The story of the Vitra Eames House Bird comes from the time Charles and Ray Eames augmented the interior “collage” of the Eames House decorating it with numerous objects brought back from their extensive travels. The figure of a black wooden bird – evidently one of their most prized objects of American folk art – has stood in the centre of their living room for over fifty years. Also seen as an accessory in many of the Eames’ photographs.