{"product_id":"3rd-generation-eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-in-rosewood","title":"2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood \u0026 Black Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew pieces of furniture define modern design as completely as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eEames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (model 670\/671)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Introduced in 1956 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, the chair quickly became the benchmark for modern luxury—combining innovative molded plywood construction with the comfort and warmth of a traditional club chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is a Second\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e-generation production from the \u003c\/strong\u003e1960's featuring one of the most desirable and increasingly scarce materials ever used on the chair: \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"264\"\u003eWhy this example matters: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eBeautiful Rosewood shells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith striking light rosewood grain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eRound cushion clips (indicate 1960s production) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eFeathers, Foam,  \u0026amp; leather upholstery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(factory spec for this period)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"652\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerman Miller Label to underside of chair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent vintage condition, fully functional, and very comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"858\"\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttractive Italian Full Aniline Black Leather. Or we can put the chair in Oxblood, or Blue leather or another color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003eShells:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRosewood presents with lively figure and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eHardware \/ mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 new shock mounts (under the arm which is the most important structural aspect of the chair)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe molded plywood shells are faced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood veneer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a species prized for its dramatic grain movement and deep 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 overharvesting. Today the species is regulated internationally under \u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eCITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003ecannot be harvested or exported for commercial furniture production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, authentic vintage examples of Eames Lounge Chairs with Brazilian rosewood shells have become \u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1688\"\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\u003eThe shells on this chair display \u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003ebeautifully expressive grain patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, with flowing ribbon-like figure that in a light sap wood color which is rare to see in rosewood. Each rosewood chair 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\u003eComplementing the wood is a set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003esupple Italian black 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\u003eThe Lounge Chair was famously described by Charles Eames as having the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2555\"\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\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\u003eThis piece has been carefully restored and is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3091\"\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\u003eAt Hobbs Modern, we believe pieces like this are more than furniture—they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003eliving design history\u003c\/strong\u003e, meant to be used, appreciated, and passed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: Standard Eames Lounge dimensions. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping: White-glove nationwide and international freight available. Professionally packed and insured. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eCITES permit will be required for export. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Hobbs Modern Eames Lounge Chair includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eAt Hobbs Modern, vintage Eames Lounge Chair restoration is not a side business—it is one of our core specialties. We have restored hundreds of authentic vintage Eames Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, and our team works on them every single week. In fact, we maintain one of the largest collections of vintage Eames Lounge Chairs in the United States, and we always keep them in stock. We are constantly sourcing original chairs, carefully restoring them, and bringing them back to life for collectors and design lovers across the country. This deep hands-on experience allows us to recognize the subtle details that separate an exceptional collector-grade chair from an average example. Unlike many dealers who simply clean and resell, we fully restore each chair to ensure both beauty, comfort, and long-term structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eFour brand-new shock mounts installed under the arms\u003c\/strong\u003e — a critical structural upgrade valued at \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e$950\u003c\/strong\u003e, preventing future failure and ensuring the chair is ready for daily use for the next 20+ years \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eProfessionally refinished vintage rosewood shells\u003c\/strong\u003e — we carefully restore the original shells to reveal the richness, depth, and dramatic grain that make early vintage examples so collectible, a restoration valued at \u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e$1,250\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eNew premium leather upholstery and cushions\u003c\/strong\u003e — valued at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e$2,995\u003c\/strong\u003e, each chair receives new leather cushions built using period-correct construction with either down feather fill or proper high-density foam inserts depending on the generation and style of the chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1688\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is what separates Hobbs Modern from other dealers selling vintage Eames Lounge Chairs. Many simply clean and resell. We restore. The result is a chair that looks exceptional, feels incredible, and honors the original design intent of Charles and Ray Eames—making Hobbs Modern the trusted destination for serious collectors, designers, and anyone seeking the very best vintage Eames Lounge Chair available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45112258297909,"sku":"HM-260410-917","price":9495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/April292026-2468.jpg?v=1777551813","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/3rd-generation-eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-in-rosewood","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}