The Eames Lounge Chair from Vitra is more than just an armchair – it is a statement of design culture, comfort and sustainable choice of materials. Discover how the iconic piece of furniture can take your living environment to a new level with a free leather or fabric upgrade and new wood variants – and why a personal consultation in the showroom in Zug or Lausanne makes all the difference.
Eames Lounge Chair from Vitra: a design icon with feeling, history and a future
There is furniture that you own – and furniture that becomes part of your life story. The Eames Lounge Chair from Vitra clearly belongs to the second category. It not only invites you to take a seat, but also to arrive: after a long day, after a special moment, after an intense conversation.
“Living with feeling” means surrounding yourself with objects that do more than just please. They should be touching, accompany you for years and bring joy with every glance. The Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames is just such a piece: an icon of the 20th century that will be carried on into the future thanks to Vitra ‘s care and conscious choice of materials.
Individual furnishing advice: your way to your very own Eames Lounge Chair
A design icon like the Eames Lounge Chair is not a chance purchase. It is a conscious decision – in favour of quality, comfort and a certain approach to living. This is precisely why our advisory team will accompany you step by step: personally, customised and with great attention to detail.
In a consultation, we clarify together:
- What atmosphere you want to create in your room – elegant, cosy, minimalist or expressive.
- Which wooden shell emphasises your style: European chestnut, cherry or black walnut – or the iconic Santos rosewood.
- Whether leather or fabric feels better: cool and classic, soft and cosy or robust and suitable for everyday use.
- Which size and position in the room is ergonomically and visually ideal – from the living room to the library to the executive lounge.
We listen, ask the right questions and always think about the lounge chair in the context of your room. Because the best Eames lounge chair is not “the most beautiful”, but the one that suits you, your architecture and your everyday life.
For a no-obligation consultation, you can contact us directly via the contact form – we will be happy to schedule enough time for your personal project.
Showroom in Zug and Lausanne: Experience design, not just look at it
A picture can inspire – but it is no substitute for the feeling you get when you sink into an Eames lounge chair for the first time. This is precisely why we see our showrooms in Zug and Lausanne not as sales areas, but as walk-in design worlds.
In the Zug showroom and the new showroom in Lausanne, we present the Vitra lounge chair in various living situations: sometimes combined with a soft carpet and a warm floor lamp, sometimes in dialogue with a spacious sofa or an elegant sideboard. This allows you to directly feel how proportions, materials and colours behave in the room.
Our team invites you to take a seat, feel the difference between the two sizes, experience different references with the light and discover wooden surfaces up close. With a coffee in your hand and plenty of time, this creates what we like to see most: a real dialogue between people and design.
The Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman: classics from 1956 – rethought for today
Charles and Ray Eames designed the Lounge Chair in 1956 with a clear objective: to create an armchair that combines the comfort of a club chair with the elegance of modern design. Today it is manufactured by Vitra in almost unchanged quality – with the highest precision, craftsmanship and a clear commitment to sustainability.
The Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman offers:
- Ultimate seating comfort thanks to coordinated upholstery units made of recyclable polyurethane foam (V-Foam) and an ergonomically shaped seat and back shell.
- Two sizes so that the armchair fits your body size and sitting habits perfectly.
- Various shell veneers such as European chestnut, cherry, black walnut or the iconic Santos rosewood.
- Covers in leather or fabric, removable and replaceable – from robust suitability for everyday use to a luxurious feel.
- Aluminium base frame with swivel five-star base (lounge chair) and stable four-star base (ottoman).
For a short time, your decision in favour of a design icon will be rewarded: when you buy an Eames Lounge Chair from Vitra – with or without an ottoman – you only pay the price of the next cheapest leather or fabric category. Your upholstery is therefore “upgraded” free of charge.
This is how the promotion works:
- Promotion period*: 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026.
- Validity: for private end customers when purchasing an Eames Lounge Chair with or without ottoman.
- Upgrade: You choose a higher leather or fabric category, but pay the price of the next cheapest category.
- Exception: If you choose the cheapest fabric category (Nubia), no upgrade is possible.
- Cannot be combined: The promotion cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.
Configure your lounge chair in the Vitra configurator and select “Promotional price” – or let our team guide you step by step in the showroom in Zug or Lausanne.
Sustainable wood strategy: beauty with responsibility
Wood is a renewable, CO₂-storing material – and central to the character of the Eames Lounge Chair. Vitra is therefore pursuing a wood strategy that combines aesthetics, quality and resource conservation.
This includes, among other things:
- More European woods: the proportion of woods from Europe is being steadily increased in order to shorten transport routes and avoid the overuse of individual species – such as oak.
- New types of wood in the range: cherry, chestnut and walnut from Europe complement existing options such as oak and ash and give the classics a fresh, warm look.
- Iconic Santos rosewood remains available as an option for the lounge chair. It comes from strictly controlled, FSC-certified forests in Bolivia with clearly regulated timber management.
- Transparent supply chains: A supplier declaration confirming compliance with the European Timber Trade Regulation (EUTR) is required for all wood materials.
- Recycled wood-based materials: Vitra processes a high proportion of residual material from the wood, construction and furniture industries in chipboard; at least 60% of the material is recycled.
The result is a piece of furniture that not only looks iconic, but is also designed responsibly – for today and for future generations.
FAQ: Advice, visit and promotion around the Eames Lounge Chair
1. do I need an appointment to test the Eames Lounge Chair?
You are welcome to visit our showroom in Zug or Lausanne spontaneously at any time. However, for an in-depth consultation with material and configuration comparison, we recommend making an appointment via our contact form so that we can take enough time for you and your project.
2 How does a personal consultation work?
In an initial consultation, we will talk about your room, your furnishing style and your requirements in terms of comfort and utilisation. You then test different versions of the lounge chair, try out covers and wooden surfaces and experience different sizes. On request, we can create a visual room or mood plan for you and coordinate the lounge chair with existing furniture.
3. which materials and types of wood are available?
The Eames Lounge Chair from Vitra is available in various wood veneers such as European chestnut, cherry, black walnut and the iconic Santos rosewood. You can choose from different leather and fabric qualities for the covers – from robust everyday covers to particularly luxurious versions. All upholstery units are removable and can be replaced if necessary.
4 What exactly does the free upgrade offer include?
During the promotion period, when you buy an Eames Lounge Chair (with or without ottoman), you only pay the price of the next cheapest leather or fabric category. You will therefore receive a material upgrade free of charge. The cheapest fabric category (Nubia) is excluded. The promotion is only valid for private end customers and cannot be combined with other discounts.
Yes, when you configure the Eames Lounge Chair from Vitra in the configurator, simply select the desired leather or fabric category and activate the “promotional price”. If you have any additional questions or individual requests, you can contact us at any time using the contact form or arrange a consultation in the showroom.
6. until when is the offer valid?
The free upgrade for your Eames Lounge Chair is valid from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. The purchase contract must be concluded within this period. We recommend that you make an early appointment for a consultation so that we can choose the perfect configuration for you together.
7. can I integrate the Eames Lounge Chair into my existing furnishings?
Yes, very well. Our interior specialists always consider the lounge chair in the overall picture of your room. We will advise you on the colour scheme, material combinations, lighting and complementary furniture – from the sofa to the carpet. On request, we can create a harmonious furnishing concept for you that harmoniously embeds or deliberately emphasises the lounge chair.
8. are there any additional costs for a furnishing consultation?
The non-binding initial consultation in the showroom is free of charge. From a certain project scope or for complex plans (e.g. entire living areas or contract furnishings), we offer structured consultation packages, the scope and costs of which we will inform you about transparently. Feel free to ask us directly in the showroom or via the contact form.
Experience the Eames Lounge Chair live – in Zug and Lausanne
Whether you have had the icon in your head for a long time or have just discovered it – the moment you sit in an Eames Lounge Chair from Vitra for the first time is always something special. Let it be the beginning of a long-lasting design relationship.
Come and visit us:
- In the showroom in Zug – a spacious exhibition area with a wide variety of living spaces.
- In the showroom in Lausanne – your design hub in western Switzerland with personalised advice at the highest level.
Arrange your individual consultation appointment conveniently via our contact form. Together we will configure your Eames Lounge Chair – perfectly tailored to your home, your values and your everyday life.
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