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The light-scaled Eames sofa compact gives all the comfort usually
associated with long, low, heavy sofas. Two horizontal foam pads form
the sofa's comfortably high back. A black enameled steel frame and
chrome-plated tubular steel legs provide the foundation. It fits well
where bulkier, traditional sofas don't and is perfectly scaled for
tight spaces in executive suites, lounges and homes. The sofa has been
in continuous production by Herman Miller since 1954.
The sofa compact's striking profile and crisp, light scale evolved from
a built-in sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room
of their Pacific Palisades home. Knowing this makes the name "compact"
seem less curious for a sofa that's over 6 feet long and provides such
comfortable support from shoulders to knees.
Designed in 1954, the Eames; Sofa Compact, another landmark of
pared-down modernist design, is a luxuriously comfortable sofa that
fits where most sofas won't. A mere 30" in depth, it occupies perhaps
half the space of a traditional sofa. Its trim profile makes it ideal
for reception areas, foyers, the executive office or any interior where
space is tight and elegance is required.
Dimensions:
H 35" D 30" L 72.5"
Materials:
Chromed steel frame; fabric reinforced rubber web suspension; stainless steel glides; 100% polyester crepe upholstery.
The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames
Office, which completed the design after Charles Eames died in 1978. It
went into production in 1984 and has been manufactured by Herman Miller
ever since.
With its emphasis on beautiful materials and simplified forms, the
Eames sofa exemplifies the best in modern furniture design. Its angled
profile and clean planes showcase a harmonious combination of rich
walnut or teak, soft leather, and polished aluminum. Equally fitting
for the contemporary home or office, it's a luxurious place to settle
back and relax. Available with two or three seats.
Dimensions:
H 33" D 30" W 56"
Materials:
Leather upholstery; solid walnut frame and back; die-cast polished aluminum legs and arm supports
Charles and Ray Eames originally designed their tandem sling seating
for Chicago's O'Hare International Airport in 1962 to address the need
for comfortable, attractive, and sturdy public seating. They based the
design on the sling system developed for their aluminum group chairs.
To test the strength and durability of tandem sling seating, Herman
Miller tested a prototype by dropping a 100-pound weight on a seat pad
15,000 times at a height of 5 inches. In real life, tandem sling
seating has proven its durability under the most grueling conditions
every day, around the clock.
A study in beautiful contrasts, this sofa has a clean, angled profile
that showcases its fine materials - rich walnut, soft leather, polished
aluminum. Back panels are fashioned from solid walnut, hand-finished
with gunstock oil. Seat cushions rest on fabric-reinforced rubber
webbing for resilient body support and comfort. The design was nearly
complete when Charles Eames died in 1978; the Eames Office finished the
design, and Herman Miller began manufacturing this last Eames piece in
1984. This original is an authentic,
Fits the Space
Configuration freedom. Up to 7 seats or tables attach in any order to
the polished-aluminum support beam; seats can also be arranged back to
back.
Light appearance. Complements a public space without overwhelming it.
Serves the Public
Comfort for travelers. Seats are wide and padded; open seat-to-back angle.
Room for baggage. The support-beam design leaves plenty of space under the seats.
Built for 24-7 Use
Joint-free. Continuous die-cast aluminum chair frames and support beams provide maximum strength.
Foam pads. Pressed and sealed between two layers of vinyl for a durable, wrinkle-free surface.
Easy Care
No stitch lines. Dust can't gather.
On-site maintenance. Seat and back pads are the same size and
interchangeable; along with arm pads, they can be replaced on site.
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