Furniture Guides & Definitions

TL;DR If you are about to spend thousands on a design classic, you have every right to check what you are getting. Knowing how to spot a fake Eames chair protects you from counterfeits sold at original prices. But there is a second half to this that most guides skip: if you never wanted to […]

Are Eames chair replicas legal in Europe? For you as a buyer, the short answer is usually yes – owning one for personal use is legal across most of the EU. The fuller picture involves two separate laws, a 2019 court ruling that changed the landscape, and real differences from one country to the next. This guide explains how replica furniture law actually works in Europe, in plain language, so you can shop with confidence.

People use the words original, replica, and reproduction in different ways. But only one difference really matters. This guide explains what each word means. It also covers the law on replicas in the EU and UK. And it shows how to spot a well-made reproduction, so you don’t waste your money.

The Eames Lounge Chair turns 70 this year. Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956, and it has been made every year since. This guide tells the full story – Who made it, how it was built, and what it costs today. We also look at where a well-made reproduction fits, for people who love the design but not the price.

TL;DR Few chairs make people stop and ask the price out loud. The Eames Lounge Chair is one of them. If you have wondered why Eames chairs are so expensive, the honest answer has less to do with cost of materials and more to do with licensing, hand assembly, and seventy years of brand history. […]

Quick answer: Eames is pronounced EEMZ – one syllable, rhyming with “seems.” The surname of designers Charles and Ray Eames uses a long “ee” sound (IPA: /iːmz/), so “Eames chair” sounds like “EEMZ chair.” It does not rhyme with “James,” and it is not two syllables. If you have ever hesitated before saying it out […]