Vintage 1st Generation Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood

1st Generation from 1956 which makes this chair highly collectable. This Eames Lounge chair has new black leather upholstery filled with down feathers. The chair has been fully restored. It has refinished and restored wood shells and new black leather. Chair is marked, comes with ottoman. We can also change the color of the cushions if you would like.

1st Generation uniques details: 

1. Three Screws attaching the arm to the arm plate 
2. BootGlides as ottoman feet. Not domes of silence on the ottoman as is typical. 
3. Down filled cushions
4. Round silver cushion clips 
5. Bronze Bushing 
6. Matching rosewood shells with matching debossed numbers on inside of shells 
7. Round Herman Miller Medallion

According to Charles Eames, this chair was designed to emit the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt. It was designed as a special refuge from the strains of modern living. The iconic Eames chair is three curved plywood shells: a headrest, backrest and seat. Two metal spines set on spacers supporting the reclined rosewood-veneered back and sumptuous leather cushions (designed by Alexander Girard). “ *

In 1961, Playboy sang the chair’s praises by saying the Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman “sank the sitter into a voluptuous luxury”. Give this chair a try and you will understand why so many hail it as the world’s most comfortable chair. A piece of history and luxury, an icon of design.

• 100 Mid Century Chairs and their stories by Lucy Ryder Richardson

Dimensions: Standard size.