Luxury, Sophistication, Comfort
Herman Miller first manufactured the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in 1956, and in the half-century since there hasn’t been any single piece of furniture quite like it. The simple luxury of its appearance hides the extreme comfort of its plush 6-inch leather covered cushions in a masterful way, but it’s the iconic styling derived from the 7-ply veneers and perfectly tilted base of the seat that truly set it apart. The set continues to be among the most coveted and beloved pieces by legendary designers Charles and Ray Eames.
Each Eames Lounger and Ottoman is carefully assembled by hand with an attention to the details Charles Eames would be proud of. Choose between a range of fabric colors, shell finishes, and leather grades to craft your ideal Eames Lounge and Ottoman as the tasteful centerpiece in your living room.
Features:
- Luxurious Comfort and Support
- Each cushion is individually upholstered and replaceable
- The back braces and bases of the chair and ottoman are composed of durable die-cast aluminum
- Built-in swivel mechanism allows for dynamic movement
- Shock mounts are made of long-lasting natural rubber.
- Stainless steel glides are adjustable
- Unparalleled Craftsmanship
- Like all timeless classics, the chair and ottoman has gotten better with age.
- The set is hand-assembled with great attention paid to the details.
- Shells are 7-ply cherry, natural cherry, walnut, or santos palisander, a grained veneer that looks like the original Brazilian rosewood chair.
An Icon In Seating
The first Eames lounge chair and ottoman was made as a gift for Billy Wilder, the director of “Some Like It Hot,” “Irma La Douce,” and “Sunset Blvd.” The heritage of the chair goes back to the molded plywood chairs pioneered by the Eameses in the 1940s. Charles Eames said his goal for the chair was that it be “a special refuge from the strains of modern living.”
The first lounge chair and ottoman produced by Herman Miller, in 1956, made its public debut on Arlene Francis’s Home show, a predecessor of the Today show. Commenting on the unique design, Charles Eames told Francis, “We’ve never designed for a fashion, and the Herman Miller furniture company has never, ever requested that we do pieces for a market.” During the interview, a short film was shown in which a man--Charles described him as “a typical Herman Miller employee”--assembled and disassembled the lounge chair, showing how simple the design was.
Francis ended the segment by quoting something she said she had read about Charles and Ray: “The Eameses’ desire to move freely in a world of enormous and unlimited possibilities is combined with a very accurate sense of discrimination and taste. It’s an ability to select among the unlimited possibilities and return considerable richness to the world.” |

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Environment
Over the years, Herman Miller has changed one aspect of the original chair—the original Brazilian rosewood is an endangered, non-sustainable wood, which stopped being used two decades ago. All veneers used now on the chair and ottoman are from sustainably managed forests. Herman Miller uses 24% recycled materials in the chair and ottoman, which are 29% recyclable. It's much more likely, however, that you will pass this chair on to another generation.
Lounge Chair
H:32"
W:32.75"
D:32.75"
Ottoman
H:17.25"
W:26"
D:21.5" |
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