Lounge Chair is designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra in white version with seat and back in moulded plywood in walnut with a white pigmented finish. Removable cushions, covers in Premium or Grand leather. Armrests attached to the seat and back shells with shock mounts.
Five-star swivel base and back braces in die-cast aluminium with polished finish. All bases fitted with hard glides for carpet, felt glides optionally available for hard floors.
The new interpretation of this classic armchair in a light, graceful version was developed by Vitra in collaboration with the Eames Office and Dutch designer Hella Jongerius. All of the chair's components are coordinated, from the zipper fasteners to the backrest spacers to the glides on the base. The off-white leather cushions fi t snugly into shells of walnut veneer with a light-coloured stain.
The Lounge Chair is now available from Vitra in two sizes: with classic dimensions and with new, larger dimensions. Furthermore, the various combinations of leather upholstery covers, wooden shells and bases are complemented by a white edition and a black edition with corresponding details.
"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. When it came out in 1956, the design of this armchair by Charles and Ray Eames 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 of Charles and Ray Eames and has attained the status of a classic in the history of modern furniture.
Starting price (VAT included): € 8.775,00