How to specify Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Choose EA 205, EA 207 or EA 208
Start with how people will use the room. EA 205 has no armrests and does not swivel. EA 207 adds armrests but remains non-swivel. EA 208 has armrests and a swivel base. All three have a medium-high backrest, three padded cushions and a four-star aluminium base. They are conference chairs. For regular desk work, compare the EA 217 and EA 219 work models, which have height and tilt adjustment.
Confirm the seat height
Vitra offers these conference chairs in two seat heights. The lower version followed a change to foam cushioning, which raised the sitting position compared with the earlier down-filled chairs. Check the table height before ordering. For additions to an older set, note the existing chair’s production year so the heights can be matched.
Select upholstery and aluminium finishes
Current cover choices include Laser RE, Cosy 2 and Track fabrics, plus Leather and Leather Premium F. Leather chairs have a colour-matched fabric rear panel as standard, with a leather rear panel available as an extra option. Aluminium parts can be polished, chrome-plated or powder-coated. Ask for current material samples before approving colour and finish.
Complete the project brief
Record the model, seat height, cover, colour, aluminium finish, glide type and quantity. Add the room plan, table details, delivery address, access constraints and installation programme. Vitra’s limited 30-year warranty can cover eligible Soft Pad Group chairs. Purchase, registration and component-specific conditions apply. Glides and other listed functional parts have two-year cover. Check the current manufacturer terms when ordering.
Used in London meeting rooms
Après specified classic Eames mesh and Soft Pad seating for conference rooms in a phased refurbishment at 25 St James’s Street, Mayfair. The client said they were pleased with the attention to detail and service.
At the Golden Tree project, Eames Soft Pad chairs were used around a custom-built marble conference table. The work formed part of a wider office scheme that included bespoke workwalls and conference-room storage.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Eames Soft Pad Chair?
Charles and Ray Eames designed the Soft Pad Group in 1969. Vitra is the authorised manufacturer of Eames products in Europe and the Middle East.
What is the difference between EA 205, EA 207 and EA 208?
EA 205 has no armrests and does not swivel. EA 207 has armrests and does not swivel. EA 208 has armrests and a swivel base. All three use a four-star aluminium base.
Are Eames Soft Pad Chairs suitable for boardrooms?
Yes. Vitra designed EA 205, EA 207 and EA 208 for meeting and conference settings. The choice of arms, swivel movement and upholstery can be matched to the room and table.
Which upholstery materials are available?
Current choices include Laser RE, Cosy 2 and Track fabrics, plus Leather and Leather Premium F. Colours depend on the chosen cover family and current Vitra range.
Are two seat heights available?
Yes. Vitra offers EA 205, EA 207 and EA 208 in two seat heights. Check the meeting-table height and note the production year of any existing Soft Pad Chairs before adding to a set.
Can these Soft Pad Chairs be used as task chairs?
EA 205, EA 207 and EA 208 are conference chairs. For regular desk work, compare the EA 217 and EA 219 work models, which have a five-star base, castors, seat-height adjustment and adjustable tilt.
Which aluminium finishes can be specified?
The aluminium profiles, armrests and base can be polished, chrome-plated or powder-coated, subject to model and current availability. Check physical samples before approving a project finish.
What warranty applies to the Eames Soft Pad Group?
Vitra offers eligible Eames Soft Pad Group chairs a limited 30-year manufacturer’s warranty. Purchase, registration and proof-of-purchase conditions apply. Glides and other listed functional parts are limited to two years. Check Vitra’s current warranty terms when ordering.
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