Archetype Forms 1956 Lounge Chair & Ottoman EM Construction:
- Upholstery: Removable Custom Selection of Leather, Suede, or Fabric from Archetype Forms
- Seat and Back Structure: Moulded Plywood with Various Face Wood Veneers
- Seat and Back Veneer Finish: Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
- Base:
- Chair: Distinct European Model (EM) Five-Star Swivel in Die-Cast Aluminum
- Ottoman: Distinct European Model (EM) Four-Star Non-Swivel in Die-Cast Aluminum
- Braces: Die-Cast Aluminum
- Padding: High-Density Polyurethane Foam
- Shock Mounts: Bonded Rubber and Metal
- Glides: Hard for Carpet, Felt for Hard Floors (Optional)
The 1956 Lounge Chair & Ottoman: EM feature molded plywood, 7-layer plywood shells and high-quality leather, suede, or fabric upholstered cushions. The Lounge Chair rests on a five-prong cast swivel aluminum base, while the Ottoman uses a four-prong base. The European base in this pair differs from its American counterpart, having a more uniform metal cross design with rounded ends and distinct feet.
The 1956 Ottoman is designed to serve as a footrest for the 1956 Lounge Chair but can also function as impromptu seating. The chair & ottoman have removable cushions that fit each other to allow rotation for even wear.
Introduced in 1956, the original Charles & Ray Eames design of this Lounge Chair & Ottoman is part of the permanent collections at MoMA in New York, the Henry Ford Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
The Archetype Forms 1956 Lounge Chair & Ottoman are also available with a distinct American-released base.
Buy the Archetype Forms 1956 Lounge Chair & Ottoman with a European Base, in Sierra Suede, White Ash, and Glossy White Aluminum, originally designed 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.
