Eames chair

[ eemz chair ]

noun

1. 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.
2. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eames chair¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

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

When content creator Alia Zaita spotted a replica Eames chair online, she instantly wanted it for her apartment on Capitol Hill.

From Seattle Times

Design: Would you go back to the office for an Eames chair?

From New York Times

Some of the furniture from Roth’s Connecticut writing studio is also on view, including his standing desk and Eames chair.

From New York Times

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