2305 - CHARLES EAMES & RAY EAMES. “EA 108” Aluminum Chair, Vitra, Weil am Rhein, late 20th century. Classic office and conference swivel chair from the famous Aluminum Group. Four-star base with swivel seat function. The distinctive construction, featuring side profiles and a base made of polished die-cast aluminum, gives the design its iconic, techno-elegant appearance that remains timeless to this day. The ergonomically shaped seat and backrest unit is upholstered in black mesh fabric, which is precisely secured within the aluminum profiles using a piping channel. Fixed armrests made of polished aluminum. Features the original manufacturer’s label from Vitra on the underside. H. 83 cm. Good, well-maintained original condition with slight, authentic signs of wear. The aluminum shows minimal signs of oxidation and fine age-related scuffs. The mesh upholstery is taut and undamaged. Designed in 1958, the Aluminum Chair ranks among the most significant seating designs of the 20th century and exemplifies the functional elegance and technical precision of postwar American design. The Aluminum Group, developed by Charles and Ray Eames, quickly became a milestone in modern office and contract furniture design.