Vitra

Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set armchair & footrest leather / Eames, 1956 - Cherry tree

Please note: as wood is a natural material, we recommend that you order the Lounge Chair armchair and Lounge Chair Ottoman footrest together. To ensure the grain and the colour of the wood match, we recommend ordering the "Lounge Chair & Ottoman" set. Treat yourself to an ORIGINAL iconic piece by Vitra. An original will always retain its value. It will stay with you for your whole life and outlast you, to be passed on to the next generation. Swiss design house Vitra is the only company authorised to manufacture Charles & Ray Eames products for Europe: if you own an Eames product manufactured by Vitra, you can be sure it’s an original. Charles and Ray Eames are two of the most important designers of the 20th century. The Lounge Chair, created by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956, is regarded as one of the most significant furniture designs of the 20th century. This elegant chair, which offers the ultimate in comfort and is designed to last for generations, has been manufactured by Vitra since the 1950s, using practically the same production methods and high quality materials. The Ottoman footrest is the perfect complement to the Lounge Chair which allows the user to sit down, put their feet up, and luxuriate in the comfort. "What if we gave a modern twist to the traditional English club chair?" This question, asked by Charles Eames, was the starting point for the creation of the Lounge Chair, a process that lasted several years. The aim was to satisfy the demand for a generously-sized chair that offered the highest level of comfort, incorporating the finest materials and craftsmanship. The armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956 set new standards: it is not only lighter, more elegant and more modern than the traditional solid club chairs, but it is also more comfortable. These qualities have made the Lounge Chair one of Charles and Ray Eames' best-known designs, earning it the status of a classic in the history of modern furniture. For the last 60 years, Vitra has been the only company authorised to produce the Eames Lounge Chair for the European and Middle Eastern markets. The cooperation between Vitra and Charles & Ray Eames began in 1957 and continues today in close partnership with the Eames Office, which represents the Eames family. This ensures that every Lounge Chair gives its user the exact design experience originally intended by Charles and Ray Eames. Just as it did 60 years ago, production of the Lounge Chair today requires 47 different steps, many of which must be performed by hand. The meticulous execution of each step, in combination with premium-grade materials, ensures the enduring quality that makes the Lounge Chair last for generations. And if something needs repairing in the future, Vitra Service is available to help. Even 60 years from now. An assurance that you only get with an original. There is almost no other upholstery material that can compete with the longevity, warmth and comfort provided by high-quality leather. All Vitra's leather comes from cattle raised for meat production. As tanners are obliged to comply with extremely stringent environmental regulations, they have developed cutting-edge technologies for environmentally friendly processing methods. This makes leather a very sustainable material. It develops a natural patina over the course of regular use, lending a unique look to each piece of furniture. Charles and Ray Eames spent many years experimenting with new techniques for producing three-dimensionally moulded plywood seat shells that fit the contours of the human body. Today complex industrial methods are used to produce sheets of wood veneer, which are further processed by hand. In most cases, wood from a single tree is used for an item of furniture to ensure the uniform appearance of all surfaces. Vitra's veneers are finished with a protective lacquer. Since the Lounge Chair first went into production, average height has increased by nearly 10 cm. Vitra, working in close coordination with the Eames Office, has developed a new larger version so that taller people, too, can enjoy the same exceptional comfort that Charles and Ray Eames intended with their original 1956 design. Comes in a multitude of colours: please ask us.

In detail:

• Variation : Cherry tree / Black (leather)

• Brand : Vitra

• Designer : Charles & Ray Eames

• Type : Padded armchair, Set armchair & footrest

• Colour : Shells: Cherrywood - Covering: black leather - Legs: Polished aluminium

• Material : Shells: moulded plywood, American cherry wood veneer, protective lacquer - Removable polyurethane foam upholstery - Cover: Premium leather (semi-aniline cowhide leather) - Rubber/metal pieces connect armrest to body of seat and back - Injected aluminium swivel base and back braces - Felt glides

• Dimensions : Armchair: L 84 x Depth 85 / 92 cm x H 89 cm - Seat: L 54 x Depth 60.5 cm x H 38 cm / Footstool: L 63 x Depth 56 cm x H 42 cm
• Weight : 90.86 lb
• Characteristics : A design icon - Model designed in 1956 by Charles & Ray Eames - Original Vitra design stamped and engraved under seat (will always retain its value) - Armchair + footstool set - Armchair with 5 leg swivel base - Involves 47 different stages, many of which are carried out by hand - Glides for hard flooring - Removable upholstery - Ottoman: base with 4 fixed legs - 10-year warranty (register your product on the special website to benefit from the extended warranty)