Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSX – Vitra

Designed by
Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

The seat shell comes in various colours and upholstery options while the base is available in a chrome-plated or powder-coated version, the latter of which can be used in gardens or on terraces.

Seat shell:  dyed-through, recycled polypropylene, 100% recyclable. All models are available with a seat cushion (screwed to the seat shell) or full upholstery. The completely upholstered version has padding moulded from recyclable polyurethane foam ‘V-Foam’ and covered in fabric, which is fastened to the shell with a welted edge. Different shell and upholstery colours and various bases provide a multitude of possible combinations.

Note:  due to the composition of the recycled material, the seat shell colours exhibit very subtle specks of pigment.

Options:  the Eames Plastic Chair RE is available as a visitor chair, dining chair, rocking chair, swivel chair or in stacking versions and with ganging brackets for row seating. Beam-mounted shells are suited for use in waiting areas.

Base:  non-stacking four-legged tubular steel base. (DSX = Dining Height Side Chair X-Base)

Outdoor use:  unupholstered version with powder-coated base suitable for utilisation outdoors on a temporary or seasonal basis, following care instructions. After prolonged exposure to the elements, clean and store away in a dry, sheltered place to ensure lasting use and avoid any deterioration in appearance.

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