"One year before Communication Arts published its first issue, Herman Miller introduced the Indoor Outdoor group. Later called the Eames Aluminum Group, the chairs were designed by Charles Eames for Irwin Miller, CEO of Cummins Engine, and his house in Columbus, Indiana. Alexander Girard, who designed the interiors of the house—itself designed by yet another famous designer, Eero Saarinen—requested Eames' help."
