This rosewood Eames lounge chair is sold as the chair only, without the ottoman. Black aniline leather sits on a light rosewood veneer shell, and a polished five-star aluminium base lets it swivel through 360 degrees. It is our replica of the 1956 Charles and Ray Eames design, made for people who want the chair and nothing else.
What You Get with This Chair-Only Version
- Chair only, no ottoman. You pay for one piece. The ottoman is available as an add-on if you want it later.
- Black aniline leather. Soft from the first day, with creases that form slowly where you sit.
- Light rosewood veneer on both sides. The back of the shell is finished too, so the chair can stand in open floor.
- 7-layer laminated shells. Bonded layers help the curved shells resist cracking and warping.
- Shock-mounted shells. The mounts give a little as you lean back, so the chair feels relaxed rather than rigid.
- 360-degree swivel. Turn towards a guest or the window without lifting a 24 kg chair.
Why Choose the Eames Lounge Chair Without Ottoman
Most people who buy the chair alone already have a plan for it. Some own a full set and want a second chair facing it, as a pair either side of a fireplace or low table. Others have a footstool or pouf they want to keep.
Space is the other reason. On its own, the chair needs an 87 × 87 cm footprint. With an ottoman in front, the pair takes about 1.7 m of length, which is often too much for a reading corner in a city flat.
Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair Materials: Leather, Veneer and Base
The cushions are soft Italian aniline leather in black, hand-sewn with welted and piped seams. Aniline leather keeps the natural surface of the hide open, so it feels warm to the touch. On an Eames lounge chair, black leather is also the most forgiving colour: everyday marks and early creases hardly show.
Light rosewood is paler and more golden than the deep red-brown most people picture on this chair. Dark streaks still run through the grain, but the shell reads as honey-brown. In much of Europe this tone is sold as light palisander. As real veneer, every shell has its own figure.
The polished aluminium base carries the chair on five arms. Light rosewood with black leather suits rooms with pale oak or beech floors and white or warm grey walls.
Design Background
When the lounge chair and ottoman were released in 1956, they were given separate model numbers, 670 and 671. They were designed together but always sold as two pieces, which is why the chair looks complete on its own. Read more on our Charles and Ray Eames page or in our history of the lounge chair.
Single Eames Lounge Chair Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sederica |
| Type | Single lounge chair, replica inspired by the 1956 Charles and Ray Eames design |
| Upholstery | Soft Italian aniline leather, black; hand-sewn, welted and piped cushions |
| Shell | 7-layer laminated veneer, light rosewood on both sides |
| Mounts | Shock-mounted shells |
| Base | Polished 5-star aluminium, 360-degree swivel |
| Included | Lounge chair only (ottoman available as an add-on) |
| Feature | Chair |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 87 cm |
| Overall depth | 87 cm |
| Overall height | 82 cm |
| Seat height | 42 cm |
| Chair weighs | 24 kg |
Is This Chair Right for You?
It suits you if you read or talk with your feet on the floor, want a second chair to complete a pair, or have limited floor space. The shells sit at a fixed recline with no lever, so without a footrest the posture is closer to a deep armchair than a full lounging position.
If you want to put your legs up, a chair and ottoman set is the better buy. The seat is low at 42 cm, so check that height against a chair you know. If you add the ottoman later, its veneer comes from a different sheet: the tone will be close, but the grain will not mirror your chair.
How It Compares with Our Rosewood Sets
| Version | Included | Shell | Base | Floor space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This chair: Black, Light Rosewood | Chair only | Light rosewood | Polished aluminium | 87 × 87 cm |
| Black, Natural Rosewood | Chair and ottoman | Deeper red-brown rosewood | Polished aluminium | About 1.7 m |
| Black, Light Rosewood, Chrome | Chair and ottoman | Light rosewood | Chrome | About 1.7 m |
Care
- Dust the leather weekly with a soft dry cloth, including the welts and piping.
- Lift marks with a cloth barely damp with water. No household cleaners or alcohol wipes.
- Use an aniline leather cream when the surface feels dry, and skip silicone sprays on the veneer.
- Turn the chair on its swivel every few weeks so daylight falls evenly on the leather and shell.
Questions About the Chair-Only Version
Does this chair come with an ottoman?
No. This listing is the lounge chair only. The matching ottoman is available as an add-on.
Will an ottoman bought later match?
The leather and base will match. The veneer is real wood, so a later ottoman will have its own grain in the same light rosewood tone.
Is the chair comfortable without the ottoman?
Yes, as a deep armchair for reading or conversation with your feet on the floor. For legs-up lounging, add a footrest.
How is light rosewood different from natural rosewood?
Light rosewood is paler and more golden. Natural rosewood is deeper and redder, and suits darker rooms.
How much space does the chair need?
The chair is 87 cm wide and 87 cm deep. Leave a little room around it so the swivel turns freely.
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