ICF - Charles & Ray Eames - Armchair - EA219 - Leather






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Authentic Charles & Ray Eames EA219 executive swivelling chair, manufactured by ICF for Herman Miller in Italy in the 1970–1980 period, with a high back, chrome frame, black leather upholstery, five-star wheeled base, dimensions 105 × 60 × 60 cm, weight 30 kg, in good used condition with minor age marks and leather wear, notable defect: missing lever to raise and lower the seat.
Description from the seller
Office chair par excellence
Model EA219 by Charles & Ray Eames
This swiveling, directional chair EA 219, authentic and branded ICF for Herman Miller, is in excellent condition.
It features a high backrest, a chrome frame, and soft black leather upholstery.
The five-spoke base with casters ensures optimal comfort.
Designed by the renowned designers Charles and Ray Eames, the chair was produced by the American company Herman Miller.
Until the 1980s, Herman Miller licensed distribution and production of its furniture in Europe, with the Swiss company Vitra and the Italian company ICF as main holders.
After the 1980s, the license remained exclusively with Vitra, making the earlier productions a vintage piece of furniture, such as the one for sale.
Normal signs of wear with some small defects on the outer sides of the black leather
While the cushions and leather are in excellent condition
The only notable defect is that the lever to raise and lower the seat is missing. At the moment it is at the standard base height
Eventually, the replacement part can be found and installed
We are nonetheless talking about one of the icons of historical design office chairs
This model, now in production by Vitra, lists new at over 5k as configured
If shipping is required, it will be carefully packaged
Seller's Story
Office chair par excellence
Model EA219 by Charles & Ray Eames
This swiveling, directional chair EA 219, authentic and branded ICF for Herman Miller, is in excellent condition.
It features a high backrest, a chrome frame, and soft black leather upholstery.
The five-spoke base with casters ensures optimal comfort.
Designed by the renowned designers Charles and Ray Eames, the chair was produced by the American company Herman Miller.
Until the 1980s, Herman Miller licensed distribution and production of its furniture in Europe, with the Swiss company Vitra and the Italian company ICF as main holders.
After the 1980s, the license remained exclusively with Vitra, making the earlier productions a vintage piece of furniture, such as the one for sale.
Normal signs of wear with some small defects on the outer sides of the black leather
While the cushions and leather are in excellent condition
The only notable defect is that the lever to raise and lower the seat is missing. At the moment it is at the standard base height
Eventually, the replacement part can be found and installed
We are nonetheless talking about one of the icons of historical design office chairs
This model, now in production by Vitra, lists new at over 5k as configured
If shipping is required, it will be carefully packaged
