Sofas & Chaises · Herman Miller

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

The 1956 chair every architect's apartment is legally required to contain.

$7,800

Standard size, starting configuration. Leather and veneer upgrades add more. · approx., checked October 12, 2026

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Staff pick

“The rare luxury purchase that's still worth most of what you paid a decade later.”

The Editor, Editor-in-Chief

Restalogy Score

8.6/ 10Grail

How we rate

Cool FactorDoes owning it make you look like you have taste?: 9.7
Hot Guy EnergyMain-character energy. Would it impress a date?: 9.4
UniquenessIs there anything else quite like it?: 9.3
Build QualityMaterials, engineering and how long it will last.: 9.2
Worth the SplurgeIs the premium justified against cheaper rivals?: 6.6

The verdict

Charles and Ray Eames wanted a chair with the warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt, and seventy years later nothing has replaced it. Molded plywood, leather cushions and that famous recline make it as much a sculpture as a seat. The licensed original holds resale value remarkably well, which is the only argument against a replica you need.

Why we like it

+The definitive mid-century design icon
+Licensed originals hold resale value
+Comfortable for long reading sessions
+Ottoman included

Worth knowing

–Fixed recline won't suit people who like to sit upright
–Taller owners may want the Tall version
–Endlessly copied, so expect questions about whether it's real

Specs

Designers: Charles and Ray Eames, 1956
Materials: Molded plywood shells with leather cushions
Includes: Lounge chair and ottoman
Sizes: Standard and Tall
Licensing: Herman Miller (North America), Vitra (Europe)

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Questions, answered

How can I tell a real Eames Lounge Chair from a replica?

Licensed chairs carry Herman Miller or Vitra labels and come with documentation from an authorized dealer. Buying from the brand or an authorized retailer is the simplest way to be sure.

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