Executive and lobby seating in leather, from £445. The ES104-style lobby chair is a different animal from a desk chair — lower, wider and deeper, built for reception areas, boardrooms and meeting rooms where people sit and talk rather than type.
Specification
Width 69cm, depth 70.5–84cm, overall height 89–95cm on a gas lift, with a seat height of 41.5–47.5cm. That seat sits noticeably lower than a task chair, which is deliberate: it encourages a reclined, conversational posture.
Planning the space
Because the depth varies with recline, allow the full 84cm when planning clearance behind the chair. In a reception area, two chairs at right angles around a low table works better than a facing pair — it reads as less confrontational and takes less floor.
For a boardroom, measure your table height before ordering. At 41.5–47.5cm the seat is low for dining-height tables of 74cm and upward; these chairs suit meeting tables at the lower end of that range, or lounge settings with a coffee table.
Not a substitute for a task chair
If the chair will be used at a desk for several hours a day, choose from our soft pad or ribbed ranges instead. Those have a 48–57cm seat height and back support geared to working posture. The lobby chair is for comfort in short sessions and for the impression it makes in a room.
Delivery and assembly
UK delivery only. Delivery is free on every product. Dispatched in 1–3 business days, delivery usually takes 5–10 business days after dispatch. Arrives part-assembled, typically under 10 minutes, with a 2-year warranty.
Frequently asked questions
What is a lobby chair?
The ES104-style lobby chair is a different animal from a desk chair — lower, wider and deeper, built for reception areas, boardrooms and meeting rooms where people sit and talk rather than type.
What are the dimensions?
Width 69cm, depth 70.5–84cm, overall height 89–95cm on a gas lift, with a seat height of 41.5–47.5cm. That seat sits noticeably lower than a task chair, which is deliberate: it encourages a reclined, conversational posture.
How much clearance do I need?
Because the depth varies with recline, allow the full 84cm when planning clearance behind the chair.
How should I arrange them in a reception area?
Two chairs at right angles around a low table works better than a facing pair — it reads as less confrontational and takes less floor.
Will it work at a boardroom table?
Measure your table height before ordering. At 41.5–47.5cm the seat is low for dining-height tables of 74cm and upward; these chairs suit meeting tables at the lower end of that range, or lounge settings with a coffee table.
Can I use one as an everyday desk chair?
No, not if the chair will be used at a desk for several hours a day. Choose from our soft pad or ribbed ranges instead — those have a 48–57cm seat height and back support geared to working posture. The lobby chair is for comfort in short sessions and for the impression it makes in a room.
How much does an executive lobby chair cost?
From £445, with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100.
Are these genuine Eames chairs?
No. These are Eames-inspired executive chairs made by Habitat Furnishes. The authentic Eames Lobby Chair is produced under licence by Herman Miller and Vitra. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to those companies, or with the Eames Office.
How long does delivery take?
Dispatched in 1–3 working days and delivered 5–10 working days later. Arrives part-assembled, typically under 10 minutes, with a 2-year warranty.