Charles Eames Soft Pad Chair EA 217
The Alu Chair EA 217 is manufactured on the same basis as its brother EA 117. Only the attached pads - hence the name Soft Pad Chair - make the difference. The seating comfort is made more comfortable by attaching the pads to the back and seat. In addition, the Soft Pad office chair looks stunning either way.
The die-cast aluminum frame (Attention! Cheap suppliers - especially from the Far East - do not use this high-quality material.) of the EA 217 office swivel chair has a high-gloss chrome finish, is height-adjustable and equipped with a tilt mechanism.
The five-star aluminum base stands on universal casters, suitable for parquet and carpeted floors.
Our model is manufactured and delivered in full leather. This means that the back cover of the rear part is also covered in the same material as the seat and back of the inner sides. (Attention! Cheap suppliers - especially from the Far East - cannot offer this quality detail!)
Article Facts. Original details
- Frame made of solid aluminum (original material)
- Castors made of solid cast metal
- Highest quality with lockable rocker mechanism.
- Model production always full leather. (seat, back and back).
- Leather upholstery EU-certified from Italy
Like all our models, the Charles Eames Softpad Chair EA 217 is handmade in selected Italian family workshops.
Dimensions:
- Width approx. 58 cm (1'11'') x depth approx. 59 cm (1'11'') x height approx. 81 to 89 cm (2'8'' - 2'11''). Seat height approx. 48 to 56 cm (1'7'' - 1'10'')).
Due to the special situation (pandemic etc.) the production time of the Eames Soft Pad EA 217 is starting at approx. 10 weeks. In addition approx. 5 to 9 working days for delivery. Depending on destination. (As of February 2022)
Charles Eames (1907 - 1978). Designer and architect of American descent.
Charles and Ray Eames had an impressive influence on post-war design in the USA. Among the most famous designs are undoubtedly the office and conference chairs of the Aluminium Group (EA 117, EA 119, EA 219, EA 108, EA 208), stools (EA 125, EA 225) and lounge chairs (EA 124, EA 224).
History of origin
By omitting the usual seat shells, Charles and Ray Eames entered new territory in 1958 and immediately wrote design history. Aluminum crossbars on the back and under the seat connected the chair's two polished metal side frames. The continuous upholstery was stretched over the frame and tightly rolled over aluminum rods at the top and bottom. The individual ribs of the seat and back upholstery were 47 mm apart. The Aluminum Group included chairs with high and low backs, with or without arms, all of which had a cast aluminum swivel base. Over a decade later, the Eames office developed the Soft Pad Group which evolved from the Aluminium Group from a design perspective.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
The brief for the Aluminium Group was to create a chair that was suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. At the same time, the use of material was to be kept to a minimum and the volume was also to be minimized. After a development period of three years, the first prototypes of the "Leisure Group" were created in 1958.
Principle of construction
The design principle follows the formation of a load-bearing textile seat shell stretched between two aluminum profiles. Horizontal seams provide stiffening of the fabric and prevent the shell from "sitting through". At the bottom and top of the shell, a roll-up of the fabric provides an elegant yet comfortable edge and creates a handsome finish.
Visually light and versatile
The seat cover consists of five layers of different materials and ensures a very high level of seating comfort despite minimal padding thickness. The clamping construction is visible through the use of so-called clasps in the back and seat area, giving the chair an additional visual lightness.
Through the consistent application of the construction principle and the use of identical parts, different variants have been created over time: Office and conference chairs (EA 117, 119, 219, 108, 208), stools (EA 125, EA 225), lounge chairs (EA 124, EA 224).
Vinyl, fabric, leather and mesh (from 1984) were used as upholstery. The variant with sewn-on, additional upholstery pockets, realized from 1969, is available under the name "Soft Pad", initially in fabric and leather variants, now only in leather.
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