Milo Eames-Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman: Walnut-Effect Shell, Black Swivel Base, Twelve Reviews
By Furniture1002 min read
The Milo is the lounge chair and ottoman set that people who have wanted the original for years finally buy. A walnut-effect wood shell, black leather-look cushions, curved armrests, a black swivel base, and the matching footstool. Twelve reviews, and the phrase that recurs is admired the real deal for years.
What it is
An Eames-inspired lounge chair and ottoman. The shell is a warm walnut-effect wood, sculpted, with soft black leather-look cushions in the seat, back and headrest. The armrests are curved. The chair sits on a sleek black swivel base; the ottoman matches the chair and sits on its own base.
Who it suits
A living room, a study, a bedroom, or a reading corner where the chair is the centrepiece. It is the set for someone who wants the classic mid-century lounge chair look and would rather spend the money on the rest of the room.
Mary: "Love it, have admired the real deal for years but totally out of my budget, this is a fab replica." Daniel: "Gorgeous chair. Really sturdy and comfortable and about £100 cheaper than other sites."
Milo, Kingsley or Arne
Our three Eames-style chairs do three different things.
- Milo: the classic set, chair and ottoman, on a swivel base. The closest to the original arrangement.
- Kingsley: chair and footstool with a back that reclines to 135 degrees and a rocking tilt.
- Arne: the shell chair alone, low and sculptural, no footstool.
If you want to put your feet up and turn to the window, the Milo. If you want to lie back, the Kingsley. If you want the shape as an object, the Arne.
What buyers say
Samantha: "Fantastic chair and stool set. Easy to assemble in about 30 minutes. Very comfortable and stylish. Really happy with it. Stylish, comfortable and a doddle to build."
Living with it
Wipe the leather-look cushions with a damp cloth. Dust the shell. Keep it out of hours of direct sun, which fades any wood finish.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns.
See the Milo lounge chair and ottoman. For the design's history and what to look for in a replica, read our Eames lounge chair guide. Or browse all the accent and lounge chairs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Milo swivel?
Yes. The product page describes a sleek black swivel base under the chair. The ottoman is fixed.
Is the upholstery leather?
No. The page describes soft black leather-look cushions, and we call them leather-look rather than leather so nobody expects hide.
Does it recline?
No. The Milo has a fixed, gently reclined shell and a swivel. For an Eames-style chair whose back reclines to 135 degrees, the Kingsley is the one.
How long does it take to assemble?
One buyer timed the chair and stool at about thirty minutes and called it a doddle. Others describe it as easy.
Is it a faithful copy?
Buyers who know the original say it is a fab replica of something they had admired for years and could not justify. It is a walnut-effect shell rather than veneered plywood, and leather-look rather than hide, at a fraction of the price.
