Lounge Chair

ARMCHAIR
LOUNGE CHAIR
CHARLES & RAY EAMES
 

1956

When Charles and Ray Eames designed the Lounge Chair in 1956, they had a clear vision: they wanted to create an armchair that combined ultimate comfort with the highest quality of materials and workmanship. The design was based on the idea of creating a contemporary version of the old English club chair that was lighter, more elegant and modern than the clunky armchairs of its time. The development work took several years, but the result was groundbreaking. It is not only a symbol of the artistry and design genius of Charles and Ray Eames, but also an expression of the changes that were taking place in the furniture industry at the time.