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Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Special Edition 2023 *
Charles & Ray Eames, 1956
With the launch of the Lounge Chair in 1956,
Charles and Ray Eames set new standards: it was
not only lighter, more elegant and more modern
than the conventionally ponderous club chair, it
was also far more comfortable. It is these qualities
that have made the Lounge Chair one of the best-
known classics in the history of modern furniture.
As a special edition for the winter season 2023/24,
Vitra is issuing the Lounge Chair with a Phlox
fabric cover in the colour dark green. Phlox is a
velour corduroy textile, which combined with
a palisander wood shell emphasises the armchair’s
iconic appearance, while its pine-green metal
parts – base and back braces – form a contrasting
contemporary feature.
Phlox is a pleasantly soft velour textile with
corduroy ribbing created by designer Raf Simons
for the Danish fabric manufacturer Kvadrat. The
removable velour covers develop a characteristic
patina through use.
* The special edition is exclusively available from 1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024.
