EA-117 Office Chair

Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra

Office chair EA-117 by Charles Eames (USA, 1907-1978) and Ray Eames (USA, 1912-1988) for Vitra. With wheels, adjustable height and tilt function. Chrome aluminum base and armrests, upholstered in original red leather. Latest generation with chrome ring on the edges. Manufactured by Vitra. Some signs of wear and patina. Known for its design as "Aluminium EA 117". Considered a classic of 20th century design, the Aluminium Chair by Charles and Ray Eames was created in 1958 and has been manufactured continuously since then. It was born for a private house in Columbus, United States, built by architects Saarinen and Girard. The Eames adapted the seat shape to the chair's own structure by tensioning the fabric or leather between the two parts of the structure, leaving it rigid while maintaining its elasticity. This elastic form allows it to easily adapt to the body's contour, gradually increasing seating comfort.