Our Eames lounge chair tan rosewood replica is the chair on its own: tan brown leather cushions on rosewood veneer shells, on our standard five-star base, with no ottoman. It is a reproduction of the 1956 lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made and sold by Sederica. It is also the only tan chair in our lounge range that we sell without the footrest.
Choose this tan lounge chair without ottoman if you want warm leather and striped rosewood in a single seat, and you either have a footrest already or like to sit with your feet on the floor. Every tan set we make includes an ottoman, so this is the version for a second seat or a corner with no room for one.
Tan Rosewood Chair at a Glance
- Tan brown leather on every cushion. Seat, back, headrest and both armrests share the same warm tan, so the chair looks lighter in a room than a black chair of the same size.
- Rosewood veneer with dark stripes. The outside of each shell shows a reddish-orange ground with near-black stripes, which you see whenever the chair is viewed from the side or from behind.
- Three shells, buttoned and piped. Headrest, back and seat each sit on their own moulded shell, with buttoned cushions and piped edges: the layered outline that defines the 1956 design.
- Standard five-star base. In our photos the base has black arms with a polished strip along the top, which keeps the metal low-key under warm leather and matches the black back spines.
- Chair only, no ottoman. You take up less floor now and keep the choice of adding a footrest later, or never.
- No levers to set. The recline comes from the shape of the shells, so you simply sit down and lean back.
Eames Lounge Chair Tan Rosewood: Who Buys It Without the Ottoman?
Tan leather and rosewood come from the same colour family. Both lean towards red-brown, so the chair reads as one warm shape, and the black stripes in the veneer add pattern without a hard contrast. Black leather on the same shell looks sharper. Tan on rosewood looks softer and more relaxed.
There are three good reasons to buy it alone:
- A second seat for a tan rosewood set you already own. Two lounge chairs facing each other, sharing one ottoman or none, make a reading or conversation corner without doubling up on footrests.
- A warmer alternative to black. In a room with grey walls, cool northern light or a mostly black-and-white scheme, tan and rosewood add warmth that a black chair would not.
- You like your feet on the floor. If you read sitting fairly upright, take calls in your chair or already own a pouf or footstool, the ottoman adds little.
If you want to lie back with your legs raised for a whole film, buy a set instead. Our tan and rosewood lounge chair with ottoman comes in the same tan brown leather and rosewood finish.
How the Tan Rosewood Chair Is Put Together
Leather. The cushions are upholstered in tan brown leather, with buttons on the back and headrest and piping along every edge. In our product photos the tan is a warm mid-brown with a slight red tone, lighter than our chocolate brown leather.
Shells. The headrest, back and seat shells are moulded plywood faced with rosewood veneer. The thin layers show as a pale line along each shell edge, and the striped face runs round the outside of every shell. No two shells carry the same stripe pattern, because veneer is sliced from real timber.
Base and fittings. The chair stands on a five-star base. In our photos the arms are black with a polished top edge, and the spines that hold the back and headrest shells are black too, so the metal reads as one dark line under the warm leather. The recline angle is set by the shells, with no lever or mechanism.
Rosewood Then, Palisander Now
Charles and Ray Eames introduced the lounge chair in 1956, and the early shells were veneered in Brazilian rosewood, a timber now protected under CITES. New chairs of this design use Santos palisander instead, which the CITESwoodID database describes as a South American hardwood with streaked brown, yellow, black and purple heartwood, very close to Brazilian rosewood in colour and figure. We sell our finish as rosewood veneer, the name most buyers use for this striped, reddish look. You can read more about the designers on our Charles and Ray Eames page.
Tan Rosewood Eames Chair Only: Specifications
| Brand | Sederica |
| Product | Eames lounge chair replica, chair only (no ottoman) |
| Design reference | 1956 lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames |
| Upholstery | Tan brown leather; buttoned and piped cushions |
| Shells | Moulded plywood, rosewood veneer |
| Base | Standard five-star base; black arms with polished top edges (as photographed) |
| Included | Lounge chair only |
| Warranty | 2-year written warranty |
Sederica’s Eames Lounge Chair Dimensions
| Measurement | Chair |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 87 cm |
| Overall depth | 87 cm |
| Overall height | 82 cm |
| Seat height | 42 cm |
| Weight | 24 kg |
Where the Tan Chair Works, and Where It Does Not
It suits you if
- you want one warm leather chair for a living room, study or bedroom corner
- your floor is mid-tone oak, cork or terracotta tile, all of which sit well with reddish veneer
- you already own a footstool, or you will mostly sit in the chair rather than lie back in it
- you have our tan rosewood set and want a matching second chair
Consider another version if
- you often want your legs raised: choose the tan rosewood set with black base or the tan rosewood set with chrome base
- you prefer a calmer wood: see the tan and walnut set
- you want a single chair that hides dark marks better: look at our black walnut chair only
- you are around 178 cm or taller: this is the standard size, so browse our tall lounge chairs, which come with an ottoman
A word on comfort without a footrest. The seat tips back and the back reclines, so your weight settles into the shells. With your feet on the floor it is a deep armchair for an hour of reading, a call or a long conversation. For dozing, the design expects your legs to be up, which is why every set includes an ottoman.
For placement ideas, from corners to lamps and rugs, see our guide on how to style an Eames lounge chair.
Tan Chair Only vs Our Sets and Other Single Chairs
| Version | Leather | Shell | Ottoman | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This chair | Tan brown | Rosewood | No | You want tan and rosewood as a single seat |
| Tan rosewood set, black base | Tan brown | Rosewood | Yes | You want the same look with a footrest |
| Tan rosewood set, chrome base | Tan brown | Rosewood | Yes | Your room has steel, glass or bright metal |
| Tan walnut set | Tan brown | Walnut | Yes | You want a quieter, tone-on-tone wood |
| Black light rosewood chair only | Black | Light rosewood | No | You want a single chair with strong contrast |
| Black walnut chair only | Black | Walnut | No | You want the most low-key single chair |
Still weighing up colours? Our Eames lounge chair colour guide compares every leather, or you can browse the full Eames lounge chair replica collection.
Care Habits for a Light Leather Chair
- Keep brightly dyed throws and new cushions off the seat for their first weeks of use. Loose dye shows on tan more than on darker leather, especially when either is damp.
- Lift dust from around the buttons and along the piping with a soft, dry paintbrush or make-up brush.
- Do not scrub ink or biro marks. Rubbing spreads ink into light leather, so ask a leather specialist instead.
- Avoid plastic covers or tight throws left on for weeks at a time, as leather needs air.
- Clean fingermarks on the rosewood shell with a cloth barely damp with water and a drop of mild soap, then dry it straight away.
- Use a neutral leather care product once or twice a year, testing it first on a hidden spot.
Questions About the Tan Chair Alone
Can I add an ottoman to this chair later?
Yes, but not in tan. We do not sell a tan ottoman on its own; our separate Eames ottoman replica comes in black leather on rosewood, which gives a deliberate two-tone look next to this chair. If you want a tan footrest that matches, our tan and rosewood set is the way to get one.
I already own one of your tan rosewood sets. Will this chair look right next to it?
It sits closest to our tan rosewood set with the black base, which shares the leather colour, the shell finish and a dark base. Next to the chrome-base set, the two bases will look different. Leather that has had a year or more of use and daylight often looks a shade deeper than new leather, so expect the new chair to look slightly lighter at first.
Tan with rosewood or tan with walnut: which is warmer?
Rosewood. Its reddish-orange ground picks up the red in tan leather, and the dark stripes add pattern, so the chair looks warmer and a little more formal. Walnut is a calmer, more even brown that blends with tan, so the chair looks quieter. If that sounds more like your room, see our tan and walnut set.
Is tan a good choice for a dim or north-facing room?
Usually, yes. Cool, low light makes black leather look heavy, while tan and rosewood keep some warmth even on dull winter days. In a bright south-facing room, keep the chair out of direct afternoon sun, which dries leather and fades its colour over time.
Tan rosewood or black light rosewood: which chair-only version should I choose?
Choose this tan chair for a warm, soft look that blends with wooden floors and furniture. Choose our black and light rosewood chair only if you want stronger contrast between leather and shell, or leather that hides dark marks better. Both are the same chair shape, sold without an ottoman.
This chair is a Sederica replica inspired by the 1956 design of Charles and Ray Eames. It is not made by, or connected with, any company that produces that design, or the Eames family. See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
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