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	title of this thread your message said that, as there is no copyright on the designs themselves, the only control the Eames family or foundation has on other makers is use of the name Eames (pronounced EEmes, not Ames, kids !). We have Koen's many past messages on that subject to thank for the information -- which nevertheless seems to slip through the cracks, perhaps because it is counter-intuitive and/or because of words like young Eames's above. . . Of course, present-day makers (reproducers, copiers) of classic designs needn't use the original names, since the visual information embodied in the objects themselves is a more than adequate communication of their significance: everybody (with any interest in the subject) instantly recognizes a Barcelona Chair, a Noguchi Coffee Table or a Marshmallow Sofa. . .though they may not notice irregularities of shape or an incorrect material. Price, they notice ! Oh yes. . . associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?