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Eames "Starburst" Playing Cards

Eames "Starburst" Playing Cards

Art of Play
№288
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Satisfyingly stark depictions of red and black shapes adorn each card, which will bring savvy minimalism to even the most raucous of poker nights - PRINT Magazine

Why It Made The List

Few decks manage to capture design heritage quite like this one. Created in collaboration with the Eames Office, it channels the clean lines and optimism of mid-century modernism through the Eames’ signature starburst motif. The colours are warm and balanced, the geometry precise without feeling clinical — a perfect reflection of the duo’s approach to design. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on premium stock with a soft-touch finish, it handles as beautifully as it looks. Even the foil-stamped tuck box feels considered, turning a simple deck of cards into a quiet homage to modern design done well.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

Designer: Art of Play in collaboration with the Eames Office
Brand: Art of Play
Edition: First Edition (red “Starburst” back design)
Box Dimensions: 8.9 × 6.4 × 1.3 cm
Material: FSC-certified paper stock with vegetable-based inks
Finish: Air-cushion coating for smooth handling
Tuck Box: Letterpress-printed, embossed design
Card Count: 52 playing cards + 2 jokers
Manufactured In: United States

MORE DETAIL

A beautifully executed deck that celebrates the legacy of Charles and Ray Eames, translating their mid-century aesthetic into a refined, functional object.

Designed in collaboration with The Eames Office and produced by Art of Play, this red edition features the iconic starburst pattern — adapted from the Eameses’ 1952 “House of Cards” — in a rich vermilion tone that feels both playful and precise.

The cards are printed by the United States Playing Card Company on thin-crush stock with a linen finish, offering a balanced mix of durability, flexibility, and smooth handling.

The tuck box is letterpress-printed on premium paper stock, finished with embossed detailing and metallic foil, echoing the considered craftsmanship behind every Eames project.

Standard poker size and traditionally cut, the deck performs as well as it looks — ideal for collectors, designers, and players alike.

A thoughtful reissue of a design icon, the Eames Starburst (Red) deck captures the spirit of mid-century optimism in a format made to be handled, admired, and used.

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RETURNS

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