Executive Office Chair: Black On Black

CAD $800 – $1,180

Originally designed in 1960 as the Time-Life Lobby Desk Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames, it was created for a special furniture commission of the lobby at the Time-Life Building in New York City.

The Archetype Forms Executive Office Chair recreates this iconic design. This office armchair offers the comfort of the Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair, but with a more compact and upright form. For use in additional corporate settings like boardrooms, lobbies, and desk seating.

Shown in Black Italian Aniline Leather on Black Powder Coat Aluminum, with castors.

The Archetype Forms Executive Office Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Charles & Ray Eames Time-Life Lobby Desk Armchair design.

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Charles & Ray Eames

Charles (1907-1978) and Ray (1912-1988) Eames were American designers who revolutionized 20th-century furniture, industrial design, and architecture. They began their collaborative career in 1941 after meeting at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. The Eames are known for their innovation with new materials and technologies in furniture design. Their iconic works include the Moulded Plywood series (1946), the classic Lounge Chair (1956), and the Aluminum Group and Soft Pad series office chairs (1958). The Eames' designs emphasize ergonomics, versatility, and innovation, earning them a permanent place in major museums and archive collections worldwide.

Product Dimensions

Depth (cm): 75
Width (cm): 67
Height (cm): 94
Depth (in): 29.5 inches
Width (in): 26.5 inches
Height (in): 37 inches

Archetype Forms Executive Office Chair Construction:

Upholstery: Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
Cushion & Armrest Padding: High-Density Polyurethane Foam
Frame: Die-Cast Aluminum in Chrome, Finished, or Powder-Coated Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
Seat Mechanism:
- Adjustable Backward Tilt, Lockable
- Tilt Tension Adjustment
- Pneumatic Continuous Seat Height Adjustment
Base: Five-Star Swivel in Die-Cast Aluminum in Chrome, Polished, Matte, or Powder-Coated Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
Castors: Hard wheels for Carpet; Optional Soft for Hard Floors

The Archetype Forms Executive Office Chair has three individual cushions joined together by aluminum side frames and armrests. It sits on a 5-star base with pneumatic lift and manual tilt & tension control.

The Executive Office Chair’s design has become a symbol of executive comfort. Charles & Ray Eames‘ original design has been included in collections of several museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Buy the Archetype Forms Executive Office Chair, originally designed as the Time-Life Lobby Desk Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames, online in Canada.

*Archetype Forms’ reproductions are made in house and are not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s), manufacturer(s), and associated parties. We respect the work of the original designers and strive to honour their legacy through our faithful reproductions.