A Quiet Masterpiece on the Wild Atlantic Way: Jacob’s Cottage & the Timeless Eames Lounge Chair
A Quiet Masterpiece on the Wild Atlantic Way: Jacob’s Cottage & the Timeless Eames Lounge Chair
There are some homes that stay with you long after you’ve seen them, not because they are grand or elaborate, but because they capture something rare: a sense of calm, clarity, and place. Jacob’s Cottage, nestled deep in the dramatic landscape of Beara on the Wild Atlantic Way, is one of those homes.
Set against rolling hills and ever-changing light, the cottage is a beautiful example of an Irish design that steps back just enough to allow the landscape to take centre stage. Clean lines, thoughtful colour choices, and generous picture-frame windows create a space where nature becomes part of the architecture. From morning sun to soft evening light, every hour offers a different view, a new moment, a quiet reminder of Ireland’s extraordinary west coast.
But what also caught our eye is their Eames Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman resting perfectly in front of those sweeping windows. The owners purchased the chair over a decade ago, and today it remains flawless. The leather, the wood grain, the comfort - all still exceptional.
Philip said, “I can attest to this - and in my opinion, the patina of the leather after 10 years is even nicer than when I got it”
Positioned in the corner window, the Noguchi-style coffee table sits alongside the Eames lounge chair, a pairing that feels perfectly at home in this calm, architectural space. The sculptural wooden base and curved glass top echo the soft lines of the surrounding landscape, allowing light to pass through effortlessly.
Designed in 1956 by Charles and Ray Eames, the Lounge Chair was an instant icon, admired for its craftsmanship, sculptural silhouette, and effortless comfort. It was created to feel like “a well-used first baseman’s mitt,” soft, supportive, and welcoming from the moment you sit into it.
Seeing it in Jacob’s Cottage, warm wood against the soft landscape, modern lines against the rugged hills, is the perfect reminder of why this piece continues to be one of our bestsellers. It adapts beautifully to its surroundings, whether paired with contemporary architecture or placed inside a restored cottage overlooking the Atlantic.
And remarkably, this chair ages in reverse, growing more beautiful, more personal, and more treasured as time goes on. Ten years later, this one looks as good as the day it arrived.
What makes this pairing so special is its simplicity. Jacob’s Cottage doesn’t distract with unnecessary detail, everything in the home feels intentional. The Eames Lounge Chair sits quietly in that corner, yet it commands the room through craftsmanship rather than volume.
Throughout the home, Jacob has also chosen a set of Wishbone-style chairs, another mid-century classic purchased from us years ago. Their organic lines, woven seats, and graceful Y-back design bring warmth and tactility to the interior.
We’re grateful to @jacobs.cottage for sharing these photos and allowing us a glimpse into such a thoughtful home, one that celebrates both modern Irish design and timeless mid-century craftsmanship. And for those who have been dreaming of owning this iconic chair: The Eames Lounge Chair is currently included in our Black Friday Sale at 10% off for a limited time. A rare opportunity to invest in a design piece that will stay with you for decades to come, as Jacob’s Cottage so beautifully proves.
