'Why don't we make an updated version of the old English club chair?'

With this comment, Charles Eames initiated the development of the Lounge Chair, a process that took several years. The aim was to satisfy the desire for an amply proportioned chair that combined ultimate comfort with the highest quality 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 conventionally ponderous club chair – it is also more comfortable.

Thanks to these qualities, the Lounge Chair became one of the most famous designs by Charles and Ray Eames and has attained the status of a classic in the history of modern furniture.

 

Material description
  • Seat and back:  moulded plywood, different face veneers. Classic version in American cherry (USA), santos palisander (Bolivia; certified sustainability) or black-pigmented walnut (USA). White version: white-pigmented walnut (USA). Black version: ash with a black lacquer finish (Germany).
  • Upholstery/Cover:  removable cushion units, covers in leather.
  • Seat height:  380 mm (250 mm with applied load, measured in accordance with EN 1335-1:2000).
  • Armrests:  upholstered in leather, attached to the seat and back shells with shock mounts (bonded rubber and metal connectors).
  • Base:  five-star swivel base or four-star non-swivel base (Ottoman). Both base and back braces in die-cast aluminium.
  • Glides:  all bases fitted with hard glides for carpet; felt glides optionally available for hard floors.
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