The Eames Lounge Chair - Chic-ness Vs. Comfort
Husband and wife creators Charles and Ray Eames, initially produced this chic and extra-ordinary piece of furniture in 1956 as a present for their good close friend and director Billy Wilder (‘some like it hot’, Sunset Blvd’). Ever since its introduction, the Eames lounge chair has evolved into one of the most chic and comfortable pieces of furniture in history.
Generally there are aren’t many who wouldn’t recognise this particular luxurious armchair, as it has made an appearance on the big screen various times in sitcoms such as, ‘Friends’ - as Joey and Chandlers’ centre piece armchairs, typically identified within the program as simply being way too comfy to get up away from and one of which is even provided with a identity (‘Rosita’). The Eames lounge chair has likewise appeared on ‘Frasier’, ‘House’, ITV’s lifestyle show ’60 minute makeover’ and flicks including, ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Mad Men’.
Co-designer Charles, on one occasion explained he wanted the chair to ‘resemble the warmth, familiarity and comfort of a nicely used baseball mitt’ whilst his wife Ray, wanted the lounge chair to acquire a ‘comfortable and un-designy look’. You can certainly view through the chair’s image that this is exactly what the completed design portrays. Its bucket chair model and elevated reverse leaning placement quickly implies magnificent and resembles the baseball mitt form, along with the glossy black Italian leather seating and veneer grain surface finish comparable to both the material and colour of a baseball glove and oozing with coziness.
The Eames inspired lounge chair also arrives complete with mirroring ottoman, which is sufficiently small not to clutter any lounge, dining or office environment location, but big enough for anyone of any height, to sit back and enjoy maximum comfort. The chair’s natural colour selection which includes black, brown and white leather and different shades wood grain, makes it possible for the item to blend adequately with any colour scheme or style. What really make the Eames lounge chair so unique and unusual, is its ability to provide a high amount of both style and comfort, as confirmed in the number of various screen appearances.
Much like most traditional pieces of household furniture the Eames lounge chair would be an investment for any buyer, through its ability to retain its style and luxurious comfort for years on end. Togther both chair and ottoman are hand assembled and crafted with remarkable attention to detail. The lounge chair’s cushions are also individually upholstered and replaceable and the back cushions are also interchangeable, allowing people who aren’t into the ‘leather look’ to change the seating to any material or colour of their choice. Continuing to tick all the boxes, the Eames lounge chair is also eco friendly, as more recently manufactured modules are created with a richly grained veneer known as ‘Santos Palisander’, rather than the original endangered Brazilian Rosewood.
Furthering the Eames collection’s high profile status, the New York Museum of Modern Art have added the lounge chair set in their permanent collection presenting the Eames furniture set as, ‘the most iconic of all contemporary chair sets’. The set can also be seen on a permanent display at the Art institute of Chicago. It is clear that purchasing the Eames Inspired Collection is like buying a piece of history, a talking piece for any house hold or office and most importantly of all, a piece of furniture offering magnificent style and laid back comfort. A must have for all those seeking luxury style, comfort and relaxation!
Generally there are aren’t many who wouldn’t recognise this particular luxurious armchair, as it has made an appearance on the big screen various times in sitcoms such as, ‘Friends’ - as Joey and Chandlers’ centre piece armchairs, typically identified within the program as simply being way too comfy to get up away from and one of which is even provided with a identity (‘Rosita’). The Eames lounge chair has likewise appeared on ‘Frasier’, ‘House’, ITV’s lifestyle show ’60 minute makeover’ and flicks including, ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Mad Men’.
Co-designer Charles, on one occasion explained he wanted the chair to ‘resemble the warmth, familiarity and comfort of a nicely used baseball mitt’ whilst his wife Ray, wanted the lounge chair to acquire a ‘comfortable and un-designy look’. You can certainly view through the chair’s image that this is exactly what the completed design portrays. Its bucket chair model and elevated reverse leaning placement quickly implies magnificent and resembles the baseball mitt form, along with the glossy black Italian leather seating and veneer grain surface finish comparable to both the material and colour of a baseball glove and oozing with coziness.
The Eames inspired lounge chair also arrives complete with mirroring ottoman, which is sufficiently small not to clutter any lounge, dining or office environment location, but big enough for anyone of any height, to sit back and enjoy maximum comfort. The chair’s natural colour selection which includes black, brown and white leather and different shades wood grain, makes it possible for the item to blend adequately with any colour scheme or style. What really make the Eames lounge chair so unique and unusual, is its ability to provide a high amount of both style and comfort, as confirmed in the number of various screen appearances.
Much like most traditional pieces of household furniture the Eames lounge chair would be an investment for any buyer, through its ability to retain its style and luxurious comfort for years on end. Togther both chair and ottoman are hand assembled and crafted with remarkable attention to detail. The lounge chair’s cushions are also individually upholstered and replaceable and the back cushions are also interchangeable, allowing people who aren’t into the ‘leather look’ to change the seating to any material or colour of their choice. Continuing to tick all the boxes, the Eames lounge chair is also eco friendly, as more recently manufactured modules are created with a richly grained veneer known as ‘Santos Palisander’, rather than the original endangered Brazilian Rosewood.
Furthering the Eames collection’s high profile status, the New York Museum of Modern Art have added the lounge chair set in their permanent collection presenting the Eames furniture set as, ‘the most iconic of all contemporary chair sets’. The set can also be seen on a permanent display at the Art institute of Chicago. It is clear that purchasing the Eames Inspired Collection is like buying a piece of history, a talking piece for any house hold or office and most importantly of all, a piece of furniture offering magnificent style and laid back comfort. A must have for all those seeking luxury style, comfort and relaxation!