Sharing the distinctive form and structure of the Aluminium Chair collection, the Vitra Eames EA 217 Soft Pad Chair is presented in a beautifully upholstered fabric option. Built to last, the EA 217 is backed by a 30-year warranty, offering lasting comfort and confidence for decades to come.
The Soft Pad Swivel chair features an adjustable backwards-tilt seat mechanism that is lockable in the forward position and continuous seat height adjustment via a gas spring. Expertly crafted to order in a choice of frame finishes and colourways, the EA 217 is one of the iconic classics from the Eames range, with more configurations available as part of the wider Eames Aluminium Chair family.
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”.
