Vitra - Charles Eames, Ray Eames - Office chair - EA 208 Soft Pad - Aluminium, Leather
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Original Vitra EA 208 Soft Pad chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, in aluminium with chocolate leather upholstery, dating to 2000–2010, with a 56 cm width, 58 cm depth, 85 cm height and 53 cm seating height, Italy origin, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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Prestigious Desk Chair: Soft Pad EA 208 Chair – Designed by Charles and Ray Eames – Produced by Vitra
We present at auction an absolute icon of office space and representation: the Soft Pad EA 208 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra. A mature evolution of the Aluminium Group, this model combines the rigour of the metal frame with the superior comfort of the attached cushions, here proposed in a sophisticated chocolate brown leather and chromed aluminum configuration.
Design and History: The Evolution of Soft Comfort
Introduced in 1969, the Soft Pad line represents the perfect synthesis between the structural aesthetics of the Eames and the pursuit of maximum postural comfort:
The Soft Pad Concept: Maintaining the slender silhouette and the side profile in aluminum of the Aluminium Group, the designers enriched the seating surface with three individually stitched padded cushions. This intervention creates a soft volume that elegantly contrasts with the tension of the metal.
EA 208 Model: This specific version is distinguished by the mid-height backrest and the presence of geometric aluminum arms, mounted on a four-star swiveling base. It is the seating of choice for prestigious meeting rooms, executive desks, or elegant residential study corners. The metal finish is the most luxurious in chromed aluminum.
Formal Rigour: The clean, continuous line dynamically adapts to the body’s contours, demonstrating how industrial functionality can translate into an object of high aesthetic and representative value.
Auction Lot Conditions: Impeccable Conservational State and Authenticity
- The auctioned piece is an original Vitra production and presents itself in excellent overall condition despite its twenty years of age.
- Frame and Chroming: The base, arms, and side profiles in chromed aluminum are structurally solid, robust, and stable. The mirror-like chrome maintains its original luster, enhanced by a recent professional cleaning and polishing.
- Chocolate Leather Upholstery: The premium brown leather cover (chocolate) is in excellent condition, free of scratches or abrasions with only very slight signs of use. The leather preserves its softness to the touch, elasticity, and uniform tint.
- Padding: The interior cushions maintain their original compactness and responsiveness, ensuring ergonomic support and the ideal comfort for which the model is renowned.
- Certification and Serial Number: The absolute authenticity of the lot is guaranteed by the Vitra label on the frame, complete with the corresponding progressive serial number that protects its value in the original design market.
Dimensions
Width: 56 cm
Depth: 58 cm
Height: 85 cm
Seat height: 53 cm
The Designers: Charles & Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames were the designers who most profoundly shaped the visual identity of the twentieth century. Through a multidisciplinary approach based on continuous material experimentation—from bent plywood to fiberglass, up to aluminum—they created furniture capable of transcending temporary fashions to become true monuments of global industrial design.
The Manufacturer: Vitra
Founded in Switzerland, Vitra is the only authorized producer by the Eames Office to edit Charles and Ray Eames’ designs for the Europe and Middle East markets. Faithfulness to archival drawings, combined with construction criteria and a selection of top-tier materials, makes every Vitra-signed piece a safe investment destined to appreciate over time.
Shipping and Insurance
Our company ORVETT includes transport insurance in the indicated shipping costs.
Seller's Story
ORVETT is your preferred destination to discover and acquire the best of Italian design, from iconic creations of the 1950s to the present day. We are passionate about both masterpieces recognized by the general public and the most sought-after rarities, selecting each piece with the utmost care.
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, our dedicated team meticulously prepares each item, ensuring it is presented at its best. Our mission goes beyond simply offering extraordinary design pieces: we are committed to providing excellent customer service.
Clear and timely communication, professional packaging, safe transportation, and efficient after-sales service are the pillars of our commitment. We aim to build lasting trust with our buyers worldwide, knowing that a satisfied customer is a customer who will return to choose ORVETT.
Translated by Google TranslatePrestigious Desk Chair: Soft Pad EA 208 Chair – Designed by Charles and Ray Eames – Produced by Vitra
We present at auction an absolute icon of office space and representation: the Soft Pad EA 208 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra. A mature evolution of the Aluminium Group, this model combines the rigour of the metal frame with the superior comfort of the attached cushions, here proposed in a sophisticated chocolate brown leather and chromed aluminum configuration.
Design and History: The Evolution of Soft Comfort
Introduced in 1969, the Soft Pad line represents the perfect synthesis between the structural aesthetics of the Eames and the pursuit of maximum postural comfort:
The Soft Pad Concept: Maintaining the slender silhouette and the side profile in aluminum of the Aluminium Group, the designers enriched the seating surface with three individually stitched padded cushions. This intervention creates a soft volume that elegantly contrasts with the tension of the metal.
EA 208 Model: This specific version is distinguished by the mid-height backrest and the presence of geometric aluminum arms, mounted on a four-star swiveling base. It is the seating of choice for prestigious meeting rooms, executive desks, or elegant residential study corners. The metal finish is the most luxurious in chromed aluminum.
Formal Rigour: The clean, continuous line dynamically adapts to the body’s contours, demonstrating how industrial functionality can translate into an object of high aesthetic and representative value.
Auction Lot Conditions: Impeccable Conservational State and Authenticity
- The auctioned piece is an original Vitra production and presents itself in excellent overall condition despite its twenty years of age.
- Frame and Chroming: The base, arms, and side profiles in chromed aluminum are structurally solid, robust, and stable. The mirror-like chrome maintains its original luster, enhanced by a recent professional cleaning and polishing.
- Chocolate Leather Upholstery: The premium brown leather cover (chocolate) is in excellent condition, free of scratches or abrasions with only very slight signs of use. The leather preserves its softness to the touch, elasticity, and uniform tint.
- Padding: The interior cushions maintain their original compactness and responsiveness, ensuring ergonomic support and the ideal comfort for which the model is renowned.
- Certification and Serial Number: The absolute authenticity of the lot is guaranteed by the Vitra label on the frame, complete with the corresponding progressive serial number that protects its value in the original design market.
Dimensions
Width: 56 cm
Depth: 58 cm
Height: 85 cm
Seat height: 53 cm
The Designers: Charles & Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames were the designers who most profoundly shaped the visual identity of the twentieth century. Through a multidisciplinary approach based on continuous material experimentation—from bent plywood to fiberglass, up to aluminum—they created furniture capable of transcending temporary fashions to become true monuments of global industrial design.
The Manufacturer: Vitra
Founded in Switzerland, Vitra is the only authorized producer by the Eames Office to edit Charles and Ray Eames’ designs for the Europe and Middle East markets. Faithfulness to archival drawings, combined with construction criteria and a selection of top-tier materials, makes every Vitra-signed piece a safe investment destined to appreciate over time.
Shipping and Insurance
Our company ORVETT includes transport insurance in the indicated shipping costs.
Seller's Story
ORVETT is your preferred destination to discover and acquire the best of Italian design, from iconic creations of the 1950s to the present day. We are passionate about both masterpieces recognized by the general public and the most sought-after rarities, selecting each piece with the utmost care.
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, our dedicated team meticulously prepares each item, ensuring it is presented at its best. Our mission goes beyond simply offering extraordinary design pieces: we are committed to providing excellent customer service.
Clear and timely communication, professional packaging, safe transportation, and efficient after-sales service are the pillars of our commitment. We aim to build lasting trust with our buyers worldwide, knowing that a satisfied customer is a customer who will return to choose ORVETT.
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Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Vitra
Model
EA 208 Soft Pad
Designer/artist/maker
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Material
Aluminium, Leather
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
85 cm
Width
56 cm
Depth
58 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
Seating height
53 cm
