
Soft Pad Office Chair EA 217 by Vitra
Designed in 1958 these task chairs are amongst the most recognisable designs from Charles and Ray Eames. The models EA 217 and EA 219 are the office swivel chairs of the Soft Pad Group.
Elegant in appearance, they are particularly suited to management areas and the well-appointed office. Their tilt mechanism adapts to the user’s weight and is paired with softly upholstered cushions with fabric or leather covers in a plethora of colours for excellent comfort.
Vitra has produced the Soft Pad Chairs in the same superior quality for decades. This outstanding quality allows us to offer a 30-year warranty on all the chairs in the Soft Pad Group.
Details
Materials
Backrest and seat in sewn-on cushions with polyurethane foam upholstery in fabric or leather.
Armrests & five star base in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated in a deep black for a softer look.
Base equipped with hard castors for carpet or soft castors for hard floors. Castor covers in black for polished and black powder-coated base, with chrome-plated finish for chrome base.
Seat mechanism - adjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward position.
Continuous seat height adjustment with gas spring.
Upholstery available from the Vitra Colour & Material Library as follows:
Fabric F80 Cosy (Strong Wool Melange) - click here to view
L20 Leather - click here to view
This leather is robust, hard-wearing and easy to maintain
L50 Leather Premium F - click here to view
This leather is sustainably produced & vegetable-tanned using olive leaves
Dimensions
W580
Depth 570 to 650mm
Height 815 to 925mm (adjustable)
Seat height 385 to 500mm (adjustable)
Designed in 1958 these task chairs are amongst the most recognisable designs from Charles and Ray Eames. The models EA 217 and EA 219 are the office swivel chairs of the Soft Pad Group.
Elegant in appearance, they are particularly suited to management areas and the well-appointed office. Their tilt mechanism adapts to the user’s weight and is paired with softly upholstered cushions with fabric or leather covers in a plethora of colours for excellent comfort.
Vitra has produced the Soft Pad Chairs in the same superior quality for decades. This outstanding quality allows us to offer a 30-year warranty on all the chairs in the Soft Pad Group.
Details
Materials
Backrest and seat in sewn-on cushions with polyurethane foam upholstery in fabric or leather.
Armrests & five star base in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated in a deep black for a softer look.
Base equipped with hard castors for carpet or soft castors for hard floors. Castor covers in black for polished and black powder-coated base, with chrome-plated finish for chrome base.
Seat mechanism - adjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward position.
Continuous seat height adjustment with gas spring.
Upholstery available from the Vitra Colour & Material Library as follows:
Fabric F80 Cosy (Strong Wool Melange) - click here to view
L20 Leather - click here to view
This leather is robust, hard-wearing and easy to maintain
L50 Leather Premium F - click here to view
This leather is sustainably produced & vegetable-tanned using olive leaves
Dimensions
W580
Depth 570 to 650mm
Height 815 to 925mm (adjustable)
Seat height 385 to 500mm (adjustable)
Original: $3,560.00
-70%$3,560.00
$1,068.00Description
Designed in 1958 these task chairs are amongst the most recognisable designs from Charles and Ray Eames. The models EA 217 and EA 219 are the office swivel chairs of the Soft Pad Group.
Elegant in appearance, they are particularly suited to management areas and the well-appointed office. Their tilt mechanism adapts to the user’s weight and is paired with softly upholstered cushions with fabric or leather covers in a plethora of colours for excellent comfort.
Vitra has produced the Soft Pad Chairs in the same superior quality for decades. This outstanding quality allows us to offer a 30-year warranty on all the chairs in the Soft Pad Group.
Details
Materials
Backrest and seat in sewn-on cushions with polyurethane foam upholstery in fabric or leather.
Armrests & five star base in die-cast aluminium, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated in a deep black for a softer look.
Base equipped with hard castors for carpet or soft castors for hard floors. Castor covers in black for polished and black powder-coated base, with chrome-plated finish for chrome base.
Seat mechanism - adjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward position.
Continuous seat height adjustment with gas spring.
Upholstery available from the Vitra Colour & Material Library as follows:
Fabric F80 Cosy (Strong Wool Melange) - click here to view
L20 Leather - click here to view
This leather is robust, hard-wearing and easy to maintain
L50 Leather Premium F - click here to view
This leather is sustainably produced & vegetable-tanned using olive leaves
Dimensions
W580
Depth 570 to 650mm
Height 815 to 925mm (adjustable)
Seat height 385 to 500mm (adjustable)


















