Tall Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Santos Palisander & Black Leather
byVitra
The story behind this product
Designed by husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames in 1956, the Santos Palisander Eames Lounge Chair with black leather upholstery is one of the most iconic designs of the 20th Century.
Personifying mid-century design, this ‘updated version of the old English club chair’ set a benchmark in the history of furniture manufacturing. Accompanied by a coordinating ottoman, this edition combines Vitra’s premium cowhide leather in black with a Santos Palisander wood shell.
Over the last 60 years, the average height has increased by nearly 10cm. In 2010, Vitra introduced this scaled-up Eames Lounger, meaning everyone can experience the same comfort the Eameses originally intended.
- Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1956
- Upholstered in smooth cowhide leather
- Boasts a Santos Palisander wood shell
- Features taller proportions to suit the modern form
- Shock mounts to ensure the ultimate luxury comfort
- For more mid-century style ideas, read our Mid-Century Modern Style guide
Dimensions & Specifications
Dimensions
| Chair | Footstool | |
| Height | 89cm | 42cm |
| Width | 84cm | 63cm |
| Depth | 85 - 92cm | 56cm |
| Seat H | 38cm | N/A |
| Seat W | 54cm | 50cm |
Material & Specifications
| Upholstery | 100% Cowhide Leather - 66 Nero Leather |
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| Seat & Back Shell | Moulded plywood - Santos Palisander veneer |
| Base | Five-star swivel base in die-cast aluminium with black sides and polished aluminium finish |
| Glides | Hard glides for carpet |
Care & Buying Guide
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Chair - Fully assembled and boxed
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Footstool - Fully assembled and boxed
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Meet the designer
Charles & Ray Eames
In a career that spanned over forty years, husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames developed countless ground-breaking pieces of furniture. Cementing their names as figureheads of America’s Mid-century Modern movement, the couple produced a prolific range of designs including the Eames Lounge Chair (1956), DSW Chair (1950) and Eames House (1949) all of which are still to this day heralded for their innovative use of new materials.
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STEP 1We call you to arrange the ideal delivery date for you
STEP 2Our specialist two person team will fully assemble your furniture in your room of choice*
STEP 3We take away all your unwanted packaging
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Made to Order; normally delivered in 14 - 15 weeks.
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Orders containing multiple items will be grouped - this can affect lead times.
Rest assured, you can return your order within 14 days
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Customer Reviews
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(2 reviews)
Date Score Reviewer Customer Comment 09-Feb-2021 
Heal's customer A classic! Still well built 65 years after launch. Very comfortable. Reassuringly expensive and made to last. Already a treasured item. 01-Feb-2019
Mr Allan Busse Happy with the chair #####
