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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This isn’t Tom Brady marinating on an Eames chair for six weeks before deciding to give football another go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
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
“I would need to see the evidence, really,” says Moreno Ocampo, barefoot and tilting back in an Eames chair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
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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