eames
Proper noun A surname, most famously associated with Charles Eames and Ray Eames, a married American designer couple. The name is primarily used to refer to them, their collaborative work, and their iconic, influential designs in furniture, architecture, and film.
The term "Eames" is used attributively to describe designs, furniture, or aesthetic principles originating from Charles and Ray Eames. * The Eames lounge chair is a classic of modern design. * Their studio produced many Eames designs for Herman Miller. * She collects vintage Eames furniture.
- The Eames House in Los Angeles is a landmark of modern architecture.
- An original Eames molded plywood chair can be very valuable.
- The documentary explored the life and work of Eames.
- Eamesian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or philosophy of Charles and Ray Eames.
- The room's aesthetic was distinctly Eamesian, with its clean lines and playful use of materials.
- Eames Chair: A common term for any chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, especially the Lounge Chair and Ottoman or the Molded Plastic Side Chair.
- Eames Office: Refers to the design studio run by Charles and Ray Eames.
- Designer (when contextually referring to Charles or Ray Eames)
- Design duo
The word "Eames" functions almost exclusively as a proper noun. In common usage, it rarely refers to the surname independent of its association with the designers. Its meaning is intrinsically linked to 20th-century modern design.
- United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)