Our tall Eames lounge chair ivory walnut set pairs warm off-white aniline leather with walnut veneer shells on a taller 93 cm frame, with the matching ottoman included. Ivory is the softer of our two pale leathers. It has a cream undertone, so it looks calm rather than bright.
This set is a replica of the 1956 lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, made in the tall size for taller sitters. If you are choosing between ivory and white, this page shows the difference clearly, with a side-by-side table and honest advice on which rooms suit each.
Tall Eames Lounge Chair Ivory Walnut: The Main Points
- Warm ivory aniline leather on every upholstered part. The cream undertone sits easily beside oak, linen and beige walls.
- Walnut veneer shells on the seat, back and headrest. The mid-brown grain gives the pale cushions a clear outline from across the room.
- Tall frame, 87 × 85 × 93 cm. The back and headrest sit higher than on our standard sets, while the width stays the same.
- Matching ottoman included, 64 × 54 × 44 cm, in the same ivory leather and walnut, so you get the full legs-up position.
- Rubber shock mounts between the shells and the frame. The back gives a little as you lean, so the chair feels softer than its fixed angle suggests.
- Piped cushions that unclip from the shells, which makes it easier to dust the walnut and check the leather.
- Five-star swivel base with a full 360-degree turn. The ottoman stands on a four-star base in the same finish.
Why Choose the Ivory Eames Lounge Chair Tall Set Over White?
Ivory and white look almost the same in a small photo. In a real room, the difference is the undertone. White leans neutral to cool. Ivory leans warm, with a touch of cream in it, a bit like a linen napkin next to a white dinner plate.
European paint makers describe the same split in the RAL Classic colour system. There, Light Ivory (RAL 1015) is listed with the yellow hues, while Pure White (RAL 9010) sits with the whites. Our leather is not matched to any RAL card, but the comparison shows which family ivory belongs to: the warm whites, not the cool ones.
You may see the same colour sold as Elfenbein in Germany and Austria, ivoor in the Netherlands and Belgium, ivoire in France, avorio in Italy or marfil in Spain.
Ivory and White, Side by Side
| Ivory (this set) | White (our tall white sets) | |
|---|---|---|
| Undertone | Warm, a little cream | Neutral to cool |
| Feel in the room | Soft and relaxed | Crisp and bright |
| Walls it suits | Cream, beige, warm grey, limewash, clay plaster | Bright white, cool grey |
| Floors it suits | Honey or natural oak, terracotta, warm stone | White oak, pale ash, light concrete |
| Light dust and everyday dullness | Shows a little less | Shows sooner |
| Dark marks (denim dye, ink) | Show clearly | Show clearly |
| Next to bright white walls | Can look slightly yellow | Matches |
If crisp is what you want, look at our tall white walnut set, which uses the same walnut shells with white leather.
How Light Changes Ivory
Ivory moves with the light more than white does. In cool daylight from a north-facing window, it looks close to white. Under warm evening bulbs of around 2700 K, it turns softer and more cream, which suits a living room at night.
Cool-white LED lights (4000 K and above) can make ivory look a little flat. If the chair will sit under ceiling spots, check the colour temperature printed on the bulb before you decide.
Taller Back, Same Width
The tall frame stands 93 cm high, against 82 cm for our standard-height sets, so the back and headrest sit about 11 cm higher. The width stays at 87 cm, and the ottoman keeps the same size. Some shops call this size XL. You can compare all six tall versions in our tall Eames lounge chair replica range.
Inside the Ivory Leather Tall Eames Chair: Leather, Walnut and Base
Every upholstered part of the chair and the ottoman is aniline leather. Aniline leather is coloured with see-through dyes and has no thick painted top layer, so you can see and feel the natural grain. On a pale colour like ivory, this keeps the surface soft and slightly matt rather than shiny. The trade-off is that it is less sealed than coated leather, so spills need quick attention.
The seat, back and headrest shells are moulded plywood faced with walnut veneer. Walnut’s even, mid-brown grain is why this pairing works: it is dark enough to outline the ivory cushions, yet calm enough not to compete with them. From the side and from behind, walnut is what you see most, so the set still reads as wood and leather rather than as a pale block.
The cushions are piped along the edges and unclip from the shells. Rubber shock mounts join the shells to the frame, so the back moves slightly when you lean into it. In our photos, the five-star base has black arms with polished top edges, which puts a dark line under the pale leather and stops the set from looking washed out on a light floor.
Where the Design Comes From
Charles and Ray Eames introduced the lounge chair and ottoman in 1956: moulded plywood shells, leather cushions and a swivel base. It was first shown in black leather, and paler leathers came later. The taller frame is a much more recent size, made for today’s taller sitters.
Specifications: Tall Ivory and Walnut Set
| Product | Tall Eames Lounge Chair Ivory Walnut Replica with Ottoman |
| Design reference | 1956 lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames |
| Size | Tall version |
| Leather | Ivory aniline leather on every upholstered part |
| Shells | Moulded plywood with walnut veneer |
| Connections | Rubber shock mounts |
| Cushions | Piped, unclip from the shells |
| Chair base | Five-star, 360-degree swivel, black arms with polished top edges (as photographed) |
| Ottoman base | Four-star, same finish |
| Sold as | Chair and ottoman set |
| Status | Replica, see our Legal Disclaimer |
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 | – |
Is Warm Ivory the Right Pale for Your Home?
Choose ivory if
- Your walls are cream, beige, warm grey or limewashed, and pure white leather would look too sharp against them.
- Your room already has honey oak, terracotta, rattan, wool bouclé or brass lamps. Ivory shares their warmth.
- You want a light chair, but not the brightest object in the room.
- You are tall and want the higher back and headrest.
Pick another tall set if
- Your walls and floors are bright white or cool grey. Ivory can look slightly yellow there, and the tall white walnut set will match better.
- You want the strongest contrast between leather and wood. The tall white rosewood set pairs white leather with striped red-brown rosewood.
- You have young children, wear dark raw denim most days, or share the sofa with a dog. Pale aniline needs regular attention, so the tall brown walnut set or the tall black walnut set will be easier to live with.
- You are of average height. Our standard sets in the Eames lounge chair replica collection sit lower and will suit you better.
Ivory Next to Our Other Tall Sets
| Tall set | Leather | Shell | Look | Easiest room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory, walnut (this set) | Ivory aniline | Walnut | Warm and soft, gentle contrast | Cream, beige and oak rooms |
| White, walnut | White aniline | Walnut | Crisp, clear contrast | White or pale grey rooms with light floors |
| White, rosewood | White aniline | Rosewood | Bold, striped red-brown grain | Bright rooms that can take a strong chair |
| Waxy brown, walnut | Waxy brown | Walnut | Warm, tone on tone | Busy homes, old wood, brick |
| Black, walnut | Black aniline | Walnut | Classic and dark | Almost any room, but pale dust shows |
Still deciding on colour? Our Eames lounge chair colour guide compares every leather against common floors.
Keeping Ivory Leather Soft and Clean
- Every couple of weeks, run a soft, dry brush along the piping and into the button dips. On pale leather, dust settles there first as thin grey lines.
- Self-tan, fake tan and dark make-up transfer quickly onto ivory. Let tanning products dry fully, or keep a pale cotton throw on the seat for the first day.
- Do not leave newspapers, magazines or printed shopping bags lying on the seat. Fresh ink can print onto pale aniline leather.
- Never use whitening products, bleach-based cleaners or melamine sponges on the leather. They strip the surface and leave a patch that looks brighter or duller than the rest.
- Keep spray polish off the walnut. It can run onto the ivory piping and leave a darker line, so dust the shells with a dry cloth instead.
- Use a colourless leather cream once or twice a year, and try it first on the underside of an armrest pad. A tinted cream can push ivory towards yellow.
Tall Ivory Walnut Set: Five Buyer Questions
What is the difference between ivory and white leather?
The undertone: ivory is a warm off-white with a little cream in it, while white is neutral to cool. Side by side, ivory looks softer and slightly creamy, and white looks brighter. As with any natural leather, the shade can vary a little between hides. If you want the brighter option, see our tall white walnut set.
Does ivory show dirt less than white?
A little, for everyday dust and the slight dullness that builds up with use, because those marks sit closer to ivory’s own warm tone. It does not hide dark marks: denim dye, ink and make-up show on ivory as clearly as on white. Greasy marks from hands and hair darken both colours, so a regular dry wipe matters on either.
Which rooms suit ivory?
Warm rooms: cream or beige walls, natural oak or terracotta floors, linen curtains and stone or brass details. Ivory also helps in north-facing rooms. In cool light, white leather can look slightly grey, while ivory keeps some warmth. It is the wrong choice for a stark white room where you want the chair to match the walls.
Will it match a cream or beige sofa?
Aim to go with your sofa, not to copy it. Two creams that are almost the same often make one look dirty, so choose a sofa that is clearly lighter or darker than the chair. Check the undertone too: ivory works best with yellow-leaning beige and can clash with pink-leaning beige. The walnut shells and the change of texture, leather against fabric, help keep the two pieces apart.
How much space does the tall set need?
The chair takes 87 × 85 cm and the ottoman 64 × 54 cm. In use, with a small gap for your legs, the set usually runs about 1.6 to 1.8 m from the back of the chair to the far edge of the ottoman. Mark that shape on the floor with masking tape and keep a walking route of about 70 cm beside it. A pale set also looks lighter than a black one of the same size, which helps in a smaller room.
Our chair is a replica inspired by the 1956 design of Charles and Ray Eames. It is not made by, or connected with, the companies that produce the 1956 chair. See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
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