Eames Soft Pad Group
Introduced in 1969
Designers: Charles Eames, 1907-1978, Ray Eames, 1912-1988
Design History/Concept

• Conversations between Charles and Herman Miller textile designer Alexander Girard about the lack of high-quality outdoor furniture available on the market inspired this design
• Eames produced the first chairs as a special project for the Irwin Miller house in Columbus, Indiana, which Girard and architect Eero Saarinen designed
• Originally, Herman Miller marketed these chairs for use in outdoor or indoor residential and corporate environments, although they are not currently recommended for outdoor use
• Structurally the soft pad chair is the same as the aluminum group chair, with the added feature of upholstered cushions

Product Features/Benefits

• The chair's unique suspension consists of a continuous piece of seat-back upholstery stretched tautly between aluminum side ribs, creating a firm and flexible sitting pocket that subtly conforms to the body's shape
• Two-inch-thick foam cushions provide added comfort
• With one-piece, curved aluminum side ribs and an aluminum base, the chair is strong, yet lightweight and easy to move
• The chair features a 5-star base tilt/swivel or swivel base and the ottoman features a 4-star base
• Chairs include casters or adjustable glides; the ottoman has adjustable glides

Selection of leather and fabric upholstery
Base/Frame Finish
Polished Aluminum
Please allow up to five weeks for delivery.

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