Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: Charles & Ray Eames, 1956
This is an original, genuine Vitra piece. With 10-year manufacturer's warranty.
An Icon of Modern Design, Built for Real Life
First introduced in 1956, Charles and Ray Eames set out to create a club chair that combined ultimate comfort with an unmistakable architectural silhouette. Decades later, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman remains the ultimate benchmark for mid-century design.
Buying a piece like this isn't just about filling a corner; it’s an investment in a piece of design history. Crafted by Vitra - the official European manufacturer authorized to produce the authentic Eames design - every chair is built to last generations, utilizing sustainably sourced European and international veneers treated with eco-conscious water-based lacquers, aging gracefully alongside your home.
Why Choose Your Configuration With Us?
With over 2,000 custom combinations available, you can tailor your chair to suit your exact space:
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The Woods: Six veneer finishes offer a choice of character and tone: Chestnut Natural, Chestnut Black, Cherry Natural, Walnut Natural, Walnut Dark and Santos Palisander. The chestnut and European cherry come from Central Europe, the European black walnut from Southeast and Central Europe, and the Santos palisander from certified sustainable sources in Bolivia.
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The Leather & Fabrics: Select from butter-soft, open-pored natural leathers tanned with olive tree leaves that develop a gorgeous, lived-in patina over time, durable premium grades designed for everyday family life, textured Nubia bouclé fabrics, or Calma’s soft virgin wool pile.
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Sizing Options: Available in both the original dimensions designed by Charles Eames and the modern dimensions tailored for today’s taller and wider statures.
The Innes Difference
As a third-generation family business based in East Yorkshire, we know that buying a high-end investment piece requires trust. When you order through Innes, you are guaranteed an authentic, licensed Vitra piece backed by full manufacturer warranties.
For full details on the available combinations - veneers, fabrics, leathers, and base finishes - download the Eames Lounge Chair factsheet or visit the Vitra Colour & Material Library.
Specifications
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Dimensions (Classic): W84 × D85-91 × H84cm (seat height 38cm)
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Dimensions (Contemporary): W84 × D85-92 × H89cm (seat height 38cm)
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Ottoman: W63 × D56 × H42cm
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Shell veneers: Santos Palisander, Chestnut Natural, Chestnut Black, Walnut Natural, Walnut Dark, Cherry Natural
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Shells: moulded plywood finished with a lacquered face veneer
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Cushions: removable polyurethane foam cushions, with removable leather or fabric covers
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Armrests: polyurethane foam padding with removable leather or fabric covers; connected to the seat and back shells by rubber-and-metal shock mounts
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Base: five-star swivel base for the Lounge Chair and four-star non-swivel base for the Ottoman; bases and back braces made from die-cast aluminium
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Glides: hard glides for carpet as standard; felt glides available for hard floors
For full details on fabric, leather, veneer and base finish options see the Materials tab.
Also available as the Vitra Eames Lounge Chair without ottoman. Part of the Vitra Lounge Chairs and Vitra Eames Icons collections.
