Eames® Commemorative 50th Anniversary Aluminum Group

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Introduced in 1958 as a special project by Ray Eames for a private residence being designed by Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard, the Eames Aluminum Group originally was specified as "leisure furniture." Now used in various locations, their classic lines and comfortable suspension have kept them in demand for numerous years and spaces, from contemporary homes to elegant offices and hip startups.

This collection offers a range of chairs and an ottoman and is now available with a limited edition Anniversary White leather to commemorate the 50th year of the Eames Aluminum Group.

The Design:

• Offered in a limited edition White Leather in celebration of the Eames Aluminum Group's 50th anniversary, with an iridescent pearl finish that complements the chair's aluminum frame.
  
  
• All Aluminum Group Thin Pad chairs ordered in 2008 will also feature a special anniversary label.
  
  
• Aluminum Group chairs were originally developed in 1958 as a special project by Ray Eames for a private residence being designed by Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard.
  
  
• At the time, the furniture was called the "leisure group," or "indoor-outdoor group" since it was meant to address the lack of quality outdoor furniture on the market.
  
  
• The seat-back suspension was a major technical achievement and represented a departure from the concept of the chair as a solid shell.
  
  
• Wonderfully comfortable, the chairs became the basis for several other Eames designs, including the Soft Pad chairs.
  
  
• Please note: The Eames Aluminum Management Chair is usually available to ship the same day; any other chair or ottoman takes approximately six to eight weeks to ship.

• Environmentally Responsible
  • Textiles are made from post-industrial/post-consumer recycled content or pure fabrics
  • 100% recyclable materials
  • Knit-to-size fabrics minimize in fabric waste
  • For more specifications on the recyclability of each material please check out the Earth Friendly Materials information as provided by Herman Miller.
• Quality Standards
  • Fabrics perform to industry standards and pass all
    applicable testing
  • Five criteria assure fabrics perform optimally
    • Flame Resistance
    • Crocking Resistance (colorfastness)
    • Ultra-Violet Light Resistance (fade resistance)
    • Physical Properties (resistance to pilling, seam slippage, and tearing)
    • Abrasion (ability to withstand surface wear)
  • For an in depth look at these criterion please view the
    Quality Standards information as provided by Herman Miller.

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Dimensions:

Management Chair: Chair Height: 33.75" Chair Width: 23" Seat Depth: 18" Seat Height: 17-20" Lounge Chair with Standard Swivel: Height: 33.75" Width: 24.125" Depth: 28.5" Seat Height: 17.5" Lounge Chair with Tilt Swivel: Height: 37" Width: 25.75" Depth: 32.25" Seat Height: 14.75"

Ottoman: Height: 18.25" Width: 21.5" Depth: 21" Executive Chair: Chair Height: 42.5" Chair Width: 23" Seat Depth: 17" Seat Height: 17-20" Side Chair: Chair Height: 34" Chair Width: 23" Seat Depth: 18" Seat Height: 18.5"

Please see the Aluminum Group Schematics for more information.


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For additional information please view the Herman Miller Finish Care and Fabric Care information as provided directly by the manufacturer.


Why Buy From Us?

• The Eames Aluminum Group Lounge and Ottoman are offered as Specialty Order Items in order to accommodate complete customization.
• CSN Stores stand behind our 100% Price-Match Guarantee on all Herman Miller products.
• CSN Stores also back a 12-Year Manufacturer Warranty. Should you experience any problems with your Eames Aluminum Group product, Herman Miller will cover the cost of fixing it for you.
• Also, should you discover shortly after receiving your Eames Aluminum Group product that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts