Vitra Eames Eiffel Chair
The plastic fiberglass armchair is one of the most famous designs of charles and ray eames and is still popular today.
Vitra eames eiffel chair. The eames lounge chair and ottoman was the third and in our opinion greatest and last of the three designs that forged the reputation of the eames chair no ordinary chairs indeed. With its organically shaped plastic shell available in a variety of colours and upholstery options this distinctive classic by charles and ray eames is able to satisfy a broad range of needs and preferences. In 2016 vitra added roughly 20 mm to the base height of the eames plastic chairs dsx dax dsr dar dsw and daw while adapting the seat geometry accordingly. When you own an eames product made by vitra you know it is an original.
These revisions which are aesthetically almost imperceptible increase the comfort of this classic chair design especially in combination with contemporary tables. Vitra manufactures the fiberglass side chairs and fiberglass armchairs by charles and ray eames in some of the early original colours. The organically shaped plastic seat shell is available in various colours and upholstery options allowing this distinctive classic by charles and ray eames to be adapted to a wide range of individual needs and preferences. The so called eiffel tower base of the dsr chair dining height side chair rod base an intricate and graceful construction made of steel wire combines light elegant forms with structural strength.
The version with a powder coated finish is also suited for use in the garden or on the terrace. Mounted on the legendary eiffel tower base the dkr combines transparency and functionality. Furniture by charles and ray eames has been a cornerstone of the vitra design museum collection since its inception. Everyone wanted to be seen with the eames lounge chair ottoman including this well known double page advert for this major brand in the 1950 s.
The so called eiffel tower base of the dsr chair dining height side chair rod base an intricate and graceful construction made of steel wire combines light elegant forms with structural strength. The chair was offered in a variety of colors and bases such as the eiffel tower metal base a wooden base and a rocker base. The fibreglass shells are characterised by their lively visual appeal which is much prized today.