The story behind this product
Designed by husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames in 1956, the white Eames Lounge Chair 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 Grand cowhide leather in white with a white-pigmented walnut shell.
- Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1956
- Upholstered in robust cowhide leather
- Boasts a white-pigmented walnut shell
- 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 | |
Height | 84cm |
Width | 84cm |
Depth | 85 - 91cm |
Seat H | 38cm |
Seat W | 54cm |
Material & Specifications
Upholstery | 100% Cowhide Leather - 72 snow leather |
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Seat & Back Shell | Moulded walnut plywood - white pigmented walnut veneer |
Base | Five-star swivel base in die-cast aluminium with polished chrome finish |
Glides | Hard glides for carpet |
Care & Buying Guide
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Chair - 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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