Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra Soft-Pad EA-217 Full Leather chair for Vitra

CHARLES EAMES (USA, 1907 - 1978) & RAY EAMES (USA, 1912 - 1988) for Vitra Editor.
Vitra Soft-Pad office chair, Model EA-217, adjustable height and tilt function, 5-star foot with casters. Chromed aluminum base and armrests, upholstery in cognac aniline leather, also on the back of the chair(full leather)
The chair is newly upholstered, and the base is with light signs of wear.
Produced by Vitra.
Measurements height 95/84 x 59 x 60 cm, 61/50 (seat height).

The EA-217 by Charles and Ray Eames is an office chair belonging to the Aluminium Group series (designed in 1958), characterized by its light and sophisticated aesthetic, with a cast and polished aluminum frame framing a one-piece back and seat stretched in leather or mesh, without thick padding, creating a flexible and ergonomic surface; is a more compact version, usually without casters or height mechanism (unlike other models in the series), with a fixed four-spoke base, designed for offices or meetings, and stands out for its combination of technology, comfort and timeless elegance, making it an icon of 20th century modern design.

Charles and Ray Ames, a married couple and artistic couple, worked in the fields of industrial and graphic design, fine arts and film, and are responsible for numerous designs that have become classics of the 20th century. They were pioneers in the use of new techniques and materials such as fiberglass or plastic resin for the manufacture of chairs, and their creations can be seen in the Design Museum in London and the MoMA in New York, among many others.