Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 101/103/104 Chair

Vitra Eames Aluminium Chairs EA 101-103-104 were designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958. Thanks to the wide selection of subdued or bright upholstery colours, it is easy to find the perfect chair for any dining room interior. The three models differ in the type of base – fixed or swivel – and whether they come with armrests. In comparison to the other models in the Aluminium Group, they are somewhat lighter, narrower and higher.

The Aluminium Chair is one of the great furniture designs of the twentieth century. Charles and Ray Eames conceived and developed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the designer couple departed from the principle of the seat shell, instead stretching a panel of fabric or leather between two aluminium side members to create a taut but elastic seat. The chair adapts to the body of the sitter and is exceedingly comfortable, even without elaborate upholstery.