{"product_id":"3rd-generation-eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-in-midnight-blue-leather","title":"3rd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Midnight Blue Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman has a incredible rosewood grain. Beautiful dramatic grain matching across all 3 rosewood shells. If you like drama and are entranced by the iconic shape and storied history of this chair, this one is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eAn iconic piece of 20th-century design, this authentic vintage \u003cstrong data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eEames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (model 670\/671)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a third-generation set produced in the mid\u003cstrong data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"460\"\u003e 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features Full Analine  blue\u003cstrong data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e leather upholstery\u003c\/strong\u003e and richly figured \u003cstrong data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"558\"\u003erosewood veneer shells\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautifully new leather cushions, 4 new flexing Shockmounts installed, and Refinsihed Rosewood Plywood Shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"657\"\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"669\"\u003eCharles and Ray Eames\u003c\/strong\u003e for Herman Miller and introduced in 1956, the Lounge Chair and Ottoman quickly became a symbol of luxury, innovation, and timeless modernism. This third-generation version retains the integrity of the classic form while showcasing details specific to 1970s production—such as Foam- filled cushions,  and the coveted deep rosewood grain, now no longer available due to the cutting down and export restrictions on Brazilian rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eThe molded plywood shells are faced in richly figured \u003cstrong data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"909\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood veneer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a species once prized for its dramatic grain movement and deep chocolate coloration. During the mid-20th century, rosewood was widely used by the greatest designers of the era—Eames, George Nelson, and others—because of its extraordinary beauty and durability. However, by the late 20th century Brazilian rosewood had become heavily protected due to deforestation and over harvesting. Today the species is regulated internationally under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) and cannot be harvested or exported for commercial furniture production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eAs a result, authentic vintage examples of Eames Lounge Chairs with Brazilian rosewood shells have become \u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1629\"\u003eincreasingly rare and highly sought after by collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Modern production chairs now use walnut or other species, making the rosewood versions a true artifact of the original era of Mid-Century Modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003eThe shells on this chair display \u003cstrong data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003ebeautifully expressive grain patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, with flowing ribbon-like figure that shifts in tone from warm amber to deep espresso brown. Each rosewood shell is unique—no two chairs are ever exactly alike—which gives every vintage example its own character and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eComplementing the wood is a set of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003esupple Midnight Blue leather cushions\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the classic contrast that made the Eames Lounge Chair famous. The cushions are generously padded, creating the relaxed, slightly reclined posture that defines the chair’s legendary comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003eThe Lounge Chair was famously described by Charles Eames as having the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003e“warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly seventy years later, that vision continues to resonate. The chair manages to feel both luxurious and approachable, sculptural yet deeply comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2977\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003eFor collectors and design enthusiasts, rosewood examples like this represent an important chapter in modern design history—when experimentation with new materials, manufacturing techniques, and bold aesthetics reshaped how furniture could be made and experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3186\" data-start=\"2979\"\u003eThis piece has been restored to excellent vintage condition, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3091\" data-start=\"3031\"\u003estructurally sound, comfortable, and ready for daily use\u003c\/strong\u003e, while preserving the authenticity and character that make vintage Eames chairs so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3340\" data-start=\"3188\"\u003eAt Hobbs Modern, we believe pieces like this are more than furniture—they are \u003cstrong data-end=\"3291\" data-start=\"3266\"\u003eliving design history\u003c\/strong\u003e, meant to be lived with, napped on, appreciated, and passed down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3353\" data-start=\"3342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3353\" data-start=\"3342\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3354\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3387\" data-start=\"3354\" data-section-id=\"2frona\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3387\" data-start=\"3356\"\u003eDesigner: Charles \u0026amp; Ray Eames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3388\" data-section-id=\"dcs5e3\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3390\"\u003eManufacturer: Herman Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3461\" data-start=\"3420\" data-section-id=\"7tivwz\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3461\" data-start=\"3422\"\u003eModel: 670 Lounge Chair \u0026amp; 671 Ottoman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3508\" data-start=\"3462\" data-section-id=\"190fkh6\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3508\" data-start=\"3464\"\u003eProduction:Mid -1980s (Third Generation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3509\" data-section-id=\"1kmqbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3511\"\u003eMaterials: Brazilian rosewood veneer shells, molded plywood, blue leather upholstery, aluminum base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45698188312629,"sku":null,"price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/Blue_Eames_Lounge_Chair_3rd_gen-25.jpg?v=1783129708","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/3rd-generation-eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-in-midnight-blue-leather","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}