Charles Eames Leather Time-Life Chair, c. 1960

Item: FFU5109P
Material: leather/metal
Size: 34" x 26" x 26.5"
Period: Historic
Origin: American
Artist: Charles Eames

Charles and Ray Eames designed Eames executive chairs in 1960 to grace the lobbies that they designed for the Time-Life Building in New York City. That's why some people call them Time-Life chairs. They were developed to meet the need for a comfortable chair that was smaller than the Eames lounge chair. In 1972, chess grand master Bobby Fischer specifically requested the Eames executive chair while he competed in the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. He said he could concentrate well in the chair. When opponent Boris Spaasky saw it, he refused to play until he got one, too. A total of six matching chairs are currently available, and discounted pricing is possible with a purchase of four or more. Height is adjustable, and the casters can also be removed and replaced with glides if needed. Please call for additional details.

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