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Vitra Lobby Chair ES 104

Boardrooms and lobbies wanting a large high-back Eames leather chair.

From CHF 7,180

≈ $8,630

  • 10-year warranty
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  • Price

    From CHF 7,180

  • Arms

    Armrests upholstered in leather

  • Warranty

    10 years

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What 3 users say

  • YouTube · Sep 2026

    A brief description of the Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1960 for the New York Time Life Building lobby. Described as an icon in the world of executive chairs.

    • Design
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  • YouTube · Aug 2026

    A video review of a replica Eames Time Life Lobby Chair ES104. Viewers appreciated the focused review style and quality demonstration. Some discussion about original 1970s versions and questions about chair height and purchasing sources.

    • Comfort
    • Adjustability
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  • YouTube · Jul 2026

    A product showcase describing the Vitra Lobby Chair ES 104 designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1960. Highlights its suitability for conference tables and executive use with leather upholstery, adjustable recline, chrome rolling base, and height adjustability.

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    • Recline and tilt
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About

The high-back Lobby Chair ES 104 by Charles & Ray Eames, originally for hotel lobbies and boardrooms, a generously proportioned leather statement chair.

Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
W 690 mm (27¼″) × D 705–840 mm (27¾″–33″) × H 890–950 mm (35″–37½″) (Lobby Chair ES 104 (five-star base on castors). Values read from Vitra's dimension drawing (the PDF text lists the numbers without labels; assignment follows the drawing).)
Seat height
415–475 mm (16¼″–18¾″), gas-spring adjustable (Lobby Chair ES 104 (five-star base on castors). Values read from Vitra's dimension drawing (the PDF text lists the numbers without labels; assignment follows the drawing).)
Seat depth
470 mm (18½″) (Lobby Chair ES 104 (five-star base on castors) (inner line of side view). Values read from Vitra's dimension drawing (the PDF text lists the numbers without labels; assignment follows the drawing).)
Seat width
570 mm (22½″) (Lobby Chair ES 104 (five-star base on castors) (inner line of front view). Values read from Vitra's dimension drawing (the PDF text lists the numbers without labels; assignment follows the drawing).)
Back height
410 mm (16¼″) from seat to top of backrest (Lobby Chair ES 104 (five-star base on castors) (front view). Values read from Vitra's dimension drawing (the PDF text lists the numbers without labels; assignment follows the drawing).)
Adjustments
Recline
Adjustable backward tilt; swivel seat (Lobby Chair ES 104 (five-star base on castors))
Arms
Armrests upholstered in leather; 205 mm (8″) above seat (Lobby Chair ES 104 (five-star base on castors). Values read from Vitra's dimension drawing (the PDF text lists the numbers without labels; assignment follows the drawing).)
Build and warranty
Warranty
10-year Vitra Product Warranty when registered at my.vitra.com (private use) (Private use, registered at my.vitra.com (Vitra Product Warranty; USA & Canada have specific conditions))

Questions

How much does the Vitra Lobby Chair ES 104 cost?

It costs from CHF 7,180 at the Vitra Online Shop (Switzerland), about $8,630 at a fixed exchange rate (checked Sep 2026).

What sizes or versions of the Vitra Lobby Chair ES 104 are there?

It comes in W 690 mm (27¼″) × D 705–840 mm (27¾″–33″) × H 890–950 mm (35″–37½″).

Where can I buy the Vitra Lobby Chair ES 104?

You can buy it from the Vitra official site. Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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