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Eames Lounge Chair
1956 (Mid-Century Modern)

Eames Lounge Chair

Charles & Ray Eames — Herman Miller (USA) / Vitra (Europe)

Moulded timber shells, soft cushions and an ottoman give the Eames Lounge Chair a distinctive take on the traditional club chair.

A new reading of a familiar seat

Charles and Ray Eames introduced the Lounge Chair in 1956. Its generous seat recalls a club chair, while the construction remains visibly divided into separate parts.

Timber, upholstery and metal

Moulded plywood shells carry the cushions and give the back a recognisable profile. Gaps keep the components legible. Timber and covering choices can make the same form feel lighter or darker.

Make room for the ottoman

Plan the chair and footrest together, with a reachable table and comfortable reading light. Trying the chair helps establish whether its size and sitting position suit you.

Let the back be seen

Wool, timber and quiet colours can connect it with the rest of the room. A plain sofa or pale stone surface offers contrast. Position it so the rear shells contribute to the view as well.

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