Vitra Eames EA 103 Aluminium Chair by Charles & Ray Eames

Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: Charles & Ray Eames, 1958

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

Refined Comfort at the Dining Table

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958 for the private home of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana, the Aluminium Group remains one of the defining furniture achievements of the twentieth century. Rather than a rigid seat shell, Eames stretched fabric or leather between two aluminium side members, creating a seat that flexes with the body and delivers exceptional comfort without heavy upholstery.

The EA 103 belongs to the dining sub-family of the Aluminium Group, lighter, narrower, and higher than the lounge models, with a seat geometry designed for comfortable, dynamic sitting at a table. Non-swivel and with armrests, it adds a layer of refinement to the dining setting without compromising the chair’s pared-back, purposeful character. Available with a polished aluminium, chrome-plated, or powder-coated base, and a wide selection of fabric, mesh, and leather upholstery.

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

Specifications

Dimensions: W56 × D52.2 × H84.5cm (seat height 42.5cm)
Seat & backrest: medium-height backrest for table seating; seat in mesh fabric or upholstered with high-frequency welded horizontal ribbing in fabric or leather; side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated
Armrests: die-cast aluminium, polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated
Base: 4-star non-swivel, die-cast aluminium; polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated
Glides: hard glides for carpet as standard; felt glides available for hard floors

Also available without armrests as the EA 101, or with swivel base as the EA 104. Part of the Vitra Aluminium Group, Vitra Dining Chairs and Dining Chairs collections.

Dimensions

Width: 56cm x Depth: 52.2cm x Height: 84.5cm (Seat Height 42.5cm)

Materials

Backrest and seat: Chair with medium-height backrest; for table seat. chair with medium-height backrest; for table seating. Seat in mesh fabric or upholstered with high-frequency welded horizontal ribbing in fabric or leather. Side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powdercoated
Armrests: Die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated.
Base: Four-star base in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated.

Upholstery Grades

Netweave — Heavy Use — The semi-transparent, self-supporting netweave fabric combines a robust structure with an elegant, airy appearance. Available in 2 colours.
Fabric F60 Hopsak — Medium Use — An expressive, flat plain-weave fabric made of polyamide. The duotone colours offer a multitude of design possibilities in high-contrast, brightly hued or subtle combinations of warp and weft threads. Highly durable and robust, Hopsak can be used in private interiors as well as public areas. Available in 35 colours.
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 Aluminium Group and 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, 1958

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

Refined Comfort at the Dining Table

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958 for the private home of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana, the Aluminium Group remains one of the defining furniture achievements of the twentieth century. Rather than a rigid seat shell, Eames stretched fabric or leather between two aluminium side members, creating a seat that flexes with the body and delivers exceptional comfort without heavy upholstery.

The EA 103 belongs to the dining sub-family of the Aluminium Group, lighter, narrower, and higher than the lounge models, with a seat geometry designed for comfortable, dynamic sitting at a table. Non-swivel and with armrests, it adds a layer of refinement to the dining setting without compromising the chair’s pared-back, purposeful character. Available with a polished aluminium, chrome-plated, or powder-coated base, and a wide selection of fabric, mesh, and leather upholstery.

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

Specifications

Dimensions: W56 × D52.2 × H84.5cm (seat height 42.5cm)
Seat & backrest: medium-height backrest for table seating; seat in mesh fabric or upholstered with high-frequency welded horizontal ribbing in fabric or leather; side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated
Armrests: die-cast aluminium, polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated
Base: 4-star non-swivel, die-cast aluminium; polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated
Glides: hard glides for carpet as standard; felt glides available for hard floors

Also available without armrests as the EA 101, or with swivel base as the EA 104. Part of the Vitra Aluminium Group, Vitra Dining Chairs and Dining Chairs collections.

Dimensions

Width: 56cm x Depth: 52.2cm x Height: 84.5cm (Seat Height 42.5cm)

Materials

Backrest and seat: Chair with medium-height backrest; for table seat. chair with medium-height backrest; for table seating. Seat in mesh fabric or upholstered with high-frequency welded horizontal ribbing in fabric or leather. Side profiles and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powdercoated
Armrests: Die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated.
Base: Four-star base in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated.

Upholstery Grades

Netweave — Heavy Use — The semi-transparent, self-supporting netweave fabric combines a robust structure with an elegant, airy appearance. Available in 2 colours.
Fabric F60 Hopsak — Medium Use — An expressive, flat plain-weave fabric made of polyamide. The duotone colours offer a multitude of design possibilities in high-contrast, brightly hued or subtle combinations of warp and weft threads. Highly durable and robust, Hopsak can be used in private interiors as well as public areas. Available in 35 colours.
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 Aluminium Group and 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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Refined Comfort at the Dining Table

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