aluminium executive office chair charles & ray eames vitra

Aluminium group

The chairs in the Aluminium Group are the most famous creations by Charles and Ray Eames. Designed in 1958, they rate amongst the greatest achievements in the design history of the 20th century.

The characteristic feature of the Aluminium Chair is its intelligent combination of materials. Its form is clear and transparent, the design structure clearly visible. Because the seat material is fitted between the side sections, it readily adapts to the body and offers comfort without requiring extensive upholstery. The seat material is not a cover, but a supporting element of the construction. Vitra has produced the Aluminium chair programme for many decades to a consistently high standard. Vitra are so confident of this chairs build quality and durability that every chair in the Aluminium range now comes with a 30-year guarentee.

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The Aluminium Group Chairs have medium-high or high backrests, with or without armrests, with optional leather upholstery. Side profiles, brackets, armrests, and base made of polished or chromed cast aluminium. Upholstery high frequency welded, seat cover hopsack (100% polyamide), netweave (coated polyester thread), or nappa leather. Base Options: Four-star base, swivel or non-swivel, with glides for soft or hard floor coverings. Office Swivel Chair EA 117/EA 119 with adjustable tilt mechanism, lockable in forward position. Height adjustment using pneumatic safety spring. Five-star base with hard castors for soft floor coverings or optionally with soft castors for hard floors. High backed chair EA 119/EA 124 with tilt mechanism with or without adjustability. Non-swivel Stool EA 125 to match the EA124 chair.