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Meaning of Eames chair in English:

Eames chair

Pronunciation /ˌiːmz ˈtʃɛː/

noun

  • A chair designed by the Eameses, or in the functional style popularized by them, especially one made of moulded plastic or plywood.

    Eames is a trademark for furniture.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in The New York Times. From the name of Charles Eames, U.S. architect and designer and his wife Ray Eames, U.S. artist and designer + chair.