Reading, TV, a nap … Eames lounge chair and ottoman fits perfectly

As we spend time confined to our homes, comfort and good design have become more central to our lives than ever.

The Eames lounge chair and ottoman (left).

As we spend time confined to our homes, comfort and good design have become more central to our lives than ever.

The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by the husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames, combines both of those qualities in a chair that is arguably one of the most recognised furniture designs of the 20th century.

The Eames lounge chair and ottoman.

The chair made its debut in 1956 and has been in continuous production by Herman Miller ever since. Charles and Ray Eames were innovators with new technology and materials, and sought to make furniture that could be mass produced and affordable. The lounge chair and ottoman, however, was their first foray into a luxury item and its design was inspired by traditional English club chairs.

Ray (left) and Charles Eames Picture: Getty Images

Charles Eames once said he sought to design a modern version of the club chair, one that had “the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt”. The seat, which is made from moulded plywood and upholstered in leather, is permanently tilted to take the weight off your lower spine and distribute it properly to the back of the chair. The lower cushion piece supports your lower back; and the angle supports your chest so that you can be as comfortable reading, watching television or having an afternoon nap.

The chair and ottoman were originally made in Brazilian rosewood which was discontinued in the early 1990s. Today it is available in two sizes in a variety of veneers and several leather options.

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