Our Tall Eames Lounge Chair White Rosewood set puts bright white aniline leather inside deep red-brown rosewood shells, on a frame built for taller sitters. The back stands 93 cm high, about 11 cm more than our standard chair, so your head rests on the headrest cushion instead of the shell edge. The matching ottoman comes in the same white leather and rosewood. It is a replica of the 1956 lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, made for bright, modern rooms where you want the chair to be seen.
Tall Eames Lounge Chair White Rosewood: Key Features
- 93 cm tall back. The longer back and higher headrest support your head and neck when you lean back. This matters most if you are tall or have a long back.
- White leather, dark shell. Pale cushions against striped red-brown rosewood give the strongest contrast in our tall range, so the chair reads as a clear shape from across the room.
- Aniline leather on every upholstered part. Seat, back, headrest, armrests and ottoman are all leather, with nothing cheaper hidden on the sides.
- Seven-layer rosewood shells. Rosewood veneer over moulded plywood made from seven laminated layers, which helps the shells resist cracking and warping.
- Shock-mounted recline. Rubber mounts between the shells let the back give a little as you sit back, so you settle into a deep, supported position.
- Swivel chair, steady ottoman. The chair turns a full 360 degrees on its five-star base. The ottoman sits on a fixed four-star base, so it stays put when you rest your feet on it.
- Cushions that unclip. The hand-stitched, piped cushions clip off the shells, which makes cleaning white leather much easier.
Eames Lounge Chair Tall, White Leather, Rosewood: Why This Contrast?
Rosewood is the darker of the two shells we offer on our tall white sets. Its red-brown base has paler and darker stripes running through it, and next to white cushions those stripes look sharper than they do beside black or brown leather. On the tall version the effect is bigger, because the longer back shell and taller headrest add more white panel and more dark outline.
This set works best in bright rooms: white or pale grey walls, light oak or pale stone floors, polished concrete, black metal lamps and plenty of daylight. The rosewood gives a white chair a firm edge against a white wall. The white, in turn, stops a large dark shell from feeling heavy in a small, light flat.
Inside the Tall White Set: Leather, Rosewood and Base
Aniline leather is dyed right through and left without a thick painted top layer. That is why it feels soft and warm, and why it stays comfortable through a long evening in the chair. The trade-off is simple: it shows marks sooner than heavily coated leather, and on white that is easy to see. The care habits further down keep this under control.
The shells are rosewood veneer, a thin layer of rosewood laid over moulded plywood built from seven laminated layers. Because veneer is cut from real logs, the stripes vary from chair to chair, so no two sets look exactly alike. The chair sits on a five-star base with black arms and swivels all the way round, while the ottoman uses a matching four-star base that does not turn.
Tall or Standard Height: What Changes
Our tall chair measures 87 × 85 × 93 cm (W × D × H). Our standard white rosewood chair is also 87 cm wide but 82 cm high, so the tall version is about 11 cm taller and no wider. All of that extra height goes into the back and headrest, which is exactly where taller people feel the difference. Some shops call this size XL; you can compare every option in our tall Eames lounge chair collection.
Sitting height matters more than standing height. Two people of the same height can have very different back lengths, so if a standard headrest meets you at the shoulders, the tall version is the better buy. If you are of average height or shorter, our standard-height white and rosewood set will fit you better.
From 1956 Rosewood to a Taller Frame
Charles and Ray Eames introduced their lounge chair and ottoman in 1956, and rosewood was among the first shell veneers. A taller size came much later, because people today are on average taller than they were in the 1950s. Our tall version follows that idea while keeping the familiar three-shell outline.
Tall White Rosewood Eames Chair and Ottoman: Specifications
| Design reference | Lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, 1956 |
| Product | Tall-version replica, chair and ottoman sold as a set |
| Upholstery | White aniline leather on every upholstered part; hand-stitched, piped and buttoned cushions |
| Shells | Rosewood veneer over seven-layer moulded plywood |
| Chair base | Five-star base with black arms, 360-degree swivel |
| Ottoman base | Four-star base with black arms, fixed |
| Recline | Fixed recline with rubber shock mounts between the shells |
| Floor space in use | About 87 cm wide × 160–175 cm long, chair and ottoman together |
| Cushions | Clip off the shells for cleaning |
Eames Tall Lounge Chair Dimensions
| Feature | Chair | Ottoman |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Width | 87 cm | 64 cm |
| Overall depth | 85 cm | 54 cm |
| Overall height | 93 cm | 44 cm |
| Seat height | 42 cm | – |
| Backrest Height | 67 cm | – |
Who Should Choose This Set?
This set makes sense if
- You are tall or long in the back and want your head supported when you recline.
- Your room is bright and you want a pale chair with a strong, dark outline.
- The chair will mostly be used by adults.
- You like the graphic look of light leather on dark, striped wood.
Look at another version if
- You are of average height or shorter. The standard white and rosewood set above will suit you better.
- You have young children or climbing pets, or wear dark raw denim every day. Our tall black and walnut set hides marks far better.
- You want a softer step between leather and wood. Try our tall ivory and walnut set.
- You want the deepest, most classic look. Our tall black rosewood set with elephant base is our most popular tall version.
White Rosewood Next to Our Other Tall Sets
| Version | Leather / shell | Contrast | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| This set | White / rosewood | Strongest | Bright, modern rooms; a graphic look |
| Tall White, Walnut | White / walnut | Clear but calmer | Light rooms with oak, teak or walnut furniture |
| Tall Ivory, Walnut | Off-white / walnut | Soft | Warm-white schemes and softer light |
| Tall Black, Rosewood, Elephant Base | Black / rosewood | Low, deep | Daily family use and darker rooms |
| Standard White, Rosewood | White / rosewood, 82 cm high | Strongest | Average height and shorter sitters |
Planning the corner around it? Our styling ideas for the lounge chair cover lamps, rugs and side tables.
White Leather Care Where Your Head Rests
On a tall chair your head really does rest on the headrest cushion, which is the whole point of the design. On white leather, that also makes the headrest the first place to show wear. Oils from skin and hair soak into leather over time, and leather specialists advise a throw or cover on spots with constant skin and hair contact (see the Leather Dictionary on leather damage).
- Wipe the headrest and the front ends of the armrests with a soft, dry white cotton cloth every week or two. These are the contact points; the rest of the chair needs far less.
- Lay a light linen or cotton cloth over the headrest if you nap in the chair or use hair oil, gel or spray.
- Unclip the headrest cushion every few months and check it flat on a table in good light.
- Press spills with kitchen roll straight away. Do not rub, and do not add water to thin a stain.
- Once or twice a year, use a colourless cream made for aniline leather, tested on the underside of a cushion first. Never use coloured polish, wax, alcohol or household sprays.
- Do not leave dark velvet cushions or dyed throws on the seat for weeks, as colour can rub off onto pale leather.
- Dust the rosewood with a dry cloth and keep furniture sprays away from the shell edges.
Tall White Rosewood Set: Your Questions
Is white leather practical on a lounge chair you use every day?
Yes, for most adult households, as long as you are happy to give it a few minutes of care each week. White shows marks sooner than black or brown, and on this tall chair most of them appear on the headrest and the armrest ends. If young children or climbing pets will use the chair daily, a darker leather is the easier choice.
Should I choose rosewood or walnut with white leather?
Rosewood gives the stronger contrast: a red-brown shell with visible stripes that frames the white leather sharply. Walnut is a calmer, more even brown that sits easily with oak, teak and walnut furniture you may already own. If you want the softer look, choose our tall white and walnut set. If you want the chair to stand out, stay with rosewood.
Will the white leather turn yellow?
True yellowing of the leather itself is rare. What owners usually notice is a yellowish tint where skin and hair touch the leather again and again, which on a tall chair means the headrest and arm ends. Regular wiping and a cloth on the headrest slow this down a great deal. Keeping the chair out of strong afternoon sun protects both the leather and the rosewood.
How do I remove jeans dye from white leather?
Act early. Wipe the mark gently with a soft, barely damp cloth, then try a mild cleaner made for aniline leather, tested on a hidden spot first. Once dye has sunk into the leather, ordinary cleaners will not lift it, and a leather specialist is the safe next step.
Prevention is easier. Rub new dark jeans, leggings or stretch trousers with a damp white cloth: if colour comes off on the cloth, it will come off on the chair too.
How much floor space does the tall set need?
The chair is 87 × 85 cm and the ottoman 64 × 54 cm. With a gap for your legs, the set needs about 87 cm of width and 160 to 175 cm of length; taller people usually push the ottoman further away, so plan for the longer figure. A 160 × 230 cm rug laid lengthways holds both pieces with room to spare. Leave a little space behind the chair so the taller back clears the wall when you swivel.
Our tall set is a replica inspired by the 1956 design of Charles and Ray Eames. It is not made by, or connected with, the companies that hold the rights to that design. See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
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