Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, the Soft Pad Conference Chair series offers comfortable seating for meeting rooms and offices. The series includes EA 205 (non-swivel, without armrests), EA 207 (non-swivel, with armrests), and EA 208 (swivel, with armrests). Characterised by three precisely stitched cushions, the chair’s luxurious upholstery offers a soft and comfortable sitting experience. New colour options have been introduced for 2025.
Featuring a swivel base and armrests, the EA 208 version provides flexible movement and ergonomic design for extended use. Three sewn-on cushions provide gentle support through polyurethane foam padding, available in fabric or leather upholstery. The side profile and spreaders are made of die-cast aluminium, finished in polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated versions to suit different interiors. The durable construction and high-quality materials ensure reliable performance and stability.
The chair is available in two seat heights: the original ‘Classic Height’ (84 cm) and the later ‘New Height’ (81 cm), which was introduced to offer a more comfortable sitting position after the original version was considered slightly high.
Soft Pad Conference Chair EA 208
Soft Pad Conference Chair EA 208
by Vitra
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Technical Information
Dimensions:-
New Height - Width: 52.5 cm, Depth: 59 cm, Height: 81 cm, Seat Height: 40 cm
Classic Height - Width: 52.5 cm, Depth: 59 cm, Height: 84 cm, Seat Height: 43 cm
Please Note:-
For the leather-upholstered version, the reverse side of the backrest is covered in Vitra’s Plano fabric.
Materials/Construction
Backrest and seat - Medium-high backrest with three sewn-on cushions upholstered in fabric or leather, padded with polyurethane foam.
Side profiles and spreaders - Die-cast aluminium, either polished, chrome-plated or powder-coated in deep black.
Armrests - Die-cast aluminium, polished, chrome-plated or powder-coated in deep black.
*Base - Four-star base in die-cast aluminium, polished, chrome-plated or powder-coated in deep black.
Glides - Fitted with felt glides for hard floors. Plastic glides for carpeted floors are available upon request.
*Polished aluminium develops a subtle patina over time. Chrome-plated aluminium retains its shine for many years.
The Soft Pad Collection is currently available in the following fabrics. Fabric upholstery is grouped by numbers F40-F120, and leather upholstery is grouped by numbers L20-L50; the higher the number, the greater the cost. Please get in touch for a bespoke quote if you would like a fabric listed here that isn't available to buy online.
F40 - Laser RE
F80 - Cosy 2
F120 - Track
L20 - Leather (The standard grade leather used by Vitra is a robust cowhide leather, dyed-through, pigmented and embossed with an even grain pattern.). This leather option has a back panel upholstered in Vitra's Plano fabric.
L50 - Leather Premium F (Leather Premium F is a relatively smooth cowhide leather with a flat grain and fine top sheen.) This leather option has a back panel upholstered in Vitra’s Plano fabric and a contrast seam.
Like most of our furniture, the Soft Pad series will be custom-made specifically for you. If you would like to see a fabric sample, please get in touch and we'll be happy to discuss all of the available options with you.
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Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, the Soft Pad Conference Chair series offers comfortable seating for meeting rooms and offices. The series includes EA 205 (non-swivel, without armrests), EA 207 (non-swivel, with armrests), and EA 208 (swivel, with armrests). Characterised by three precisely stitched cushions, the chair’s luxurious upholstery offers a soft and comfortable sitting experience. New colour options have been introduced for 2025.
Featuring a swivel base and armrests, the EA 208 version provides flexible movement and ergonomic design for extended use. Three sewn-on cushions provide gentle support through polyurethane foam padding, available in fabric or leather upholstery. The side profile and spreaders are made of die-cast aluminium, finished in polished, chrome-plated, or powder-coated versions to suit different interiors. The durable construction and high-quality materials ensure reliable performance and stability.
The chair is available in two seat heights: the original ‘Classic Height’ (84 cm) and the later ‘New Height’ (81 cm), which was introduced to offer a more comfortable sitting position after the original version was considered slightly high.
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Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray were a married couple who fundamentally changed the way furniture and buildings are designed and manufactured - playing a large role at the inception of the Modernist movement. They worked with Herman Miller and then later Vitra in the 1950’s to pioneer new technologies in moulded plywood, plastic resin and wire mesh products.
Charles was by highly influenced by the Finnish Architect Eliel Saarinen who encouraged Eames to move to Michigan to further study Architecture at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. He became friends with Eliel’s son Eero and together they created a prize-winning furniture entry for New York’s MOMA museum ‘Organic Design in Home Furnishings’ competition. Ray Eames was born as Bernice...