Our brown Eames lounge chair is sold on its own, without the ottoman: deep brown Italian aniline leather on a walnut veneer shell, carried on a five-star aluminium swivel base. It is a Sederica replica of the 1956 lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames, made to the same proportions and sold under our own name.
Choose it if you want one chair for reading, conversation or a film, or a second chair to sit opposite a brown set you already own. If you want to lie back with your legs raised, our set with ottoman is the better buy.
Key Details of Our Brown Eames Lounge Chair
- Sold without the ottoman. You buy one chair and keep the floor space, or your own footstool. The matching ottoman is available as an add-on.
- Deep brown aniline leather. Dyed through the hide, so it feels soft and warm from the first day and slowly takes on a sheen where your arms rest.
- Walnut veneer on both faces. The back of the shell is finished like the front, which matters on a chair that turns.
- 7-layer laminated shells. The bonded layers hold the curve and resist cracking and warping.
- Shock-mounted back. With no ottoman, this slight give is what makes the chair feel reclined rather than upright.
- 360-degree swivel. Turn towards the sofa, the window or the TV without lifting 24 kg.
Brown Leather and Walnut, Sold Without the Ottoman
A walnut Eames lounge chair in brown leather is the most familiar version of the design. That makes it the easiest one to add to a room that already has brown furniture, such as a leather sofa, a walnut sideboard or oak floors. The leather is a deep chocolate brown, a shade or two darker than the walnut, so the curve of the shell stays clearly visible.
Most people who choose the chair alone fall into one of three groups. Some own our Chocolate Brown, Walnut set and want a matching chair opposite it, so two people can sit at once. Some need an armchair for a sofa group, where a chair that turns is more useful than a fixed one. Others are buying in stages and plan to add the ottoman later.
Leather, Shell and Base Up Close
Leather. The cushions are covered in soft Italian aniline leather in a deep, dark brown. Aniline leather has no thick pigment layer on top, so you feel the hide rather than a coating, and it warms quickly in a cool room. It also shows small natural marks, which is part of how it ages.
Cushions. Every cushion is hand-sewn, then welted and piped along its edges. The piping protects the seams at the front of the seat, where a chair used without an ottoman takes much of its wear.
Shell. Each shell is pressed from 7 layers of laminated veneer and faced with walnut on both sides. Walnut grain varies from sheet to sheet, so your chair will not match our photos line for line.
Base. A five-star aluminium base turns through 360 degrees, and shock mounts join the shells to the frame. In our product photos, the base arms are black with polished top edges, the two-tone look of the 1950s chair.
Design Background
Charles and Ray Eames started from the English club chair, a heavy leather armchair, and rebuilt the idea in moulded plywood. On seeing early sketches, Ray wrote that the chair looked “comfortable and un-designy”, and it went on sale in 1956. Brown leather keeps the closest link to that club-chair starting point. Our chair is a reproduction made by Sederica and sold under our own name.
Chair Size and Specifications
| Brand | Sederica |
| Product | Single lounge chair, replica inspired by the 1956 Charles and Ray Eames design |
| Included | Chair only; ottoman available as an add-on |
| Leather | Soft Italian aniline leather, deep brown |
| Cushions | Hand-sewn, welted and piped |
| Shell | 7-layer laminated veneer, walnut on both sides |
| Shell mounting | Shock-mounted |
| Base | Five-star aluminium, 360-degree swivel |
| Recline | Fixed angle, no tilt lever |
Sederica’s Eames Lounge Chair Dimensions
On its own, the chair needs an 87 × 87 cm square of floor. Leave about 10 cm behind the headrest so the shell does not touch the wall when it turns.
| Measurement | Chair |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 87 cm |
| Overall depth | 87 cm |
| Overall height | 82 cm |
| Seat height | 42 cm |
| Weight | 24 kg |
Good Fit or Not? An Honest Check
A good fit if you want a deep armchair for reading, talking or an evening film with your feet on the floor. It also suits rooms with warm wood, brown leather or cream textiles, and anyone completing a pair.
Consider another version if:
- You want to stretch out with your legs raised. Our Chocolate Brown, Walnut set includes the ottoman.
- You prefer a bright metal base. The Chocolate Brown, Walnut, Chrome set pairs the same brown leather with polished chrome.
- You would rather have black leather. Our Black, Light Rosewood chair is also sold without the ottoman.
- You are well above average height. Ours is the standard size, and some makers now offer a taller version of this design.
- The chair would stand in full sun all day, or near cats or dogs that climb on furniture. Aniline leather fades in strong light and marks under claws.
- You need to sit upright at a desk. Our Eames-style office chairs are made for that.
For placement ideas, see our guide on how to style an Eames lounge chair.
Brown Chair Only vs Our Brown Walnut Sets
| Version | Included | Leather | Base | Floor space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This chair | Chair only | Deep brown aniline | Five-star aluminium | 87 × 87 cm |
| Chocolate Brown, Walnut | Chair and ottoman | Chocolate brown aniline | Polished aluminium | About 1.7 m long |
| Chocolate Brown, Walnut, Chrome | Chair and ottoman | Chocolate brown aniline | Polished chrome | About 1.7 m long |
| Black, Light Rosewood | Chair only | Black aniline | Polished aluminium | 87 × 87 cm |
See every leather, wood and base in our Eames lounge chair replica collection.
Care Tips
- Dust the leather with a dry microfibre cloth every week or two, working along the piping.
- Blot spills at once with a dry cloth. Skip household sprays, alcohol wipes and baby wipes.
- Condition twice a year with a cream made for aniline leather. Test it under the seat cushion first, as it can darken brown leather slightly.
- Rest your feet on a footstool rather than on the base arms, where shoes scuff the finish.
- Keep the chair away from radiators and underfloor heating vents, which dry out leather and veneer.
- Wipe the walnut with a soft, dry cloth and avoid silicone polish.
Questions About the Brown Chair-Only Version
Is this the same chair as in your chocolate brown walnut set?
Yes. It has the same deep brown aniline leather, walnut veneer and construction. The only difference is that the ottoman is not included.
Can I use a footstool I already own?
Yes. Pick one at or slightly below the height of the front edge of the seat cushion, so your knees stay a little bent. A padded top is more comfortable than a hard one for long sessions.
Will the brown match my leather sofa?
Probably not exactly, because brown leathers vary a lot between makers. As a chocolate brown Eames chair, ours sits at the dark end of the range, and keeping both pieces in the same warm family matters more than a perfect match. Screens also show colour differently, so email us at hello@sederica.com if you would like help comparing.
Is the chair suitable for tall people?
It is made in the standard size: 87 cm wide, 87 cm deep and 82 cm high, with a fixed headrest. If you are well above average height, sit in a lounge chair of similar size before ordering and check that the headrest meets the back of your head, not your neck.
How far apart should two of these chairs be?
Angle them slightly towards each other with a low table between. Leave about 40 to 45 cm between the front of each seat and the table, which is close enough to reach a cup and wide enough to walk past. Each chair still needs a little room behind it to swivel.
This chair is a reproduction made by Sederica and is not affiliated with the designers or any rights holder. See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
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