Vitra - Charles & Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen - Chair - Organic Conference - Fabrics and solid ash wood

Original Vitra Organic Conference Chair – Eames & Saarinen

A guaranteed authentic Vitra Organic Conference Chair, an absolute masterpiece and icon of Mid-Century modern design.
This world-famous design was created in 1940 by the legendary design duo Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for the prestigious “Organic Design in Home Furnishings” competition held by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Model & Version
This is the highly sought-after “Conference” version. Thanks to its specific factory height, this variant is versatile: ideal as a luxurious, generously sized dining chair or as a comfortable statement piece behind a desk or conference table.

Brand / Manufacturer: Vitra (with original metal authenticity label underneath the seat)
Designers: Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
Upholstery: High-quality, textured wool fabric in a deep, rich aubergine/reddish-brown shade
Frame: Slender, elegantly tapered legs in black-stained ash wood
Exact measurements (measured):
Overall height: 83.5 cm
Overall width: 74 cm
Seat depth: approx. 50 cm
Seat height (unloaded): approx. 44–45 cm (comfortably compresses to an effective seat height of 42 cm under load)

Condition
The chair is structurally in excellent, sturdy condition, with signs of use. The authentic wooden legs show only minimal, superficial signs of wear consistent with the chair’s age and are fitted with the original glides. The upholstery is completely intact, shows light, normal creasing on the seat, and is free of holes or major damage. 100% original Vitra craftsmanship.

Delivery & Transport
To ensure the high quality and perfect condition of this design icon, the chair will not be shipped by post. You are very welcome to collect the chair in person by appointment in Wolfheze. If you are unable to collect it yourself, we would of course be happy to help arrange handover to a specialist furniture courier of your choice.