Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards

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Our much anticipated second edition of Eames Playing Cards pays homage to the iconic Hang-It-All wall rack with bold lines, colorful interconnected circles, and a nostalgic color palette.

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Inspired by the works of

Charles and Ray Eames

A tribute to America’s most influential design team.

Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards
Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards
Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards

Overview

Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards

Charles and Ray Eames brought a sense of playfulness to midcentury design, imbuing everyday objects with unexpected joy. Our second edition of Eames Playing Cards embraces this approach with a celebration of their iconic Hang-It-All wall rack.

The first thing you’ll notice is the jubilant color palette of the early 1950s. The visual motif is a clear homage to the stick and ball components of the original design. However, in adapting the Hang-It-All to a new form, we made a surprising discovery.

When traditional playing card symbols are replaced with numerals, the result is more logical and visually cohesive. So, inspired by the rebellious spirit Ray and Charles were famous for, we decided to ditch the aristocracy entirely and adopt a more minimalist approach. You will not find any Kings or Queens in this deck; the cards are simply numbered 1-13, a subtle but gently revolutionary gesture that we’ve never attempted before.

But now, we can’t help wondering why this clarity eluded us for so long. Every time we shuffle the pack and juggle the colorful balls, we’re reminded of the Eames’ enthusiasm to defy the gravity of expectations and embrace a spirit of exploration.

Eames Playing Cards come packaged in a letterpress printed box reminiscent of the home that Charles and Ray designed and built in Los Angeles, California. Made in the USA.

Designer

Dan and Dave

Brand

Art of Play, Eames Office

Size

3.5 x 2.5 x .5 Inches

Material
  • FSC Certified Paper
Origin

United States

Design Inspriation

Taking inspiration from the original "Hang-It-All" drawing from Charles Eames we created a simplistic numbering system. You will not find any Kings or Queens in this deck, the cards are simply numbered 1-13, a subtle but gently revolutionary gesture that we’ve never attempted before.

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Charles & Ray Eames

Charles Ormand Eames Jr., a nearly-licensed architect born in St. Louis in 1907, and Bearnice Alexandra “Ray” Kaiser, an abstract painter born in Sacramento in 1912, are cemented into the canon of 20th-century design. Since uniting in 1940, these partners in life and work have been internationally recognized at the forefront of the design, architecture, filmmaking, and furniture communities.

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