Ray Bern - Eames Inspired Exit Sign

The Ray Bern Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Exit Sign draws inspiration from the pioneering work of Charles and Ray B. Eames in the field of bent wood design. It is typically characterized by clean, uncluttered lines and a straightforward approach to material selection, typically omitting decorative elements. 

Available with red or green letters, and a white or black face it is ideal to safely illuminate the path of egress above-the-door and other tight fits at lower mounting heights and will provide 90 minutes of emergency power in the event of a power loss.

• Dual Volt (120/277) or Multi-Volt (120-277)
• Back mount
• Manual push button test standard. Self-Diagnostic or Self-Testing
• Ships standard as single face exit
  
• UL Damp Listed
  
• HOURS OF LIFE: The typical life of the LED lamp is 10 years
• DESIGN FEATURE: Provides a minimum of 90 minutes illumination for the rated wattage upon loss of AC power to meet code required emergency lighting
• BATTERY: 3.6V maintenance-free, rechargeable, nickel metal hydride
• WARRANTY: 2-Year Limited Warranty

Specifications:

• Material - Thermoplastic
• Light Source   –   LED - Static
• Product Type   –  Emergency Exit Sign
• Compliance Listing   –  CA Title 20, FCC 47CFR Part 15 Consumer
• Environmental Listing   –  Damp Location
• Regulatory Listing   –  NFPA 101, NFPA 70, UL
• Fixture Wattage   –  1
• Voltage Rating   –  120-277, 120/277
• Mounting Type   –  Surface

Additional Add-ons:

• Color pallet can be modified to meet your design needs for an additional $50 per unit
• Emergency Lighting $50 per unit
• Other Mid-Century Modern Exit Signs available upon request

Additional History:

Charles Eames Jr. and Ray Eames, an American married couple of industrial designers, made huge contributions to modern architecture and furniture through the Eames Office. They worked in industrial, graphic, fine art, and film design. Charles was the public face, while Ray and Charles collaborated as creative partners with a team of talented individuals. Their most famous designs include the Eames Lounge Chair and Dining Chair.

In late 1941, the Eameses came up with a lightweight, stack-able, and super supportive leg splint for wounded soldiers during World War II. They used a mold from Charles’s leg to try out their bent-plywood experiments on splints. The Eameses made their splints from wood veneers stuck together with resin glue and shaped into compound curves using heat and pressure. Plywood splints replaced the old metal traction splints that caused gangrene because blood couldn’t get to the affected area. The US navy gave Charles and Ray money to experiment more with furniture designs and make them in large quantities.