research lab stocked with Equa chairs for the Weill Cornell Medical College. Photo: Stonehill&Taylor

Creative juices flow free with the aid Aeron chairs at the office of Manchester-based creative studio the Neighbourhood. Photo: the-neighbourhood.com

Eames molded plastic chairs line both sides of the dining table in the energy efficient Hudson Passive Project. Photo: Peter Aaron

A Danish modern desk and Eames Aluminum Group chair, a cozy pairing in this home office. Photo: the10centdesigner.com

A Mirra work chair in the sunlit office of Australia-based Digital Eskimo. Photo: Scott Nolan

A community space with Eames molded plastic chairs in Red Bull’s new headquarters. Photo: Ewout Huiber

A Nelson platform bench in harmony with the Scandinavian style of this living room. Photo: Apartment Therapy

The office of typographer of Nick Keppol, outfitted with a Herman Miller Aria desk, Embody chair and Eames LTR. Photo: Apartment Therapy

It’s a snowy view from this Eames Desk and Aeron chair. Photo: Shawn Wall

A Noguchi table in the comfy living room of this Swedish apartment. Photo: Lagerlings

Sayl chairs make a guest appearance in the Gamemakers control room of The Hunger Games. Photo: Lionsgate

Eames molded plywood chairs in front of a cloud backdrop used by Eameses in various photo shoots and films. Photo: Wright 20

Frank Sinatra throws his feet up and relaxes in his Eames lounge and ottoman. Photo: Unknown

Several Eames classics in the living room of this renovated So-Cal bungalow. Photo: Dwell

Avive tables and Ethospace workstations in the busy Boston office of architectural firm Shepley Bulfinch. Photo: Shepley Bulfinch

"Take Note of Spring's Best Looks" advises the Bloomingdale's catalog featuring this sunny Nelson Marshmallow sofa. Photo: Bloomingdale’s

Eames Soft Pad chairs and tables provide a place to chat in the lobby of Marquette University’s Ray and Kay Eckstein Hall. Photo: Shepley Bulfinch

Molded plywood chairs by Charles and Ray Eames lend a mid-century touch to the bedroom of this Nashville loft. Photo: Reid Rolls

Eames molded plywood chairs and storage unit in the dinning room of House Industries founder Andy Cruz. Photo: Rose Callahan

Eames molded plywood lounge chairs set a casual tone for a community area at the headquarters of creative agency Parliament. Photo: Weareparliament.com

The shipping container office of Jeff Wardell, complete with an Aeron chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick. Photo: Drew Kelly.

An Eames lounge and ottoman in the bedroom of this modern New York City apartment. Photo: ixdesign

Eames Aluminum Group chairs are center stage at hair salon, club, and sometimes gallery Club Milano. Photo: Oficina Stoberl

SAYL work chairs flank a Geiger Peer table in the headquarters of Plantronics in Santa Cruz, California. Photo: Plantronics

A green Eames Aluminum Group management chair sits behind the desk of this beautiful home office. Photo: unknown

A pair of Eames molded plywood dining chairs in the light-filled living room of this Seattle home. Photo: Aaron Leitz

Vintage Eames molded plastic chairs pleasantly contrast the traditional details of this Swedish home. Photo: Idha Lindhags

A modern meal spot made comfortable with a set of Eames molded plywood chairs. Photo: Michael Wells

A community space with Aeron work stools in the award-winning Armstrong Oil and Gas office, Denver, Colorado. Photo: Lake Flato

An Eames aluminum group management chair, part of a study under the stairs in this light-filled Bozeman, Montana residence. Photo: John Clark, Dwell

This Riverside loft offers guests both an Eames lounge and ottoman and molded plywood lounge chair. Photo: John Heineman, Blue Ant Studio

Twelve Eames molded plastic chairs are the entire seating capacity for the Parisian rooftop restaurant Nomiya. Photo: KleineFenn

The angular interiors of Arthouse Cafe perfectly match Konstantin Grcic’s Chair_one for Magis. Photo: Joey Ho Design Limited

The complementary warmth of an Eames molded plywood coffee table in the incredibly energy efficient Hudson Passive Project. Photo: Peter Aaron

Enjoy a panoramic view of the Dutch seaside from this dining room, complete with Eames wire chairs. Photo: Hotze Eisma, Elle Decor.

Caper multipurpose chairs provide students to study at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Hinman Research Building. Photo: Jonathan Hillyer, Architect magazine

The dynamic boardroom of Red Bull’s Canadian headquarters, featuring a custom table surrounded by SAYL work chairs. Photo: Tom Arban, Contract magazine