Mid-Century Plywood Lounge Chair and Ottoman – Ultra Premium Version
from Urban Furnishing
“a special refuge from the strains of modern living”
There are few chairs that have achieved a truly iconic status – not only in furniture design but in the world of modern art. The Eames chair with matching Ottoman – officially titled Eames Lounge (670) and Ottoman (671) – are well-deserving recipients of such acclaim. The original, mid-century modern, Eames lounge chair and ottoman reside in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Designed by a husband and wife team, the chair and ottoman were released in 1956 after years in development. Charles and Ray Eames began working with molded plywood in the 1940s and the design of the lounge chair was based on Charles’s vision of a chair with the look of a “well-used first baseman’s mitt.” He intended for it to be “a special refuge from the strains of modern living.”
Authentic Eames chairs are rare and sort after and from authorized manufacturers, Herman Miller, and Vitra you can expect to pay upwards of $5,000.
There are, however, some very good replicas for those of us who love and appreciate the cool, classic, mid-century modern design but can’t justify the huge outlay, you just have to know what to look for.
To that end, we’ve compiled a guide to the best ones out there, based on the quality of materials used, and faithfulness to the original authentic design.
And it’s worth noting here, just so you know your Eames, that while Herman Miller and Vitra Eames chairs are both authentic, Herman Miller’s version of the chair is ever so slightly closer to the original 1956 design and you can easily spot this by looking at the base.
While some replicas are faithful to the Herman Miller design others are replicas of Vitra’s version. It’s really a matter of personal preference, but if you want that authentic 1956 look then the Herman Miller replicas will probably appeal to you more – but don’t worry we’ll point out which version the chair is based on in our reviews.
Reviews of Our Top Picks for the Best Eames Chair Replica
Note: We check on these brands every few days. Currently, some options are out of stock, but we have endeavored to source extra Eames chairs that both meet the highest standards of quality and also remain faithful to the original Eames design. 6/24/2020
| Editor’s Award | US Brand | Click Image for Review |
| Our Top Choice Highest Quality and Most Faithful to the Original Design | Mid-Century Plywood Chair by Urban Furnishing |  |
| Best Highest Quality Vitra Replica | Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Manhattan Home Design |  |
| Best High Quality – Alternative Pick | Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Manhattan Home Design |  |
| High – Quality | Another Worthy Mention | LazyBuddy Mid Century Modern Classic Plywood Design Replica |  |
| Best Mid Price Range | 1-inch Mid Century Eames Replica Plywood Lounge Chair & Ottoman |  |
| Best Budget Full Leather Option | Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Rimdoc |  |
| Best Alternative Budget Full Leather Option | DERCASS Full Genuine Leather Mid Century Style Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set |  |
| Another Worthy Mention | Genuine Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by GUBANGKE |  |
| Lowest Price Leather Option | Leather Recliner with Ottoman by ToMe |  |
| Editor’s Award | UK Brand | Click to Read Review |
| Best UK Eames Chair Replica | Charles Eames inspired Lounge Chair |  |
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Our Top Choice | Highest Quality and Most Faithful to the Original Design: Mid-Century Plywood Chair by Urban Furnishing
Our Top Choice | Highest Quality and Most Faithful to the Original Design
Mid-Century Plywood Chair by Urban Furnishing
While this may not be the cheapest replica that we’ll be looking at in this guide, this Eames chair and ottoman, is one of the most sought after Eames replicas on the market – and for good reason.
This lounge chair and ottoman set is as close to the original Eames design as you’ll find – and it’s still several thousand dollars less than an official Herman Miller version.
Urban Furnishing have been manufacturing their Mid-Century Plywood Lounge Chair and Ottoman for close to 10 years and it’s safe to say they know what they are doing.
Almost identical to the original version of the Eames chair, the replica features the more classic mid-century modern base of Herman Miller’s version of the Eames chair. The minimalist style of the black, die-cast five-point aluminum base which you can see in the picture above, was originally designed by Eames more than 60 years ago. For a comparison between the two base styles, see the illustration in the intro.
Upholstered in full-grain semi-aniline leather imported from Italy, the chair offers the perfect combination of quality and durability.
We have previously talked about aniline and top grain or semi-aniline leather in our Barcelona chair replica guide but in brief:
Aniline leather is the highest quality. It is dyed using only aniline dye. The dye is water-soluble and soaks all the way through the leather. It doesn’t, therefore, disguise any imperfections so only the finest quality Italian Napa leather can be used.
Because it retains all the leather’s own natural characteristics including the grain and softness, it ages beautifully but is sensitive to watermarks or grease stains, so it’s not the best choice for families with young children or pets.
Top-grain aniline leather has a fine coating of insoluble pigment on the surface of the leather. This means the quality of the leather doesn’t have to be quite so high (though it’s still a very high-quality leather). We can see this reflected in the lower price tag.
Top-grain aniline leather is less sensitive to water or grease marks making it a great choice for families with young children and pets.
For us, there are a couple of things that really make this chair stand out from other replicas out there.
One is that while lower quality chairs have fixed cushions, often just stapled in place, this chair comes with high resilience PU-injected foam cushions that are removable – you simply unhook them from the shell.
Just as in the original chair (which also has hooks to detach the cushions) it allows for easy cleaning, replacement, or even re-stuffing or recovering at some point in years to come.
Secondly, in our opinion, the attention to detail puts others in the shade. This can be seen when you remove the cushions. The 7-ply, real wood grain veneer shell, (kiln-dried to prevent warping and cracking) is veneered both inside and out.
Additional details, often lacking in lesser quality replicas, include rubber shock mounts underneath the armrests and also between the head and the backrest to allow for flexibility, deep buttons to create a that famous Eames flower crease, as well as the 15-degree fixed tilt and 360-degree swivel which are stipulated in the original design.
Available in an impressively wide range of color options – this is something you generally only get with a real Eames – this replica is also available in a Tall Version. This adds an extra 2.5″ to the hight which if you are taller, you may find more comfortable.
Dimensions:
Chair = 32.75″W x 32.75″D x 32.0″H
Ottoman = 26.0″W x 21.5″D x 17.25″H
Tall:
Chair = 32.75″W x 34.5″D x 34.5″H
Ottoman = 26.0″W x 21.5″D x 17.25″H
What We Like:
- Faithful to the Original Design | This is an excellent reproduction of the Herman Miller Eames chair.
- Removable Cushions | While lower quality chairs have fixed cushions, often just stapled in place, this chair comes with high resilience PU-injected foam cushions that are removable, simply unhook them from the shell.
- The Shell is Veneered both Inside and Out | The attention to detail is outstanding on this chair.
- Upholstered in Full-Grain Semi-Aniline Leather | Imported from Italy, the chair offers the perfect combination of quality and durability. It’s also less sensitive to water and grease stains than full aniline leather.
- 7-ply Wooden Veneers | Kiln dried as in the original. Also available in a choice of different woods.
Buying Factors to Consider:
If you’re looking for a high-quality Eames style chair without the super high price tag that comes with an original Eames then this is a great option to go for. It may not be as super soft and buttery as a real Eames but nothing short of a real Eames would be. And this is a nice, well made, comfortable chair.
Check the latest price and color options for the Mid-Century Plywood Chair by Urban Furnishing.
Highest Quality: Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Manhattan Home Design – Full Aniline Option
Highest Quality – Closest to the Original Vitra Eames Chair
Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Manhattan Home Design
This full grain aniline leather Eames lounge chair and ottoman replica is the highest quality and most faithful to the original Vitra Eames Chair you can get.
Like our top choice, it may have a higher price tag than the other replicas we will be looking at, and indeed it costs more than the lower priced Italian leather option by the same company, but it still comes in at several thousand dollars cheaper than an authentic one.
True to the original, using the highest quality Aniline leather, and, as specified in the modern version of the authentic chair, a 7- ply engineered wood veneer – kiln-dried to prevent warping or cracking.
We have previously talked about Aniline leather in our Barcelona chair replica guide but in brief:
Unlike lower quality dyed leather that has a coating of paint on the top to add color and disguise markings and imperfections, sometimes a layer of paint so thick, the leather has a leather grain texture stamped back into it on the top, aniline leather is dyed using only aniline dye.
Aniline is a translucent, water-soluble dye that is used along with oils, to soak all the way through into natural, tanned leather to add color and richness while still retaining all the leather’s own natural characteristics including the grain and softness.
Brown with Palisander Wood Shell
Only a few percent of the world’s leather production qualifies as aniline leather as only the highest quality Italian Napa leather can be used for the process.
This chair and ottoman features hand-stitched (lock stitch #301) aniline leather upholstery over PU injected high-density memory foam modular cushions, that have been wrapped with Dacron, which is synthetic silk.
The result is a perfect combination of comfort and breathability.
The cushions are also removable and feature a zipper for cleaning, cushion replacement or reupholster.
The chair also features high-quality silicone shock mounts for durability and flexibility and a sturdy black five-point powder-coated with a high polish bright aluminum trim foundation base identical to Vitra’s authentic version of the chair. The chair swivels a full 360° as per the original design.
The 7-ply wooden veneers are made from first and second-grade American timber sourced only from US, Canadian and Brazilian companies and the wood is FAS certified – to use only the best log cuts. They are then kiln-dried and finished with 4-layers of UV cured, no wax Italian lacquer.
Measuring 33″ in width and depth, by 33″ high, the dimensions are comparable to the original classic Eames. It’s also naturally reclined, designed that way to take the weight off the lower back, but just as in the original, it isn’t adjustable.
What We Like:
- Faithful to the Original Design | The details adhere well to the original, including correct dimensions, fixed-tilt, and hand-stitched high-quality leather including tufting and buttons.
- Hand-Stitched Aniline Leather | This type of leather only looks more beautiful with age. It’s the highest quality leather you can get.
- 7-ply Wooden Veneers | Kiln dried as in the original and lacquered for protection and to bring out the grain. Also available in a choice of different woods (see the link below).
- Modular Cushions | PU injected high-density memory foam cushions, wrapped with synthetic silk for comfort and breathability.
Buying Factors to Consider:
This is an exceptionally high-quality replica made from premium aniline leather. While it’s very true to the original, it is more costly than most of our other options and due to the high-quality of the natural leather, you need to take care not to scratch it, or let it get water, or grease-stained. So this option may not be the best choice for homes with young children or pets. In this case, you should opt for one of the other options we will be looking at in this guide.
Check the latest price and color options for the Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Manhattan Home Design.
Highest Quality – Alternative Pick: Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Manhattan Home Design
Highest Quality – Alternative Pick
Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Manhattan Home Design
Manhattan Home Design are a US company who specialize in producing exceptionally high-quality reproductions of iconic mid century modern furniture.
Their Eames chair replica, which can be viewed in their NYC showroom, is a testament to their meticulous attention to detail.
There is, as they state, “little to no discernible difference between our replica and the original design.”
Available in a choice of leather options, you can opt for a high-end, full-grain aniline leather (see our previous pick), a top-grain aniline leather, or if you prefer, an economically priced, high-quality leatherette (faux leather). If you missed the bit where we talked about the differences between aniline and top grain aniline leather, here’s a quick recap:
Aniline leather is the highest quality. It is dyed using only aniline dye. The dye is water-soluble and soaks all the way through the leather. It doesn’t, therefore, disguise any imperfections so only the finest quality Italian Napa leather can be used.
Because it retains all the leather’s own natural characteristics including the grain and softness, it ages beautifully but is sensitive to watermarks or grease stains, so it’s not the best choice for families with young children or pets.
Top-grain aniline leather has a fine coating of insoluble pigment on the surface of the leather. This means the quality of the leather doesn’t have to be quite so high (though it’s still a very high-quality leather). We can see this reflected in the lower price tag.
Top-grain aniline leather is less sensitive to water or grease marks making it a great choice for families with young children and pets.
Whichever leather you choose, the cushions, (which are removable) are hand-stitched over Dacron wrapped, modular, PU-injected, memory foam cushions. Dacron is a synthetic silk. It offers maximum comfort and breathability.
The 7-ply wooden veneered shell (as stipulated in the original design), is made from American FAS certified timber. This means that only the best cuts from the log are used and the wood has minimal knots.
The wood is then kiln-dried to prevent any warping or cracking. The shell is finished with 4-layers of UV cured, no wax, Italian lacquer.
Manhattan Home Designs also offer a tall version of this chair which at 34 inches high, is a couple of inches taller than standard Eames chairs.
The Classic Lounge Chair is available in several color options and the company even offers a beautiful oatmeal wool option – reminiscent of Eero Saarinen’s womb chair.
What We Like:
- Dacron Wrapped Modular PU-injected Memory Foam Cushions | For maximum breathability and comfort.
- Choice of Aniline, Top Grain Aniline, or Faux Leather | You get the same high quality of construction whichever cover you choose. And there’s even a beautiful Oatmeal Wool option too.
- Tall Version also Available | The Eames chair isn’t as big and imposing as it may look in photos, but then it’s not designed for sitting upright and to attention. That said, if you are tall you may prefer the couple of extra inches in height the taller version offers.
Check the latest price and color options for the Classic Lounge Chair & Ottoman on Manhattan Home Design.
Check the latest price and color options for the Tall Version on Manhattan Home Design.
High – Quality | Another Worthy Mention: LazyBuddy Mid Century Modern Classic Plywood Design Replica
High – Quality
LazyBuddy Mid Century Modern Classic Plywood Design Replica
From the name of it, you’d be forgiven for thinking that top grain aniline leather is higher quality than aniline leather. But while aniline leather is actually the best quality, being made from soft Italian Nappa leather, dyed all the way through, top-grain aniline leather does have its advantages.
Top grain aniline leather, has a thin coating of insoluble pigment on the surface of the leather. This means the quality of the leather used doesn’t have to be quite so high and we can see this reflected in the price tag.
That being said, it’s still higher-quality than Italian leather alone and there’s a huge difference between it, and the standard cheap “knock-off” chairs out there.
The advantage to top grain aniline leather is that it’s less sensitive to water or grease stains, so it is it’s a more practical and durable option, for homes with families and pets.
The set also features a 7-ply laminated veneer frame as per the original design and it’s available in a range of wood finishes. It has the correct recline angle of 15° and a full 360 ° swivel.
Dimensions:
H: 33″ D: 36″ W: 34″ Seat height: 15″ Arm height: 20.5″
Ottoman: H: 16.5″ D: 21″ W: 26.5″
What We Like:
- 100% Top Grain Aniline Leather | Imported from Italy. The coating means it’s a little more hard-wearing than aniline leather and less sensitive to water or grease stains.
Buying Factors to Consider:
While this one does tick all the right boxes in terms of spec. There aren’t enough details about its construction or indeed user reviews to gauge the overall quality of workmanship that has gone into the makeup of the chair.
It’s one of the few Eames replicas still currently available on Amazon but personally I would opt for a Manhatten Home Design one over this particular. There are more color choices and with 10% off sitewide, it would work out cheaper too.
Check the latest price and color options for the LazyBuddy Mid Century Modern Classic Plywood Design Replica on Amazon.
Best Mid Price Range: Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman by I Inch
Best Mid Price Range
Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman by I Inch
This is another good replica of the original lounge chair and ottoman.
While it’s not made from as fine quality leather as our first choice, it’s priced accordingly and maybe more practical in terms of durability and scratch resistance for homes with young families and pets.
Unlike many cheap copies that are made from faux leather or leatherette, this one is made from high-quality leather, machine-stitched to a high standard.
It features 7-ply high-density natural laminated wood in a choice of wood veneers including walnut, palisander, and black ash (an alternative to ebony) all of which are variations of the original.
It has the natural incline of the authentic chair, to the correct fixed angle of 15 degrees.
You can choose between normal size or choose between upgrade 1 or upgrade 2. These sizes are somewhat confusing as there is very little difference between them except to say upgrade 1 is taller than the normal size and upgrade 2 is wider. To give you more an idea you can see the sizes in the table below.
Whichever you choose they are very similar but generally an inch or so larger than the original. The original also has a choice of size between classic and tall, (which measures 33.5″ high).
What We Like:
- High-Quality Genuine Leather | Many replicas in this price range aren’t made from leather at all.
- Well-Made and Close to the Original | It would take an expert to know it’s not authentic unless, that is, you get very close and look for clues.
- Good Price | This one, depending on the color and finish is very affordable and reasonably priced, especially considering it comes as a chair and ottoman set.
Buying Factors to Consider:
It won’t feel quite as soft as our first choice but as a reproduction of the mid-century iconic Eames, it would make a stunning centerpiece to any living space, as well as a relaxing and comfortable place to lie back and put your feet up.
It’s well-made, built to last, and nicely finished, complete with tufting and buttons.
| Size Guide for Chair | Length” | Width” | Height” |
| Normal 1: | 34.7 | 31.9 | 33.5 |
| Upgrade 1: | 34.3 | 32.3 | 35.4 |
| Upgrade 2: | 34.3 | 34.3 | 32.7 |
Check the latest price and color options for Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman by I Inch on Amazon.
If you are in the UK, check the latest price for a 100% Italian Leather Eames chair on Amazon UK.
Best Budget Full Leather Option: Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Rimdoc
Best Budget Full Leather Option
Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Rimdoc
We wanted to include the Rimdoc in our top picks and there really is nothing between this one and the replica chair and ottoman we have just looked at.
The only difference being that 1 inch version featured above has additional size choices.
The Rimdoc is equivalent to “normal 1” in 1 Inch’s table.
For that reason, we won’t go into details on this one as the spec is just the same. It too, is made from high-quality machine-stiched leather. It also features a 7-layer plywood frame and a coated black aluminum base.
Check the latest price and color options for Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Rimdoc on Amazon.
Best Alternative Budget Full Leather Option: DERCASS Full Genuine Leather Mid Century Style Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Best Alternative Budget Full Leather Option
DERCASS Full Genuine Leather Mid Century Style Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Another great option if you want a faithful reproduction of the Eames chair but don’t want to go overboard on price with high end aniline leather.
Available in black, white or tan with a choice of palisander or walnut finishes, this chair is basically a like-for-like alternative to the Rimdoc featured above.
Like the Rimdoc, and indeed the 1 Inch options, it’s made from high-quality machine-stiched full leather. It also features the 7-layer plywood frame – true to the original design, and it too has a coated black aluminum base.
What We Like:
- Great Value for Money | This is a full leather chair and ottoman, and it’s in the same price range as many PU versions out there.
- Well-Made and Close to the Original | The spec is very close to the original design including the 7-ply plywood shell, and swivel with a 15-degree tilt.
Check the latest price and color options for the DERCASS Full Genuine Leather Mid Century Style Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set on Amazon.
Another Worthy Mention: Genuine Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by GUBANGKE
Another Worthy Mention
Genuine Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by GUBANGKE
The GUBANGKE Eames replica is a another worthy mention in out top picks list.
Unlike others in this price range that are made from PU leather, this lounge chair and ottoman is made from full leather.
That said it is a little pricer than our last option.
The 7-ply molded plywood shell has a walnut wood finish and the chair has an aluminum five-star base with the 360° swivel function featured in the original design.
There’s ample cushioning on this chair and its proportions are very similar to the official version. Like the original chair, it has a 15° tilt.
There’s not much further information we can give on this chair. The chair has only one review on Amazon, albeit a 5 -Star one. That being said, its specifications compare well to the others we have featured so we think it’s well worth a look.
Buying Factors to Consider:
It’s currently a little pricer than our last option. (though prices do change). So you may want to compare prices before you go for this one.
Check the latest price of the Genuine Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by GUBANGKE on Amazon.
Lowest Price Leather Option: Leather Recliner with Ottoman by ToMe
Lowest Price Option
Leather Recliner with Ottoman by ToMe
This is a great low price budget option to go for. Unlike may replica chairs, in this price range, the Barcelona chair replica budget options being a case in point, this one actually retains the look of the original Eames.
The fact that it stays faithful to the original Herman Miller Eames design down to black coated aluminum five-point base means there’s nothing cheap looking about it.
For us what makes this one stand out from others in this price range is that it’s not made from PU or fake leather, it’s actually made with real leather upholstery.
Where it does differ from the others we’ve looked at – and indeed from the original design is that instead of the traditional 7- layer plywood frame stipulated in the rules for the modern authentic Eames design it has a somewhat unusual 8 -layer plywood shell.
Draw from that what you will, to us it indicates the plywood is possibly thinner or of lower quality and the extra layer is there to compensate so the shell’s sturdiness isn’t comprised.
That said, if you were to compare this one with the higher quality replicas it wouldn’t look out of place. The shell is made by hand, the cushioning consists of a memory foam filling, and the chair even has the rubber shock mount detail, connecting the head and backrest that high end, and indeed the original chair all have.
What We Like:
- Good Value For Money | It’s a good copy that’s stayed faithful to the original design. For that reason, there’s nothing cheap looking about it and it is good value for the price.
Check the latest price of Leather Recliner with Ottoman by ToMe on Amazon.
Best UK Eames Chair Replica: Charles Eames inspired Lounge Chair
Best UK Eames Chair Replica
Charles Eames inspired Lounge Chair
This stunning replica eames chair is made from 100% top grain aniline leather and has a beautiful light rosewood finish to the famous 7-ply wood frame Eames is known for.
The attention to design details and exact proportions of a genuine Eames chair, makes this chair and ottoman an excellent reproduction – true to the original design.
At a fraction of the price tag, this replica will give your home a touch of luxury for an affordable price.
If you’ve skipped straight down to this UK section and aren’t sure what top grain aniline leather is, I’ll briefly explain:
Top grain aniline leather has a thin coating of insoluble pigment on the surface of the leather.
Though technically speaking, top-grain leather is one step down from full-grain aniline leather, top grain leather is more durable, water and stain-resistant and it looks just as beautiful.
You see, only the highest quality leather in the world can be used to make full-grain aniline leather, (leather that’s dyed all the way through with no coating) but its open pores make it susceptible to watermarks and oil stains.
This chair is made from very high quality and most importantly, durable and stain-resistant leather.
This replica has the natural incline stipulated in the original design – the chair is designed to swivel 360 degrees but is designed to be fixed at a comfortable angle of 15 degrees.
The five-point (four-point for the ottoman) polished aluminum bases sit on stainless steel gliders and the hand-stitched cushions are removable and filled with high-density foam.
What We Like:
- Excellent Replica | All the details of this chair and ottoman are faithful to the original design.
- Top Grain Aniline Leather | It’s beautiful and high-quality Italian leather, but also more hard-wearing than full-grain. Top gain is recommended particularly for households with children and/or pets.
- Alternative Wood Finish Available | The one we have featured is finished in rosewood but you can choose a walnut finish if you prefer.
Check the latest price and color options for Charles Eames inspired Lounge Chair on Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Eames chair comfortable?
Eames chairs are in fact, very comfortable. Released in 1956 after years in the development stage, the Eames lounge chair, and ottoman was intended to have the look and feel of a “well-used first baseman’s mitt.”
The chair’s ergonomic design follows the natural contours of the body and incorporates a permanent recline or semi-reclined position, it was designed for comfort not just to be cool and admired.
Does the Eames chair recline?
The original Eames chair has a recline that is built into the design. It was specifically designed in a tilted position in order to take the weight off the lower back. It doesn’t, however, recline. The tilt is fixed to an angle of 15 degrees.
How is the Eames chair made?
The Eames chair consists of three cushioned shells with wooden veneers, a seat, a back, and a headrest, which gives the chair its floating appearance. Each shell is made up of 7 layers of molded plywood, though the original chair was designed with only 5.
Originally the cushion’s fillings were “all feathers and down”. Today, however, authentic Eames chairs are filled with 6″ of urethane foam and upholstered with high-quality leather including two tufted buttons to each cushion. The seat and the ottoman cushion are the same size and interchangeable with each other.
The base has 5 legs for the chair, and 4 for the ottoman.
Additionally, the chair is able to swivel 360° and has a fixed recline of 15°.
Other Eames Replicas We’ve Reviewed:
These are the products that didn’t quite make our top picks, but they’re still pretty good so you might like to take a look:
Budget Choice
Mophorn Lounge Chair with Ottoman
This another decent budget option that has the authentic look. The cushioning is, however, a lot thinner than on the more high-end replicas models.
Key Features:
- 7-Layer Plywood.
- PU Leather.
- 360 swivel.
High-Quality Aniline Leather
Nicer Furniture Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Black 100% Italian Genuine Full Grain Leather
This is not a cheap option but it’s still several thousand dollars less than the original. It’s an excellent reproduction.
Key Features:
- Premium aniline leather, including piping & buttons.
- High-quality 7-ply laminated veneer.
- 360° swivel function and fixed backward tilt of 15°.
Complete Your Eames Look
Made for children, this 8″ tall genuine Vitra Eames elephant would make a cool addition to any living space. It’s a lovely gift idea. It’s actually affordable for the real thing.
Key Features:
- Made from polypropylene, dyed throughout.
- Available in other colors and a larger size if you prefer.
- Approved according to the GS and CE safety standards
Eames Replica Bird
Yosoo CreativesThe Mid Century Bird Resin Decoration
This is a very affordable replica of the Bird popularised by Eames. First made in 1910 the Eames’s had one in their home. It’s beautiful, definitely on my shopping list!
Key Features:
- 10.63″ tall.
- Made from environmentally – friendly non-toxic resin.
Or you could needle felt one of your own.
Vitra Eames Mobile
Vitra Plywood Mobile by Charles & Ray Eames, Model B
For a cool mid-century look, this genuine Virta Eames mobile designed in 1941 is very moderately priced.
Key Features:
- Mobiles were hung from the ceiling in Eameses’ apartment in Los Angeles.
- It’s made from aircraft plywood, with a black lacquered finish.
Baby’s First Eames
Baby’s First Eames: From Art Deco to Zaha Hadid by Julie Merberg
You are never too young for culture.
Key Features:
- An ingenious way for young children to learn about architecture and design.
- Filled with gorgeous illustrations.
- For more mid-century book ideas head over to our reading room.
And if you’d like free printable mid-century modern wall art, to complete your look, you are welcome to download some from my printable page – all my printables are free, and no sign-up is required.