The chair has gone on to become one of the pair's most iconic designs in the intervening 50 years. As with everything the Eames did a real sense of quality prevails. The attached padded sections of the cushions, upholstered in high-quality Vitra leather, form an interesting contrast to the elegant chrome-plated aluminium frame, making the Soft Pad Chair softer and plusher, without detracting from its transparency and clear lines. The models comprising the Soft Pad Group are suitable for a large number of uses: in the office, in conference and reception areas, and also at home. The EA 216 has a swivel base.
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”.
