The Eames soft pad chair replica has a balance of style and function just like the EA217 design but in a simple low-back office chair for European homes and workplaces. It has dark grey leather that feels like subtle charcoal-grey. The polished aluminium frame provides premium contrast to the rich dark grey leather.
Materials & Construction of the EA217 Soft Pad
The Eames soft pad office chair also features a chrome aluminium frame for a perfect combination of comfort and design. The leather is an Italian aniline dark grey leather in colour and will be rich and full in colour, harmonising with neutral office spaces, timber desks and other darker office finishes. Eames soft pad low back panels are hand-stitched, with fire-retardant high-resilience foam fill designed to hold its shape.
Design Heritage of the Eames Soft Pad Chair
Sederica’s EA217 replica is inspired by the Soft Pad line of furniture created by Charles and Ray Eames. Their famous design in 1969 helped define modern office furniture. The Soft Pad concept added extra padding to the clean aluminium construction of earlier office furniture, thus providing a “softer” version of modernist work furniture. The faithful reproduction keeps the design tradition going.
Why Choose the Dark Grey Soft Pad Variant?
Charcoal grey reads as neutral without being dull. It suits architects, lawyers, and designers who dress their offices in restraint – no colour statement, just considered quality. The Eames Soft Pad chair replica holds the room against pale walls. Next to timber desks, it merges into the palette. Dark grey is also the most forgiving colour for an office chair used on a daily basis.
Dimensions and Specifications
The EA217 Soft Pad replica fits most modern offices and home workspaces without any hiccups. Here are the full dimensions:
| FEATURE | CHAIR |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 59 cm |
| Overall depth | 63 cm |
| Overall height (adjustable) | 91–97 cm |
| Seat height (adjustable) | 48–57 cm |
| Net weight | 12.5 kg |

Frequently Asked Questions
How does this EA217 Soft Pad chair fit into an office?
An easy to use low-back version of the Soft Pad is the Eames EA217 replica. The chair looks good in offices because of its leather covering, curved arms, aluminium structure and five-star base with wheels. The chair can turn all the way around, and it can tilt back too. The seat height can be changed. All these features make it easy to use every day.
What interior design would be appropriate for this chair?
The Eames Soft Pad low-back chair is perfect for homes that prefer things to be modern and minimalist. The dark grey colour of the Eames Soft Pad low-back style goes well with wood, chrome, black metal and plain colours. The Eames Soft Pad low-back chair complements modern, minimalist style and mid-century style.
Why choose a low-back Soft Pad chair?
The low-back office chair will have less impact than the high-back executive chair. This office chair features a lower-profile design, soft pad upholstery, ribbed arms and a caster base for a stylish and functional office chair. The all-round proportions offer supportive comfort throughout the working day. It does not stand out too much, which is fit in any office, no matter what the office looks like.
The EA217 Soft Pad in dark grey suits professionals who want mid-century design at their desk without the executive-chair bulk. Explore the full Eames office chair collection, or see the matching EA219 high-back version if you prefer more back support. Every Sederica chair ships free across the EU with a 2-year warranty.








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