Herman Miller (Post 1971) Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman - Replacement Full Chair Cushion Back Set

Restore Your Lounge Chair Cushions — Complete Set of 3 Replacement Cushion Backs for Post-1971 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chairs

This listing contains a complete set of 3 replacement cushion backs — one each for the seat, middle back, and head rest cushions — covering every cushion on the Eames Lounge Chair in a single purchase. If you're carrying out a thorough restoration of the chair, this is the definitive set: no need to order individual backs separately.

Over time, the original plastic backs on Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair cushions are prone to cracking and breaking — particularly around the mounting holes where the clips attach. Once cracked, a cushion can no longer be secured properly to the shell, affecting both the fit and the integrity of the chair. Replacing the backs resolves the problem without the cost or waste of replacing the entire cushions.

A skilled upholsterer can unpick each cushion seam, remove the damaged back, fit the replacement, and re-stitch — restoring all three cushions to full working order. Replacing all backs together during a restoration ensures a consistent result and avoids having to revisit individual cushions later.

Compatible with post-1971 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chairs. Please confirm your chair's manufacture date before ordering, as earlier models and Vitra versions differ in cushion construction.

Key Details

• Quantity: 3 cushion backs (1 x seat, 1 x middle back, 1 x head rest)
• Compatible with: Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair (post-1971 only)
• Covers: Every cushion on the full lounge chair (ottoman not included)
• Not compatible with: Vitra models, pre-1971 or "Tall" Herman Millers
• Resolves: Cracking, splitting, and broken mounting holes on original cushion backs
• Installation: Requires unpicking and re-stitching by an upholsterer

Perfect For

• A complete cushion back restoration across the entire lounge chair
• Avoiding the cost of full cushion replacements
• Professional upholsterers and restorers carrying out a full chair restoration
• Owners who want to preserve original cushion leather or fabric across all panels

If your mounting clips are also damaged or missing, these are available separately — see our cushion clip listings. The seat cushion requires 5 clips, and the head rest and middle back each require 3 (11 clips in total for the full chair).

Save the cushions. Replace only what’s broken.