Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Side Chair
by Charles & Ray EamesCharles and Ray Eames' penchant for discovering new form and function in seating is readily apparent in their soft pad group. This armchair's sleek base contrasts with the 2"-thick pads which the group is named after. One-piece curved aluminum side ribs and 5-star aluminum base and glides for use on carpet or hardwood floor. 2"-thick upholstered cushions, swivel mechanism, fixed seat height. 34.5" h x 23" w x 16.5" d (seat depth) See the entire Eames Soft Pad Chair collection. Distinctive Aesthetic
Unmistakable look. Soft Pad cushions add a plush, luxurious touch. Classic and contemporary. The chairs' clean, trim lines make them appropriate for all kinds of places, from contemporary homes to elegant offices to hip startups. Inventive Comfort
Sitting comfort. Soft Pad seating add 2-inch-thick foam cushions for comfort and a different look. Durability
Strong aluminum: With one-piece, curved aluminum side ribs and an aluminum base, the chair is strong, yet lightweight and easy to move. Design Story
The Aluminum Group initially was designed for Irwin Miller, founder of Cummins Engines, in Columbus, Indiana. Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard designed the Miller home and challenged Charles and Ray Eames to develop a high-quality seating product for outdoor use. Known for their honest use of materials, the Eameses constructed the chairs with cast aluminum and first conceived of a seat frame to support stretched fabric--a synthetic mesh (woven saran). Although the mesh was discontinued shortly after its introduction, Herman Miller reintroduced a new mesh material for the Aluminum Group in 2001. Called Cygnus, it is similar to the Aeron chair's Pellicle fabric in its aeration and translucent qualities. The seat-back suspension was a major technical achievement and represented a departure from the concept of the chair as a solid shell. Wonderfully comfortable, the chairs became the basis for several other Eames designs, including the Soft Pad chair group.
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Charles and Ray Eames are perhaps the most celebrated designers of the 20th century. Married in 1941, the Eames duo are responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed furniture designs of the modern era. Amongst their most famous designs are the molded plywood chair, the aluminum chair group, and the soft pad chair group. Although they are most often remembered today for their furniture designs with partner Herman Miller, the Eameses engaged in artistic expression across a broad range of mediums- including architecture and filmmaking.
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