Charles and Ray Eames conceived of this exceptionally comfortable chair as the 20th-century American answer to the Edwardian English Club Chair. The Lounge Chair stands out among their work for its unapologetic luxury and the level of handicraft required in its execution. The Eameses wanted the chair to have the warm receptive look of a well-used first-baseman’s mitt, and the chair fulfills their objective with seductively soft, supple leather upholstery. Its trim lines make this high-style lou…read more