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Vitra Soft Pad Chair EA 219

Executive offices wanting an Eames high-back chair with soft leather pads.

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About

Charles & Ray Eames' Soft Pad EA 219, a high-back aluminium-group executive chair with plush leather pads, a timeless symbol of the modern office.

Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
995-1105 mm high (39¼”-43½”), 580 mm wide (23”), 595-650 mm deep (23½”-25½”) (Soft Pad Chair EA 219 (office swivel chair, higher backrest). Dimension letters mapped with Vitra's own dimension key (vitra.com 'Example of office chair dimensions (generic image)'; EN 1335-1:2000).)
Seat height
385-500 mm (15¼”-19¾”) (Soft Pad Chair EA 219 (office swivel chair, higher backrest). Dimension letters mapped with Vitra's own dimension key (vitra.com 'Example of office chair dimensions (generic image)'; EN 1335-1:2000). (A))
Seat depth
425 mm (16¾”) (Soft Pad Chair EA 219 (office swivel chair, higher backrest). Dimension letters mapped with Vitra's own dimension key (vitra.com 'Example of office chair dimensions (generic image)'; EN 1335-1:2000). (B))
Seat width
525 mm (20¾”) (Soft Pad Chair EA 219 (office swivel chair, higher backrest). Dimension letters mapped with Vitra's own dimension key (vitra.com 'Example of office chair dimensions (generic image)'; EN 1335-1:2000). (C))
Back height
613 mm (24¼”) top edge of backrest above seat (Soft Pad Chair EA 219 (office swivel chair, higher backrest). Dimension letters mapped with Vitra's own dimension key (vitra.com 'Example of office chair dimensions (generic image)'; EN 1335-1:2000). (D))
Adjustments
Recline
Adjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward position (EA 217, EA 219)
Arms
Die-cast aluminium armrests, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated (EA 217, EA 219)
Build and warranty
Warranty
30-year warranty (registered; Eames Soft Pad Group purchased from a certified dealer after 1 September 2003) (Vitra Product Warranty, registration required (outside USA/Canada))

Questions

What sizes or versions of the Vitra Soft Pad Chair EA 219 are there?

It comes in 995-1105 mm high (39¼”-43½”), 580 mm wide (23”), 595-650 mm deep (23½”-25½”).

Where can I buy the Vitra Soft Pad Chair EA 219?

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

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