The Vitra EA 131 Aluminium Chair is noted for its elegant incorporation of technical elements and use use of premium materials. The covers are attached internally, with the aluminium profile sections and simply stretched over the frame, transforming them from mere coverings to a load-bearing part of the structure.
Adapting to fit the body snugly and delivering great comfort, the EA 131 features a lockable tilt mechanism and is a great solution to long-term seating in a work environment or home office.
American husband and wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound influence on the visual character of American life, producing original work within the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.
The Eames’ first partnered with Vitra in 1957 to produce some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the history of interior design. Today Vitra continues to reflect their philosophy on design and functionality, best understood through Charles’ own words: “Recognising the need is the primary condition for the design”.
