Legendary Eames Lounge & Ottoman

Noted just as strongly for both aesthetics and comfort, the Eames lounge chair continues to be a popular and dignified choice in the world of modern furniture. It was an instant classic from the moment it hit the market in 1956. Designed by Ray and Charles Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company, it has remained a popular piece ever since. The chair is usually purchased with an matching ottoman and has received a great deal of attention for the innovative materials used, which provide intense comfort and support.

Many people have since been inspired by its design because of its ergonomically excellence and sleek looks. There are many companies that have designed their chairs on the Eames design and some of them even copy it down to the last detail. This has led to the Herman Miller company to come out with advertising that advises people not to be conned into buying fake sets.

Collectors of antique furniture have created a solid market for the used chairs. Especially popular are the early chairs constructed of the now endangered Brazillian Rosewood, which have fetched as much as $7,000. Now made of several molded plywood veneers, black leather, and features large rubber washers which yield flexibility and comfort.

Nowadays these chairs are made with a variety of black leather and molded veneers. They would also have rubber washers of a large size that give the chair a lot of flexibility and comfort. While the final price would depend on the materials used, $3,500 should be able to get you a Eames chair in the United States.

The chair has become such a design staple that it has been added to the collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Art Institute in Chicago. It has been the subject of many books and documentaries and has shown up in many popular culture arenas. The Eames chair has been featured on such television shows as Friends, Frasier, House, scrubs, and as a common piece in the offices of the hit series Mad Men. Clearly this is a classic choice, and as it’s early advertisements and history suggest, it is a versatile piece at home in countless environments.

Other popular design friendly desk chairs include Knoll Chairs – and also check out all Herman Miller Chairs on the market.