Eames chair
Americannoun
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Also called LCM chair. a side chair designed by Charles Eames in 1946, having a slender tubular steel frame with a seat and back of molded plywood panels.
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Also called Eames lounge chair. an armchair with matching ottoman designed by Charles Eames in 1956, having separate headrest, backrest, and seat sections of molded plywood fitted with leather cushions and mounted on a metal base that can swivel or tilt.
Etymology
Origin of Eames chair
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50
Example Sentences
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He places his beloved Eames chair in its spot, sits down and quietly listens to the rainfall exactly where he’s always wanted to be.
From Salon • Oct. 13, 2023
When content creator Alia Zaita spotted a replica Eames chair online, she instantly wanted it for her apartment on Capitol Hill.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023
While negotiating the price of an Eames chair from a seller on Ebay, the seller mentioned that he also had some files he said came from a former gang cop.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2021
Along the way, Johnson films their project loosely; the real conversations around their fictional scenes matter the most - the chats during set-up, stories while lounging in an Eames chair.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2020
In his office Luce sat down in his Eames chair, looked up at Milton and Tessie, and adjusted his glasses.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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