Vitra Eames EA 231 Soft Pad Chair
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Manufacturer: Vitra
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames 1969
This is an original genuine Vitra piece.
The shape and structure of the Soft Pad Chair is identical to that of the Aluminium Chair. However, stitched leather upholstery renders it softer and more comfortable and makes for an interesting contrast with its slim aluminium profile. Vitra grants a 30-year guarantee on all chairs of the Soft Pad Group (see certificate of guarantee).
The upholstery on allSoft Pad chairs has been modified and now utilises an innovative viscoelastic foam. This increases the chairs comfort whilst also ensuring the lasting resilience of the upholstery.
The Soft Pad Chair EA 231 is equipped with an adjustable tilt mechanism and an upright seat angle adapted to desk work. Designed without castors, it does not resemble a typical task chair and its casual inviting appearance makes a perfect addition to any well-appointed home o ce.
Backrest and seat: Sewn-on cushions with polyurethane foam padding and fabric or leather covers. Side profi les and spreaders in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated in deep black.
Seat mechanism: Adjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward position. Continuous seat height adjustment with gas spring.
Armrests: Die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated fi nish or powder-coated in deep black.
Base: Four-star base in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated fi nish or powder-coated in deep black. Fitted with plastic glides for carpet or felt glides for hard fl oors.
Dimensions: Width: 58cm x Depth: 57-66cm x Height: 83-92cm (Seat Height 47-57cm)
Charles & Ray Eames
Explore the history of designers Charles and Ray Eames. Often referred to as a twentieth-century interpretation of the nineteenth-century English club chair, this seating instantly became a symbol of comfort. The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is one of the most significant designs of the 20th century.
The Story
The design of the Soft Pad Group dates from the year 1969. In terms of both construction and shape, the Soft Pad Chairs are similar to the design of the Aluminium Group. However, their sewn-on cushions create a striking contrast to the slender aluminium profiles. The Soft Pad Chairs are softer and more voluptuous than the chairs in the Aluminium Group, but without losing the clean clarity of their common silhouette. The chairs adapt to the body of the sitter and provide extraordinary comfort. Vitra has produced the Soft Pad Chairs in the same superior quality for decades. This outstanding quality allows us to offer a 30-year warranty* on all the chairs in the Soft Pad Group.