{"product_id":"eames-inspired-thin-pad-ribbed-office-chair-ea-117-black","title":"Eames Style Thin Pad Ribbed Office Chair | EA 117 | Low Back | Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEames Style Thin Pad Ribbed Office Chair EA 117 | Low Back | Black Genuine Italian Leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eeames soft pad chair\u003c\/strong\u003e in bold, commanding Black — the iconic low-back ribbed thin pad form. The \u003cstrong\u003eEA 117 Ribbed\u003c\/strong\u003e is inspired by the Eames Aluminum Group, first designed by \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Eames\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced under licence by \u003cstrong\u003eHerman Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVitra\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our \u003cstrong\u003eeames style office chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e in Black faithfully recreate the iconic EA 117 ribbed silhouette with channel-stitched genuine Italian leather upholstery and a polished aluminium frame that is unmistakably Eames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the most authoritative and timeless of all \u003cstrong\u003eeames chair for office\u003c\/strong\u003e colourways — the \u003cstrong\u003echarles eames office chair\u003c\/strong\u003e at its most powerful and commanding. Black ribbed leather against the polished aluminium frame is the definitive \u003cstrong\u003eeames executive chair\u003c\/strong\u003e combination — equally at home in boardrooms, executive offices, and sophisticated home workspaces. This is \u003cstrong\u003eeames office furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e that commands absolute presence in a sleek, agile low-back form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features of the Eames EA 117 Thin Pad Ribbed Chair | Black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack ribbed channel-stitched genuine Italian leather upholstery\u003c\/strong\u003e — slim, architectural thin pad design — a hallmark of the original Eames Aluminum Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-back design\u003c\/strong\u003e — lumbar support with full upper body freedom for dynamic, active work styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished aluminium frame \u0026amp; leather-wrapped armrests\u003c\/strong\u003e — the signature \u003cstrong\u003evitra eames chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic combining minimalism with modern strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePneumatic height adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e — seat height 40–50cm, adjustable to suit any desk setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLockable tilt mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — with tension control for personalised \u003cstrong\u003eeames reclining chair\u003c\/strong\u003e comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e360° swivel\u003c\/strong\u003e — for dynamic movement throughout the working day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-star cast aluminium base\u003c\/strong\u003e — with dual-wheel castors, supports up to 120kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal assembly required\u003c\/strong\u003e — quick and straightforward, instructions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year manufacturer’s warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — full coverage on structural defects and manufacturing faults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree delivery to the UK, Europe, USA, Switzerland and Scandinavian countries — no import tax, duty, VAT or hidden charges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Eames EA 117 Ribbed Thin Pad Low Back Office Chair Dimensions\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7587\/7439\/files\/EA117_size_1024x1024.png?v=1752409663\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Eames Ribbed Chair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eames Aluminum Group was first introduced in 1958 by \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Eames\u003c\/strong\u003e — a collection of chairs produced by \u003cstrong\u003eHerman Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e in the USA and \u003cstrong\u003eVitra\u003c\/strong\u003e in Europe that redefined what an \u003cstrong\u003eeames executive chair\u003c\/strong\u003e could be. The distinctive ribbed thin pad construction — channel-stitched genuine Italian leather pads suspended in a polished aluminium frame — became the defining visual signature of \u003cstrong\u003echarles eames furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e in the workplace. The EA 117 Ribbed honours that legacy in a compact, low-back format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEames Ribbed Chair | Why Choose Black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the most timeless and authoritative colourway for an \u003cstrong\u003eeames leather office chair\u003c\/strong\u003e — equally at home in boardrooms, executive offices, and sophisticated home workspaces. It is the most commanding of all \u003cstrong\u003eeames type chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e colourways and the closest to the original Eames Aluminum Group intent. The EA 117 Ribbed in Black is the definitive \u003cstrong\u003eoffice eames chair\u003c\/strong\u003e for those who want authority and the iconic ribbed leather aesthetic in a sleek, low-back form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEames Style Office Chair | How Does This Compare to Herman Miller or Vitra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eeames chair original\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eherman miller office furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003evitra\u003c\/strong\u003e retails for several thousand pounds. Our \u003cstrong\u003eeames style office chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e use premium ribbed genuine Italian leather upholstery and a polished aluminium frame at a fraction of the price — the finest \u003cstrong\u003echeap eames chair\u003c\/strong\u003e-alternative available. Not affiliated with \u003cstrong\u003eherman miller\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evitra\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the \u003cstrong\u003eeames\u003c\/strong\u003e estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an authentic Eames chair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a premium \u003cstrong\u003eeames style office chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e replica inspired by the iconic \u003cstrong\u003echarles eames office chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eherman miller furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003evitra chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, but faithfully recreates the EA 117 ribbed silhouette at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Black over other colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack is the most authoritative and timeless colourway — the classic \u003cstrong\u003eeames executive chair\u003c\/strong\u003e for boardrooms and executive offices. It suits virtually every interior and is the most commanding of all EA 117 Ribbed colourways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the EA 117 and the EA 119?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe EA 117 is a low-back chair offering lumbar support with upper body freedom. The EA 119 is a high-back chair providing full upper spine, shoulder and neck support. 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