Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Side Chair by Herman Miller

Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Side Chair with Arms Leather Upholstery designed by Charles and Ray Eames At A Glance: 2" thick foam pads, curved aluminum side ribs, artistically curved arms, a 4-star aluminum base and the genius of Charles and Ray Eames ... combine all of these elements together, throw in sumptuous leather and the result is the Eames Soft Pad Chair Collection. Shown here is the side chair with arms from this classic collection. The leather upholstery color choices give you the option of a brighter, lighter look or a more subdued, traditional piece. See the entire Eames Soft Pad Chair collection. What's To Like: Distinctive Aesthetic Unmistakable look. Soft Pad cushions add a plush, luxurious touch. Classic and contemporary. The chairs' clean, trim lines make them appropriate for all kinds of places, from contemporary homes to elegant offices to hip startups.Inventive Comfort Sitting comfort. Soft Pad seating adds 2-inch-thick foam cushions for comfort and a different look. Leather gives the seat a luxurious feel and look. Durability Strong aluminum: With one-piece, curved aluminum side ribs, an aluminum base, and slim arms, the chair is strong, yet lightweight and easy to move. The Bottom Line: The Eames Soft Pad Armless Side Chair is versatile enough to work in almost any environment and provide unmatched comfort and style. With cleverly contrasting materials the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Side Chair brings an eye-catching look to any room. Details:Overall: 34"" h x 23"" w x 20.5"" d; Seat height: 18.5""; Seat depth: 16.5""; Lightweight aluminum frame; 2"" thick leather-upholstered foam cushions; Leather Options:Stock Leather Chromium free and from Austria this stock Herman Miller leather is a winner for most. With a matte, soft feel this is the most popular leather used on Herman Miller upholstered items; The Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Side Chair is also known by the following manufacturer Item Numbers: EA406, EA408, EA406F, EA408F, EA430, EA431.Materials: Lightweight aluminum frame and 2""-thick upholstered foam cushions. Dimensions: Overall: 34"" h x 20.5"" w x 16.5"" d Seat height: 18.5"" Seat width: 20.5""Distinctive Aesthetic Unmistakable look. Soft Pad cushions add a plush, luxurious touch.Classic and contemporary. The chairs' clean, trim lines make them appropriate for all kinds of places, from contemporary homes to elegant offices to hip startups.Soft Pad seating add 2-inch-thick foam cushions for comfort and a different look.With one-piece, curved aluminum side ribs and an aluminum base, the chair is strong, yet lightweight and easy to move.Known for their honest use of materials, the Eameses constructed the chairs with cast aluminum and first conceived of a seat frame to support stretched fabric--a synthetic mesh (woven saran). Although the mesh was discontinued shortly after its introduction, Herman Miller reintroduced a new mesh material for the Aluminum Group in 2001. Called Cygnus, it is similar to the Aeron chair's Pellicle fabric in its aeration and translucent qualities.The seat-back suspension was a major technical achievement and represented a departure from the concept of the chair as a solid shell. The Aluminum Group initially was designed for Irwin Miller, founder of Cummins Engines, in Columbus, Indiana. Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard designed the Miller home and challenged Charles and Ray Eames to develop a high-quality seating product for outdoor use.Known for their honest use of materials, the Eameses constructed the chairs with cast aluminum and first conceived of a seat frame to support stretched fabric - a synthetic mesh (woven saran). Although the mesh was discontinued shortly after its introduction, Herman Miller reintroduced a new mesh material for the Aluminum Group in 2001. Called Cygnus, it is similar to the Aeron chair's Pellicle fabric in its aeration and translucent qualities.The seat-back suspension was a major technical achievement and represented a departure from the concept of the chair as a solid shell.Wonderfully comfortable, the chairs became the basis for several other Eames designs, including the Soft Pad chair group."