The EA 124 Chair is famed for its intelligent use of materials, which sees a contrasting pair of elements; material and metal, combined to magnificent effect. The covers are attached inside the aluminium profile sections and simply stretched over the frame, transforming them from mere coverings to a load-bearing part of the structure. It adapts to fit the body snugly and delivers great comfort, even without extensive upholstery. Paired here with the EA 125 Ottoman in matching leather, the classic Eames chair offers the height of comfort.
The leather employed in the production of this Eames Aluminium Chair is from Vitra’s lauded Leather F line, which aims to produce leather in the most sustainable manner possible. As such, it brings the iconic chair, which has been a perennial favourite ever since its introduction in the 1960s, into the 21st century thoughtfully and with purpose.
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”.
