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Eames chair

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An iconic easy chair of the 1950s, made from plywood and leather.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a chair designed by Charles Eames; originally made of molded plywood; seat and back shaped to fit the human body

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: chair

History

Etymology

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company.