Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2006, the Eames lounge chair and ottoman are considered among the most significant and collectible furniture designs of the 20th century. The rich veneer and supple leather suggest old-fashioned luxury translated into modern forms, setting an enduring standard for comfort and elegance. In addition, the lounge chair and ottoman are now available in a veneer called santos palisander that captures the original's unique look.
The Original Look
Classic aesthetic. The lounge chair and ottoman are now available in santos palisander, a lustrous veneer that has the same characteristics as the original color and grain.
Environmentally sound. The wood is harvested exclusively from sustainably managed forests.
Classic Comfort
Luxurious feel. The chair has 6-inch-thick urethane foam cushions and rich leather upholstery.
A place to relax. The contours of the seat and high back welcome the sitter, and a swivel mechanism is built in.
Quality and Craftsmanship
Attention to detail. All pieces are hand assembled.
Durable construction. Shells are seven-ply cherry, natural cherry, walnut, or santos palisander veneer; the base and back braces are die-cast aluminum.
Practical features. Cushions are individually upholstered and replaceable; back cushions are interchangeable; shock mounts are resilient natural rubber.
Design Story
The Eames lounge chair and ottoman is the culmination of Charles and Ray Eames' efforts to create comfortable and handsome lounge seating by using production techniques that combine technology and handcraftsmanship. Its heritage goes back to the molded plywood chairs pioneered by the Eameses in the 1940s, and it's part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Charles Eames said his goal for the chair was the "warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." Every one is a special refuge from the strains of modern living.
The first lounge chair and ottoman, produced in 1956, made its public debut on Arlene Francis' Home show, which later became the Today show.
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The Eames lounge chair and ottoman is a great place to relax in homes, executive suites, and lounges.
With its classic influences, a Goetz sofa coordinates with an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, an Eames elipitcal table, Eames walnut stools, and Nelson tables.
The Eames lounge chair is now available in santos palisander veneer.
The santos palisander veneer available on the Eames lounge chair and ottoman resembles the original Brazilian rosewood.
With its santos palisander veneer, the Eames lounge chair remains grounded in the design details that established it as a furniture icon.
The Eames lounge chair and ottoman's santos palisander veneer is harvested only from sustainably managed forests.
Santos palisander veneer available on the Eames lounge chair is richly grained and lustrous.
The veneer of an Eames lounge chair and ottoman is cut from a single log and laid together in sequence so that grains are matched; the edges and surfaces are hand finished.
The Eames lounge chair and ottoman combine the hand-crafted elegance and richness of earlier periods with the grace and simplicity of the best of modern design.
The Eames lounge chair is permanently tilted at a 15-degree angle to properly distribute a person's weight to the back of the chair for maximum comfort.
