The Soft Pad Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, Model EA2197, was introduced in 1969 as an evolution of their earlier Aluminum Group chairs from 1958. Designed with an “executive height,” it features a higher backrest for upper back support. The chair includes soft padded, individually upholstered cushions, and a multi-padded backrest sewn onto a one-piece stretched sling. Its aluminum frame and armrests are complemented by a five-star base on glides, pneumatic height control, and a manual tilt and tension mechanism for adjustable angles. Developed to provide a cushier alternative to the Aluminum Group chairs, the Soft Pad Chair is part of several museum furniture design collections. Find the Soft Pad Chair on Glides by Charles & Ray Eames in Canada.Shown in Black Aniline Leather on Polished Aluminum.
Soft Pad Executive Height: Office Armchair on Glides
CAD $940 – $1,040
Designer
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.
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): 58
Width (cm): 58
Height (cm): 102.2
Depth (in): 23 inches
Width (in): 23 inches
Height (in): 41.5 inches
Construction:
- Upholstery: Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
- Back Rest & Seat: Sewn on Cushions
- Cushion 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
- Base Options:
- Glides Model: Hard Feet for Carpet; Optional Felt for Hard Floors
- Castors Model: Hard wheels for Carpet; Optional Soft for Hard Floors
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