Its high comfort, quality of material and workmanship and its iconic shape have made the chair a classic of modern furniture history.
The shell in black ash, the deep black leather and the carefully chosen details such as aluminium parts in pitch black give the chair an elegant and exquisite look. Two different sizes, classic and new, cater for different body heights, the classic version catering for more average height persons, the new version perfect for the taller person.
American husband and wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound influence on the visual character of American life, producing original work within the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.
The Eames’ first partnered with Vitra in 1957 to produce some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the history of interior design. Today Vitra continues to reflect their philosophy on design and functionality, best understood through Charles’ own words: “Recognising the need is the primary condition for the design”.
