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 numerous 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 Design
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:
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
Features adjustable seat height and tilt-swivel function
For more information on the height and tilt adjustability, please see the Adjustments Guide
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 spectacular 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.
Dimensions
Chair Height: 33.75"
Chair Width: 23"
Seat Depth: 18"
Seat Height: 17-20"
For additional information please view the Herman Miller Textile Care and Finish Care information as provided directly by the manufacturer.
Why Buy From Us?
This Eames Aluminum Group product is Specialty Order so as to accommodate complete customization.
CSN Stores also back a 12-Year Manufacturer Warranty. Should you experience any problems with your Eames® Aluminum Group product, Herman Miller will cover the cost of fixing it for you.
Also, should you discover shortly after receiving your Eames® Aluminum Group product 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
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