Eames® Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Introduced in 1958 as a special project by Ray Eames for a private residence being designed by Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard, the Eames Aluminum Group originally was specified as "leisure furniture." Now used in various locations, their classic lines and comfortable suspension have kept them in demand for numerous years and spaces, from contemporary homes to elegant offices and hip startups.

The Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman melds the classic style of the Aluminum Group with the comfort of a lounge chair, perfect for the office or home office.

The Design:

• Now available in a limited edition White Leather in celebration of the Eames Aluminum Group's 50th anniversary, with an iridescent pearl finish that complements the chair's aluminum frame
  
  
• All Aluminum Group Thin Pad Chairs ordered in 2008 will feature a special anniversary label.
  
  
• Aluminum Group chairs were originally developed in 1958 as a special project by Ray Eames for a private residence being designed by Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard.
  
  
• At the time, the furniture was called the "leisure group," or "indoor-outdoor group" since it was meant to address the lack of quality outdoor furniture on the market.
  
  
• 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 chairs.

Features at a Glance:
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Inventive Comfort

• Unique Suspension
  • Continuous piece of seat-back upholstery is stretched tautly between aluminum side ribs
  • Firm and flexible "sitting pocket" subtly conforms to body's shape
• Sitting Comfort
  • Layered vinyl cushioning within fabric or leather upholstery
  • Cygnus mesh material designed specifically for Eames Aluminum Group seating
  • Cygnus is a self-contouring, flexing material that provides aeration, even weight distribution, and long term comfort
  • Available with standard swivel or adjustable tilt-swivel with headrest

Distinctive Aesthetic

• Unmistakable Look
  • Upholstered in traditional fabric or leather
  • Ribbed at 1.875" intervals
  • Clean, refined appearance
  • Cygnus mesh option gives a lighter-scaled, translucent quality
• Material Choices
  • Available in a variety of fabrics and leathers
  • Special Cygnus mesh options
  • Twelve fabric price point collections
  • Each price point collection has several fabric/leather groups
  • All groups are available in a stunning array of colors

Earth Friendly Modern Construction

• Environmentally Responsible
  • Textiles are made from post-industrial/post-consumer recycled content or pure fabrics
  • 100% recyclable materials
  • Knit-to-size fabrics minimize in fabric waste
  • For more specifications on the recyclability of each material please check out the Earth Friendly Materials information as provided by Herman Miller.
• Quality Standards
  • Fabrics perform to industry standards and pass all
    applicable testing
  • Five criteria assure fabrics perform optimally
    • Flame Resistance
    • Crocking Resistance (colorfastness)
    • Ultra-Violet Light Resistance (fade resistance)
    • Physical Properties (resistance to pilling, seam slippage, and tearing)
    • Abrasion (ability to withstand surface wear)
  • For an in depth look at these criterion please view the
    Quality Standards information as provided by Herman Miller.

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Dimensions:

• Standard Swivel
  • Height: 33.75"
  • Width: 24.125"
  • Depth: 28.5"
  • Seat Height: 17.5"
  
  
• Tilt Swivel
  • Height: 37"
  • Width: 25.75"
  • Depth: 32.25"
  • Seat Height: 14.75"
  
  
• Ottoman
  • Height: 18.25"
  • Width: 21.5"
  • Depth: 21"
  
  

• The Eames Aluminum Group Lounge and Ottoman are offered as Specialty Order Items in order to accommodate complete customization.
• CSN Stores stand behind our 100% Price-Match Guarantee on all Herman Miller products.
• CSN Stores also back a 12-Year Manufacturer Warranty. Should you experience any problems with your Eames Aluminum Group Lounge and Ottoman, Herman Miller will cover the cost of fixing it for you.
• Also, should you discover shortly after receiving your Eames Aluminum Group Lounge and Ottoman that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts