Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller

Vendor: Office Designs

Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller. Introduced by two of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Charles and Ray Eames, the Herman MillerEames Lounge chair has remained a modern design icon for over 60 years, setting an enduring standard for comfort and elegance. Lean and modern, playful and functional, sleek, sophisticated and beautifully simple, it epitomizes the Eames look. This is a chair that fits practically anywhere in your home, from the living room to the office, and in Charles' words, functions as a special refuge from the strains of modern living.The most important aspect of the Eames Lounge Chair is undoubtedly how comfortable it is. The designers wanted the chair to have the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt, and in this regard the chair's aesthetic of comfort differed from the prevailing Spartan look of other modernist furniture of that era and still sets it apart today. Some of the chair's distinctive features include:Flexing headrest and backrest7-layer plywood frame/shell with cherry, walnut or Palisander veneer6-in. thick urethane foam Cushions upholstered with rich leatherDie-cast aluminum back/bottom supports, die-cast aluminum swivel baseThe timeless look of the Eames Lounge chair has earned it a spot in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and it makes a distinctive, luxurious addition to your home. Customizable chairs ship within 4 to 6 weeks.Herman Miller HistoryFounded in 1923 and recognized today throughout the world as an innovator in office and residential furniture design, Herman Miller has been ranked since 1986 among the top ten in Fortune Magazine ES67 148