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

Restore Every Cushion on Your Lounge Chair and Ottoman — Complete Set of 4 Replacement Cushion Backs for Post-1971 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chairs

This listing contains the definitive complete set of 4 replacement cushion backs — one each for the head rest, middle back, seat, and ottoman cushions — covering every cushion across the entire Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in a single purchase. If you're carrying out a full restoration of the chair and ottoman together, this is everything you need.

Over time, the original plastic backs on Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman 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 piece. 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 four 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: 4 cushion backs (1 x head rest, 1 x middle back, 1 x seat, 1 x ottoman)
• Compatible with: Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman (post-1971 only)
• Covers: Every cushion across the complete chair and ottoman
• 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 full chair and ottoman
• Avoiding the cost of full cushion replacements across all four panels
• Professional upholsterers and restorers carrying out a comprehensive restoration
• Owners who want to preserve original cushion leather or fabric on every panel

If your mounting clips are also damaged or missing, these are available separately — see our cushion clip listings. The seat and ottoman each require 5 clips, and the head rest and middle back each require 3 (16 clips in total for the complete chair and ottoman).

The complete set. Every panel. Nothing left out.