Vitra Eames EA 217 Soft Pad Chair by Charles & Ray Eames

Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: Charles & Ray Eames, 1969

This is an original, genuine Vitra piece. Vitra provides a 30-year guarantee on all Soft Pad Group chairs.

Soft Pad EA 217 — Work

The EA 217 is a height-adjustable office swivel chair from the Eames Soft Pad Group — designed for management areas and the well-appointed home office. It shares the slim aluminium frame of the Aluminium Chair but adds stitched, padded cushions for a softer, more enveloping seat. The EA 217 features a medium-height backrest for a lighter, more open profile than the high-back EA 219.

Few chairs manage to look this considered from every angle — the EA 217 is as much a statement of taste as it is a place to work. The tilt mechanism adjusts to the user’s weight and locks in the forward position; seat height is continuously adjustable via gas spring.

For more information on available fabrics and leathers, visit the Vitra Colour & Material Library.

Specifications

Dimensions — W58 × D57–65 × H81.5–92.5cm (seat height 38.5–50cm)
Backrest & seat — medium-height backrest with sewn-on cushions; polyurethane foam padding with removable fabric or leather covers; side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, polished, chromed, or powder-coated
Armrests — die-cast aluminium; polished, chromed, or powder-coated. Available without armrests on request
Seat mechanism — adjustable backward tilt, lockable in forward position; continuous height adjustment via gas spring
Base — five-star die-cast aluminium; polished, chromed, or powder-coated (Deep Black, Dark Bordeaux, Chalk)
Castors — hard castors for carpet; soft castors for hard floors. Castor covers in black for polished and black powder-coated base; chrome-plated for chrome base

For full details on fabric and leather options see the Materials tab.

Also available in a high-back version as the EA 219 Soft Pad Office Chair. Part of the Vitra Soft Pad Group, Vitra Office Chairs and Office Chairs collections.

Dimensions

Width: 58cm x Depth: 57-65cm x Height: 81.5-92.5cm (Seat height: 38.5-50cm)

Materials

Backrest & seat: Medium-height backrest with sewn-on cushions with polyurethane foam upholstery in fabric or leather. Side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated.
Armrests: Die-cast aluminium — polished, chromed, or powder-coated. Available without armrests on request
Seat mechanism: Adjustable backward tilt, lockable in forward position; continuous height adjustment via gas spring
Base: 5-star die-cast aluminium — polished, chromed, or powder-coated (Deep Black, Dark Bordeaux, Chalk). Hard castors for carpet / soft castors for hard floors. Castor covers in black for polished and black powder-coated base; chrome-plated for chrome base

Upholstery grades

Fabric 80 Cosy 2 — Heavy Use — High-quality milled woollen cloth with a warm character. The lively melange yarn emphasises the fabric's natural colours – from delicate shades to vibrant hues – and gains added elegance with colour-coordinated stitching. The fabric offers thermal comfort and excellent durability, making it suited for upholstered furniture in office settings as well as residential applications. Available in 15 colours.
Fabric F120 Track — Heavy Use — A medium-weight woollen fabric with a subtle pattern of fine diagonal stripes, which gives it a sporty, fresh appearance. Track comes in a large selection of colours– from natural pastel shades or neutral tones to strong, bright hues. This makes it easy to find the right colour for any setting. Thanks to its high quality, the fabric is suited for office environments, but also adds a beautiful touch to home interiors. Available in 25 colours.
Leather L20 — Heavy Use — The standard grade leather used by Vitra is a robust cowhide leather, dyedthrough, pigmented and embossed with an even grain pattern. Since it is hardwearing and easy to maintain, it can also be used in office environments. Available in 16 colours.
Leather L50 — Leather Premium F — Medium Use — Relatively smooth cowhide with a flat grain and fine top sheen. Dyed-through and lightly pigmented, tanned with an agent extracted from olive tree leaves. Available in 22 colours.

Download and read the the detailed info on the upholstery options from Page 33 of the Vitra_Eames_Aluminium_Soft_Pad_Group_Factbook

Vitra provides a 30-year guarantee on all Soft Pad Group chairs.

*To benefit from the extended warranty, your product must belong to the Eames Soft Pad Group and have been purchased from a certified dealer after 1st January 2024. You have three months to register your product from the date of purchase.

(see the Vitra manufacturer warranty info in the download section)

Description

Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: Charles & Ray Eames, 1969

This is an original, genuine Vitra piece. Vitra provides a 30-year guarantee on all Soft Pad Group chairs.

Soft Pad EA 217 — Work

The EA 217 is a height-adjustable office swivel chair from the Eames Soft Pad Group — designed for management areas and the well-appointed home office. It shares the slim aluminium frame of the Aluminium Chair but adds stitched, padded cushions for a softer, more enveloping seat. The EA 217 features a medium-height backrest for a lighter, more open profile than the high-back EA 219.

Few chairs manage to look this considered from every angle — the EA 217 is as much a statement of taste as it is a place to work. The tilt mechanism adjusts to the user’s weight and locks in the forward position; seat height is continuously adjustable via gas spring.

For more information on available fabrics and leathers, visit the Vitra Colour & Material Library.

Specifications

Dimensions — W58 × D57–65 × H81.5–92.5cm (seat height 38.5–50cm)
Backrest & seat — medium-height backrest with sewn-on cushions; polyurethane foam padding with removable fabric or leather covers; side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, polished, chromed, or powder-coated
Armrests — die-cast aluminium; polished, chromed, or powder-coated. Available without armrests on request
Seat mechanism — adjustable backward tilt, lockable in forward position; continuous height adjustment via gas spring
Base — five-star die-cast aluminium; polished, chromed, or powder-coated (Deep Black, Dark Bordeaux, Chalk)
Castors — hard castors for carpet; soft castors for hard floors. Castor covers in black for polished and black powder-coated base; chrome-plated for chrome base

For full details on fabric and leather options see the Materials tab.

Also available in a high-back version as the EA 219 Soft Pad Office Chair. Part of the Vitra Soft Pad Group, Vitra Office Chairs and Office Chairs collections.

Dimensions

Dimensions

Width: 58cm x Depth: 57-65cm x Height: 81.5-92.5cm (Seat height: 38.5-50cm)

Materials

Materials

Backrest & seat: Medium-height backrest with sewn-on cushions with polyurethane foam upholstery in fabric or leather. Side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated.
Armrests: Die-cast aluminium — polished, chromed, or powder-coated. Available without armrests on request
Seat mechanism: Adjustable backward tilt, lockable in forward position; continuous height adjustment via gas spring
Base: 5-star die-cast aluminium — polished, chromed, or powder-coated (Deep Black, Dark Bordeaux, Chalk). Hard castors for carpet / soft castors for hard floors. Castor covers in black for polished and black powder-coated base; chrome-plated for chrome base

Upholstery grades

Fabric 80 Cosy 2 — Heavy Use — High-quality milled woollen cloth with a warm character. The lively melange yarn emphasises the fabric's natural colours – from delicate shades to vibrant hues – and gains added elegance with colour-coordinated stitching. The fabric offers thermal comfort and excellent durability, making it suited for upholstered furniture in office settings as well as residential applications. Available in 15 colours.
Fabric F120 Track — Heavy Use — A medium-weight woollen fabric with a subtle pattern of fine diagonal stripes, which gives it a sporty, fresh appearance. Track comes in a large selection of colours– from natural pastel shades or neutral tones to strong, bright hues. This makes it easy to find the right colour for any setting. Thanks to its high quality, the fabric is suited for office environments, but also adds a beautiful touch to home interiors. Available in 25 colours.
Leather L20 — Heavy Use — The standard grade leather used by Vitra is a robust cowhide leather, dyedthrough, pigmented and embossed with an even grain pattern. Since it is hardwearing and easy to maintain, it can also be used in office environments. Available in 16 colours.
Leather L50 — Leather Premium F — Medium Use — Relatively smooth cowhide with a flat grain and fine top sheen. Dyed-through and lightly pigmented, tanned with an agent extracted from olive tree leaves. Available in 22 colours.

Download and read the the detailed info on the upholstery options from Page 33 of the Vitra_Eames_Aluminium_Soft_Pad_Group_Factbook

Warranty

Vitra provides a 30-year guarantee on all Soft Pad Group chairs.

*To benefit from the extended warranty, your product must belong to the Eames Soft Pad Group and have been purchased from a certified dealer after 1st January 2024. You have three months to register your product from the date of purchase.

(see the Vitra manufacturer warranty info in the download section)

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