Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad™ Side Chair
Fabric Upholstery
designed by Charles and Ray Eames
At A Glance:
2" thick foam pads, curved aluminum side ribs and arms, a 4-star aluminum base with glides that are safe for both carpet or hardwood floors ... combine all of these elements together, throw in some stylish fabric upholstery, and the result is the Soft Pad Chair Collection by Charles and Ray Eames. The fabric upholstery of this model is comfortable, durable and - perhaps best of all - a more affordable alternative to the traditional leather upholstery options. The fabric upholstery options give you the choice of a brighter, lighter look or a more subdued, traditional piece.
Also available with no arms and with leather upholstery.
See the entire Eames Soft Pad Chair collection.
What's To Like:
Distinctive Aesthetic
Unmistakable look. Soft Pad cushions add a plush, luxurious touch.
Classic and contemporary. The Eames Soft Pad Side Chair's clean, trim lines make them appropriate for all kinds of places, from contemporary homes to elegant offices to hip startups.
Inventive Comfort
Sitting comfort. Soft Pad seating add 2-inch-thick foam cushions for comfort and a different look.
Durability
Strong aluminum: With one-piece, curved aluminum side ribs and solid aluminum arms and base, the chair is strong, yet lightweight and easy to move.
What's Not to Like:
That all depends what you're looking for. If you need casters, or a tilting seat back, this is the wrong chair - try the Setu Chair instead.
The Bottom Line:
This Eames Soft Pad Side Chair is versatile enough to work in almost any environment and provide unmatched comfort and style. With cleverly contrasting materials the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Side Chair brings an eye-catching look to any room.
Details:
- 34" h x 20.5" w x 16.5" d
- Seat height: 18.5"
- Seat width: 20.5"
- Lightweight aluminum frame
- Strong aluminum arms
- 2" thick upholstered foam cushions
- Glides are safe for carpet or hardwood
The Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Side Chair is also known by the following manufacturer Item Numbers: EA430, EA431.
Materials: Lightweight aluminum frame and 2"-thick upholstered foam cushions.
Dimensions:
Overall: 34" h x 20.5" w x 16.5" d
Seat height: 18.5"
Seat width: 20.5"
Upholstery Materials:
- Gem: 100 antimony-free polyester
- Slideshow: 56 recycled polyester, 44 polyester
- Moire: 100 recycled polyester
- Railroad: 100 recycled polyester
- Cygnus: 69 elastomeric, 31 polyester
Distinctive Aesthetic
Unmistakable look. Soft Pad cushions add a plush, luxurious touch.
Classic and contemporary. The chairs' clean, trim lines make them appropriate for all kinds of places, from contemporary homes to elegant offices to hip startups.
Inventive Comfort
Sitting comfort. Soft Pad seating add 2-inch-thick foam cushions for comfort and a different look.
Durability
Strong aluminum: With one-piece, curved aluminum side ribs and an aluminum base, the chair is strong, yet lightweight and easy to move.
Known for their honest use of materials, the Eameses constructed the chairs with cast aluminum and first conceived of a seat frame to support stretched fabric--a synthetic mesh (woven saran). Although the mesh was discontinued shortly after its introduction, Herman Miller reintroduced a new mesh material for the Aluminum Group in 2001. Called Cygnus, it is similar to the Aeron chair's Pellicle fabric in its aeration and translucent qualities.
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 chair group.
The side chair can also go into either the home or the office; it's a multipurpose chair that can wear a lot of different hats. It retains the great looks of the other chairs with none of the specificity, and it's a good choice for most tasks. It looks good, it feels good, and it is good.
The design story for the Eames Soft Pad Chairs is long and involved, but the conclusions are satisfying. This is a system which is the product of years of research, tinkering, and adjustment. In the end, it's system of very comfortable and stylish chairs, great design, and customizable beauty for your home and office. Read the entire design story of the Eames Soft Pad Chairs.
