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

Restore Your Head Rest Cushion Without Replacing It — Replacement Head Rest Cushion Back for Post-1971 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chairs

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

A skilled upholsterer can unpick the cushion seam, remove the damaged back, fit this replacement, and re-stitch — restoring the head rest cushion to full working order.

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

• Compatible with: Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair (post-1971 only)
• Fits: Head rest cushion
• Not compatible with: Vitra models, pre-1971 or 'Tall' Herman Miller Models
  
• Resolves: Cracking, splitting, and broken mounting holes on original head rest cushion backs
• Installation: Requires unpicking and re-stitching by an upholsterer

Perfect For

• Restoring a cracked or broken head rest cushion back
• Avoiding the cost of a full cushion replacement
• Professional upholsterers and restorers working on Herman Miller Eames chairs
• Owners who want to preserve original cushion leather or fabric

If your mounting clips are also damaged or missing, these are available separately — see our cushion clip listings for the correct quantity for your panel.

Save the cushion. Replace only what’s broken.