If you plan to use the chair outdoors, waterproof it with a leather sealant or beeswax. This project is also great for a simple footstool or ottoman. Read the original article on House Digest.

A timeless classic, the Eames Lounge ... chair is built on a molded plywood and metal frame wrapped in seven-ply walnut, ...

The Eames lounge chair and ottoman was created by the 20th-century ... for men who are design-minded and for men who aren't. Black leather, wood base, toss it in a living room or a home office ...