Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
At A Glance: The Eames Lounge Chair is probably the most famous mass produced piece of American furniture. Designed and built by the genius duo of Charles and Ray Eames, sat in and admired by countless (and comfortable) people over the years, this is the ultimate lounge chair.
What's to Like: Everything. The rich leather, the elegant and groundbreaking molded plywood shell, the intense comfort, and the beautiful ottoman. Not to mention the historic nature of the chair and the design, and the cultural cachet of the Eames name. No modern recliner is more comfortable, and no piece of furniture is more beautiful or more justly famous. This is the Emperor of all lounge chairs.
What's Not to Like: This is an expensive piece, and very fine one. It's worth every penny, but that's a lot of pennies. Also, if you're on the taller side of the height spectrum, say, 5'10" or over, the Eames Lounge Chair might not be for you. You can still be very comfortable in it, but you have to scoot forward in the chair in order for your head to stay supported.
Bottom Line: You can't buy a better lounge chair for your home. This is the absolute creme de la creme, made by the greatest design team of all time, produced by the best furniture company in America.
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman are considered among the most significant and collectible furniture designs of the 20th century. The rich veneer and supple leather suggest old-fashioned luxury translated into modern forms, setting an enduring standard for comfort and elegance.
The chair has been on display for decades at museums like the Art Institute of Chicago, and New York's Museum of Modern Art, and the reams of scholarly, critical, and fan writing and correspondence is enormous. It's truly one of the most famous and well-respected chairs ever built, and now it can be yours through Smart Furniture and Herman Miller (Herman Miller secured the rights to sell Eames furniture, and there isn't a more fine or trustworthy furniture company out there).
The matching Eames Ottoman can be purchased individually here.
Stock Leather Chromium free and from Austria this stock Herman Miller leather is a winner for most. With a matte, soft feel this is the most popular leather used on Herman Miller upholstered items.
Open Line Leather Austrian by birth, yours by choice. Open Line leather is closest to the stock Herman Miller leathers but available in a wider array of colors.
MCL Leather Italian by birth, MCL has a soft hand and natural touch with great performance; and it's easy on the earth. It will show more wrinkles over time and wear well. Avoid high-wear applications that require high cleanability and those which expose the leather to direct sunlight. It has a medium grain and shine and is a nice upgrade from the standard leather for the price.
Dream Cow Leather With a gentle calfskin grain (it's not calfskin though, its European full grain aniline dyed cowhide), this leather is soft and comes in many great colors to accent your decor. This is a leather of great versatility, perfect when Royal Hide is out of budget, but where the look is wanted.
Metallic Dream Cow Leather A gentle calfskin grain (again, not calfskin but European full grain aniline dyed cowhide), infused with metals and soft shine, on cowhide for huge versatility. Updated, offbeat, moody colors.
All Grain Leather Not too big - not too small - just "All Grain". Color and quality together wedding grain and color, always with a feeling of luxury. European full grain aniline dyed cowhide powered by Crypton, "All Grain" becomes an easy choice for high traffic areas and commercial offices.
Royal Hide Leather This versatile leather is the most beautiful of its kind. The color range is huge, reflecting its broad applicability. It will develop a rich patina over time, making it a great heirloom, eliminating the need for reupholstery. A European full grain aniline dyed cowhide leather with no limits - sky, earth, sea.
The Eames Lounge Chair is molded by three curved plywood shells. The shells are made with several thin layers of wood veneer adhered together and shaped under heat and pressure. The plywood and cushions are the shaped the same (i.e., composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass). The head rest and back of the Eames Lounger are proportional.
Charles and Ray Eames were pioneers, constantly looking for new materials for their innovative designs. The couple's first plywood chair - the Eames Lounge Chair Wood (LCW)-used a heavy rubber washer glued to the backrest of the chair and screwed to the lumbar support. These 'shock mounts' allow the backrest to flex slightly. This innovation is used in the design of the Eames Lounger. The backrest and headrest are screwed together by a pair of aluminum supports. The Eames Lounger is suspended on the seat via two connection points in the armrests. The armrests are screwed to shock mounts on the interior of the backrest shell, allowing the backrest and headrest to flex when the chair is in use. This is part of the Eames' Chairs unusual design. The rubber washers are solidly glued to the plywood shells.
Charles Eames' innovation in material selection is also apparent in the seat cushions. Instead of stapled or nailed upholstery, cushions are sewn with a zipper around the outer edge that connects them to a stiff backing. The back is adhered to the shells with hidden clips and rings. This design allows the visible veneer to be unmarred by screws or bolts. The Eames Lounge Chair has a low profile and set to recline. The Eames Lounger swivels on a cast aluminum base and has glides that are threaded so that the chair may remain level.
There's good reason that Herman Miller has stayed true to the same chair that was thought up so long ago. To this day, it has a truly distinctive look. Read more about the Eames Lounge Chair's distinctive look.
The Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair is also known by the following manufacturer Item Numbers: ES670, ES671, ES67071.
Eames Lounge Chair Independent Review Read an independently conducted review of the Eames' masterpiece, ranked on criteria such as style, innovation, and designer.
Smart Furniture's Interview with Eames Demetrios Smart Furniture hosted the Gifted Eye of Charles Eames- a celebration of the works of Charles and Ray Eames presented by their grandson, Eames Demetrios. Karen of Smart Furniture sits down with Eames to talk about his current work and the legacy of his grandparents
The Eames Lounge Chair- Fit for a Museum Fit for many museums, in fact. Read how the design community, along with Herman Miller, has celebrated the chair's creation and impact on the world.
The Eames Masterpiece Commemoratd in Stamps The United States Post Office released a collection of commemorative stamps celebrating design- Charles and Ray Eames were included.
The Eames Lounge Chair's Influences Just what was it that influenced Charles and Ray Eames to create this prized design? Read about the eclectic collection of influences that led to the Eames Lounge Chair.
The Eames Lounge Chair's Changes Over Time While Herman Miller has stayed true to the original design, small adjustments have been made to the chair in terms of materials and available finishes.
The Original Look. Classic Aesthetic. The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman are now available in Santos Palisander, a lustrous veneer that has the same characteristics as the original color and grain. The look of the chair, according to designer Charles Eames, was meant to resemble the warmth, familiarity, and comfort of a well used baseball mitt. The warms colors and mixture of leather and curved surfaces achieves that goal with startling precision. The aesthetic of the chair therefore reflects several ideas, feelings, and traditions; Americana, comfort, childhood, nature, modernity, commonality. All these combine to create a chair that meets physical, spiritual, and mental needs. Eames always said he wanted his chair to be a refuge from the strains and pressures of the modern world. He succeeded in every way with the Eames Lounge Chair- which has become an icon of modern design.
Environmentally Sound. The wood is harvested exclusively from sustainably managed forests. Additionally, much of the chair was constructed using recycled materials, and about a third of the product is itself recyclable. However, it's unlikely you'll ever recycle the chair; it's a ready-made heirloom, designed to be passed on and on and on for as long as possible, just like that well worn baseball mitt.
Classic Comfort. Luxurious Feel. The chair has 6-inch-thick urethane foam cushions and rich leather upholstery. The effect is luxury without pretension or ostentation, and deep comfort and relaxation without resorting to the overstuffed or bulky. The chair is classically built to serve a strong purpose well, and to go no further than elegance allows when it comes to bells and whistles.
A Place to Relax. The contours of the seat and high back welcome the sitter, and a swivel mechanism is built in. This is a chair that fits practically anywhere in your home, from the living room to the office. It's sturdy and comfortable, made for all ages, and serves as a mini-retreat from a harried life. The inspiration for the chair came from director Billy Wilder, who used to rig up lounges for brief naps while he was filming. A refuge from the storm was what he needed, and the Eames provided with the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Read more about the Eames Lounge Chair's design story.
Quality and Craftsmanship. Attention to Detail. All pieces are hand assembled. Shells are seven-ply cherry, natural cherry, walnut, or santos palisander veneer; the base and back braces are die-cast aluminum. The designers at Herman Miller are the best in the world, unparalleled in experience and quality, and the Eames Lounge Chair, exactingly built just as it was half a century ago, is just one more feather in their cap.
Practical Features. Cushions are individually upholstered and replaceable; back cushions are interchangeable; shock mounts are resilient natural rubber.
Charles and Ray Eames Designers, artists, thinkers, and filmmakers- the Eameses were married for 37 years, and operated the Office of Ray and Charles Eames together for 35 of those years. They were partners in every sense of the word, sharing a home, an office, and collaborating on every piece of furniture and film they made together. For many years it was thought that Charles had been the driving force behind most of their design work, but recent findings have proven what had always been obvious about the two; they were inseparable, and the ideas they had and the projects they worked on were mutual and cooperative.
Charles and Ray collaborated on some of the most stunning and beautiful film and design projects of the last century. They are responsible for the Powers of Ten film, Tocatta for Toy Trains (film), The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, the Eames Aluminum Group furniture, the molded plywood chair, the TimeLife chair and stool, and various award winning museum exhibitions, including Mathematica. The Eames left not a stone unturned in their lifelong quest to bring the "uncommon beauty of common thing" into modern design, and practically no medium was ever eschewed when it came to getting their point across. Separately they would be ranked extremely high on any respectable list of great designers in the 20th century, but together they were unstoppable.
The Office of Charles and Ray Eames is still operating in California, with family member Lucia (daughter) and Eames Demetrios (grandson) running the family business. A great place for innovative and now historic film, toys, furniture and exhibits, the Office of Charles and Ray Eames is a California treasure.
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes.
Herman Miller is a global company with operations, sales offices, dealers, and licensees in more than 40 countries in North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, serving customers virtually anywhere in the world. Herman Miller is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, while manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
I have been in love with/lusted after this signature piece for years. A couple decades, even. Now that I have it, I couldn't be happier. It is SO comfortable, I never want to get out of it. And it looks gorgeous. I know that someday my kids will be fighting over who gets it.
2/9/2013
5.0
Excellent
By Pleased
from Long Beach, CA
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Lightweight
Sturdy
Cons
NONE
Best Uses
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Beautiful design and construction. Received excellent service and delivery of chair.
12/31/2012
5.0
Love the chair/ottoman
By Best wife ever
from Acworth, ga
About Me Budget Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
The delivery set-up was less than expected....white glove delivery it was not. They brought the box in and left. There was no assembly necessary ( which didn't realize until the box was opened by me) but it was heavy and difficult to get out of box. Just expected more from delivery company but maybe that is my mistake .
12/19/2012
5.0
More than met expectations
By RC
from Lubbock, TX
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Lightweight
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
My Home Office
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
looks great in my office - my favorite place to read.
Service and delivery comments:
The best big purchase I have ever received.The delivery people put the chair in my office and assembled it and then disposed of all the packaging!
12/19/2012
5.0
This belongs in your home!
By James T
from Chicago, IL
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Cons
Best Uses
Formal
Living Room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Love the Eames Lounge chair. My parents have had a pair for 30 years, and my grandmother for longer. They're not cheap, but they're an investment piece and they'll serve you for ever if you take care of them.
Service and delivery comments:
Great delivery crew.
12/11/2012
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
The classic is worth it.
By Anne the dog lover
from Ward Colorado
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Treat Yourself
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Ceva Logistics gave me a delivery date and when I called them back to reschedule, the woman briskly told me that if I did not receive it on Thursday the 29th I would have to wait until "sometime next week". Fortunately the delivery guy agreed to deliver it in the evening at 8:30 PM. His name was Dave and was very helpful.
10/15/2012
5.0
Perfect!
By Daniel
from Houston, TX
About Me Budget Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Formal
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
There is not much to say about the Eames chair. If you are looking for one then you already know the quality. We'd owned a knockoff before this one. There is not comparing the two!! If you can afford it, you will not be disappointed.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was excellent! I was called 3-4 days before the delivery to select a 4 hour window (8-12). The morning of delivery the driver gave me a call just after 8 saying he would be there in 20 minutes. We was on time per the call. The two guys completely unboxed and set up the chair right where we wanted it. Very professional. Product arrive with zero defects. Customer Service at SF is amazing. My wife knew she wanted black leather, but there are like 6 different flavors. Using the website I was able to have all the samples sent to me. They called me the very next morning to confirm my sample order and mailed them out promptly (got them like 2 days after). After we'd decided on the leather I placed the order on-line. The very next morning, SF sent my wife a 5 or 10% off coupon!! I figured I'd give it a try to call them to see if they would honor the coupon. I was on the phone a total of 2 minutes tops. Within 15-20 minutes, I had an email with the new price minus the amount of the coupon!! I will definitely only buy high-end furniture from SF!! Highly recommended.
8/27/2012
5.0
HM Eames lounge chair
By E
from Seattle, WA
About Me Budget Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Lightweight
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
beautiful chair very comfortable MCL leather upgrade makes a huge difference You will never sleep in this chair. A lounger is not the same as a recliner.
8/20/2012
5.0
Original owner from 1978
By Clint
from Austin TX
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Durable
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
Feet Need Replacing
Best Uses
Office Studio
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
I've had one since 1978 and it has held up extremely well but the feet get bashed up over time and need replacing. One button popped (still have it) and needs to be restitched but the leather and wood have held up remarkably well.
7/27/2012
5.0
I love this chair!
By the doggie bag
from Holly, MI
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Denliving room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
This chair was a present from me to me. I watch television, knit, and share it with my pets.
6/25/2012
4.0
Great Chair
By hungry man
from Los Angeles
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Great design, comfortable, good chality material. Unfortunately, the Ottoman's feet are not all leveled and it is slightely wabbly because of that.
Service and delivery comments:
The delivery company informed us of an earlier then anticipated deliverey only to let us know on the day of delivery that it was not the case and we would get it on the original delivery date...It was unfortunate since we made arrangements to stay home and accept the delivery
5/22/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
The Perfect Lounge
By Mike
from Charlotte, NC
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Family room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Perfect chair. Beautiful construction. Very comfortable, completely assembled right out of the box.
Service and delivery comments:
Fast, simple delivery. Perfect condition.
4/9/2012
5.0
We love it
By Vic
from Iowa
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Lightweight
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Dining Room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
My husband thought it was best birthday present ever.
2/17/2012
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
True beauty and craftsmanship
By Dan
from Columbia, SC
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
NONE
Best Uses
Living Room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Beautiful, classic style and comfortable too. It's a great chair to read in, watch TV in, or just relax. The leather is sumptuous, and the overall design will never be out-of-date.
1/25/2012
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
An icon of modern design!
By Annie
from Coral Gables, FL
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy to clean
Ergonomic
Lightweight
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
I should have gotten this chair for my husband sooner! Best gift ever. He enjoys it every day and it is a piece of art! Versatility of use (office, home office, TV room, etc.) and the diversity of leather colors available make it easy to combine with other furniture. Palisander finish is gorgeous!
Definitely, a great buy!
10/28/2011
(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Best Chair I have ever purchased
By Peraltas
from West Hollywood CA
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
I love this chair! It's everything it could be! Comfortable, Classic, Stylish and a Conversatin Piece.
10/14/2011
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Absolutely Worth It!
By PhoenixRyan
from Scottsdale, AZ
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
Everyone fights over it
Best Uses
Informal
Living Room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
I use the chair in our living room for watching tv, socializing, etc. It's awesome. Super comfortable. I'm sitting in it right now to write this review!
very sturdy, awesome design. timeless, classic, VERY COMFORTABLE. My dad is going to buy one after sitting in mine for a while the other night.
A great purchase! And it's made in America. Both my wife and I are happy we took the plunge and bought the chair/ottoman.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was right on time, product arrived in perfect condition. delivery driver took trash with him. chair came fully assembled. Smart Furniture's service is awesome. no complaints, whatsoever.
7/28/2011
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Perfect pics[...]
By JBL
from NY NY
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Beautiful - just saw the Eames chair in the Art Institute of Chicago.
Service and delivery comments:
Fast, courteous delivery
7/22/2011
(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I would buy this classic lounge chair ag
By The dog lover
from Boston, MA
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Sturdy
Cons
NONE
Best Uses
Formal
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
The world's greatest chair and ottoman!
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery prompt and courteous.
6/22/2011
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Waiting 30 years to own this chair!
By digitology
from Los Angeles
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Great Looking
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Reading
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
The first week I couldn't sit in it because guests and wife used it all the time. Now I am getting to use it and love it.
5/5/2011
(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Real quality
By Paula the artist
from Chico California
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Buttery leather
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Great design, nice leather, [...]
4/8/2011
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
exceeded my expectations
By young senior
from Princeton NJ
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Stuctural plywood design
Sturdy
Sumptuous leather
Tremendously strong
Cons
Best Uses
Formal
My cocoon
My own private world
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
To watch the game or read a book in my plywood and leather cocoon.
3/21/2011
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
[...]
By Peter
from Denmark
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
The Eames Lounge Chair is a classic. It is absulutely stunning and will suit any living room.
Service and delivery comments:
The service was really great. I spoke and emailed Melanie several times before and during the buying process, and every time she was super friendly and flexible. I was promtly sent leather samples and recieved good advice about the all from Melanie.
2/14/2011
(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
An Independently Commissioned Review
By Wes at Delegator
from Chattanooga, TN
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
The Ultimate Lounge Chair
Cons
Best Uses
Living Room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
First Impressions The Eames Lounge Chair is one of the most popular and famous chairs in the world. It has been, for more than half a century, the preeminent lounge chair when it comes to style, comfort, and historical value. It is undoubtedly the crown jewel of the Herman Miller Eames catalogue. The LCW might have been more technically stunning, and there may be other furniture with more daring lines and sculptural ideas; but there is no chair that combines the comfort, the classic style, the gorgeous melding of materials and the unexplained feeling of familiarity that the Eames Lounge Chair has. It is certainly in the discussion as the greatest chair of the last century, and as far as this reviewer is concerned, the prize is won.
It was designed by Charles and Ray Eames, two of the great furniture designers in modern history, and it is built, maintained and protected by Herman Miller, possibly the best fine furniture maker in the United States. There is nothing about this chair that doesn't draw effusive praise, that isn't worthy of celebration. It is an icon, and rightfully so.
But even if it were not, this would be a deeply desirable chair. Had it been designed by someone else, forgotten by history, or somehow slipped through the cracks, it would still be a major piece of furniture. That's because it's so comfortable and supportive. This is the ultimate lounge chair, better than any recliner you've tried and more beautiful to boot, and the soft rich leather combined with the precise padding and gently curved wood make for a truly restful sitting experience. Charles and Ray designed the chair with a peculiar model in their minds; they wanted it to be like an old catcher's mitt. And it certainly is, in all the right ways. Broken in, comfortable, never stuffy or pretentious, and redolent of Americana and nostalgic feelings. There is no more comfortable chair on the market, and none more effortlessly gorgeous.
9/15/2010
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I've wanted this chair since 72.
By Vetluver
from Monroe, La
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
An Icon of design
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
TV room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
The creme de la creme of lounge chairs.
Service and delivery comments:
I was underwhelmed by delivery personel and were rude at best.
4/10/2010
(1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Love, Love, Love my new chair!
By LB
from Colorado
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Formal
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
The chair is georgeous. I ordered and love the honey leather with the cherry wood frame. It fits perfectly in my living room and is the most comfortable and stylish chair I've ever had the pleasure of owning.
Service and delivery comments:
Amazing service. Delivery occured on the date promised. Online shopping is so easy; and the custom design option is fantastic! I'm not a designer, or anyone special -- just someone looking for the best price on a Herman Miller lounge chair (a real one!), and in the colors that would work for my living space. You did it all!! This is like Zappos.com for furniture!
2/8/2010
(5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Eames Lounge cair
By Steve
from Austria
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Sturdy
Cons
Can´t adjust angle
Best Uses
Dining Room
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
Very nice looks (high quality) Looks comparatively small in the room Comfortable, very soft feel Cons: You can´t adjust the angle of the chair it´s fixed: perfect for my wife, I myself (a bit taller would prefer it a little less tilted(strain on neck while reading) and I miss the headrest- I have to kind of half lie to get the headrest
2/3/2010
(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Love it !!
By J & J
from San Mateo Ca
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
No Assemble need at all
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Living Room
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
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2/3/2010
5.0
Got Lucky on Color
By Shopper
from Florence, KY
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Informal
Comments about Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman:
There was never a question about the quality or comfort of the product since I was very familiar with Herman Miller's Eames Chair and Ottoman. Caught it on a rare sale and it is an excellent value. Worried about the color since online swatches were tiny and name of color was not really descriptive. But upon arrival, it turned out to be exactly what I'd hoped for.
Seven-ply cherry or walnut veneer shells with leather upholstery
Six-inch-thick urethane foam cushions
Swivel mechanism built into the base
Die-cast aluminum back braces, base, and ottoman base painted black with bright polished aluminum trim
Natural rubber shock mounts
Adjustable stainless steel glides
Dimensions: Lounge Chair: 32" h x 32.75" w x 32.75" d Ottoman: 17.25" h x 21.5" d
Leather Options
Stock Leather Chromium free and from Austria this stock Herman Miller leather is a winner for most. With a matte, soft feel this is the most popular leather used on Herman Miller upholstered items.
Open Line Leather Austrian by birth, yours by choice. Open Line leather is closest to the stock Herman Miller leathers but available in a wider array of colors.
MCL Leather Italian by birth, MCL has a soft hand and natural touch with great performance; and it's easy on the earth. It will show more wrinkles over time and wear well. Avoid high-wear applications that require high cleanability and those which expose the leather to direct sunlight. It has a medium grain and shine and is a nice upgrade from the standard leather for the price.
Dream Cow Leather With a gentle calfskin grain (it's not calfskin though, its European full grain aniline dyed cowhide), this leather is soft and comes in many great colors to accent your decor. This is a leather of great versatility, perfect when Royal Hide is out of budget, but where the look is wanted.
Metallic Dream Cow Leather A gentle calfskin grain (again, not calfskin but European full grain aniline dyed cowhide), infused with metals and soft shine, on cowhide for huge versatility. Updated, offbeat, moody colors.
All Grain Leather Not too big - not too small - just "All Grain". Color and quality together wedding grain and color, always with a feeling of luxury. European full grain aniline dyed cowhide powered by Crypton, "All Grain" becomes an easy choice for high traffic areas and commercial offices.
Royal Hide Leather This versatile leather is the most beautiful of its kind. The color range is huge, reflecting its broad applicability. It will develop a rich patina over time, making it a great heirloom, eliminating the need for reupholstery. A European full grain aniline dyed cowhide leather with no limits - sky, earth, sea.
The Eames lounge chair and ottoman is up to 29 percent recyclable at the end of its useful life and is comprised of 24 percent recycled materials. All die-cast aluminum components are are made from 100-percent recycled material and are 100 percent recyclable. Steel components contain approximately 25 percent recycled content and are 100 percent recyclable. Most metal components have a powder-coat paint finish that emits negligible volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Foam materials are part of an open-loop system and can be recycled into everything from automotive components to carpet padding at the end of their current life. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman's packaging materials include corrugated cardboard and a polyethylene plastic bag. These materials are part of a closed-loop recycling system, meaning they can be recycled repeatedly.
Free! White Glove Shipping (within the Contiguous United States)
Service includes delivery of high value, large, extremely heavy and or extremely fragile items. Delivery is made to your room of choice and includes unpacking, 15-30 minutes of light assembly and debris removal. Deliveries are generally made within 3-10 days from the time your order ships, and occur Monday through Friday. After hours and weekend deliveries can also be arranged upon request. Day and time specific delivery appointments are required, and someone must be present to receive the order.
Charles and Ray Eames
