Eames DSR Plastic Chair Epitomising the playful, functionality of mid-century American design, the DSR Chair by Charles and Ray Eames feels as fresh today as when it was first introduced over 60 years ago. A design to suit every home, this colourful, plastic moulded side chair is available in a range of tones that rest on an innovative chromed wire base. Please choose an option Eames DSR Plastic Chair The original 1950 design by Charles and Ray Eames Iconic mid-century style available in multiple combinations Moulded plastic seat resting on maple legs Modern construction made from environmentally friendly materials Charles & Ray Eames The hot seat for contemporary interiors, this iconic chair set the mould for post-war design The organic seat, or “shell” as it’s often referred to, has an organic form that allows for a comfortable sit while still providing firm posture support. Formed from thin lines of bent steel, the DSR’s criss-crossing legs fix directly to the base to provide sturdy support on a seemingly slender frame.
A wonderfully crafted, and fully licensed edition by Vitra, this reproduction adheres strictly to the Eames original design - the only change being the replacement of fibreglass shell for an environmentally friendly polypropylene seat.Available in a range of bold and bright colours to suit every kind of interior scheme, the Eames DSR Chair makes a wonderful addition to any home or workspace – whether it’s for use in the lounge, dining room, or office. 2 Man Furniture Delivery How long will delivery take: If the items you are ordering are in stock we will be able to deliver your order within 3-5 working days. Orders with several items: If you are ordering more than 1 furniture item these will come in a single delivery when all items are available. Postcode exceptions: For customers who live in more remote, highland or island regions your delivery can take up to 10 working days. For any areas outside of our postcode matrix please contact Customer Services for further information on enquiries@heals.co.uk
Feefo Reviews - Average 0% (0 reviews) This product has no reviews yet. Chrome or Basic Dark powder coated In a career that spanned over forty years, husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames developed countless ground-breaking pieces of furniture. Cementing their names as figureheads of America’s Mid-century Modern movement, the couple produced a prolific range of designs including the Eames Lounger (1956), DSW Chair (1950) and Eames House (1949) all of which are still to this day heralded for their innovative use of new materials. Customers who viewed this also viewed...VitraEames Plastic ChairInformationProducts of the familyDesigner Eames Plastic ChairsCharles & Ray Eames, 1950'Getting the most of the best to the greatest number of people for the least': with these words, Charles and Ray Eames described one of their main goals as furniture designers. None of their other designs come as close to achieving this ideal as the Plastic Chairs. For years, the designer couple explored the fundamental idea of a one-piece seat shell moulded to fit the contours of the human body.
After experiments with plywood and sheet aluminium in the 1940s produce unsatisfactory results, their search for alternative materials led them to glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin.The Eameses recognised and fully exploited the advantages of the material: mouldability, rigidity, pleasant tactile qualities, suitability for industrial manufacturing methods. With this material, which was previously unknown in the furniture industry, they successfully developed the shell designs for serial production. After their debut at the 'Low-Cost Furniture Design' competition organised by the Museum of Modern Art in 1948, the Plastic Armchair (A-shell) and Plastic Side Chair (S-shell) were launched on the market in 1950 as the very first mass-produced plastic chairs in the history of furniture.The Eames Plastic Chairs also introduced a new furniture typology that has since become widespread: the multifunctional chair whose shell can be joined with a variety of different bases to serve diverse purposes.
As early as 1950, Charles and Ray Eames presented a series of bases that enabled various sitting positions. An especially striking model is the so-called Eiffel Tower base – an intricate and graceful design made of steel wire that inimitably combines light, elegant forms with structural strength.Today Vitra manufactures the comfortable seat shells of the Plastic Side Chairs and Plastic Armchairs in polypropylene, offering a multitude of bases, shell colours and upholstery options. This allows customers to specify countless different combinations and to use the chairs in the widest range of settings – from dining rooms, living rooms and home offices to office workspaces and conference rooms; from restaurants and cafés to break rooms and cafeterias; from waiting areas and auditoriums to terraces and gardens.In 2016 Vitra has added approximately 20 mm to the height of the Eames Plastic Chairs DSX, DAX, DSR, DAR, DSW and DAW, while also revising the seat geometry. These modifications, which are aesthetically almost imperceptible, increase the comfort of this classic chair design, especially in combination with contemporary tables.
Seat shell (14)Other coloursHopsak (28)Other colours2)4)2)1)1)2)2)Seat shell: dyed-through polypropylene. All models (except RAR) are available with a seat cushion (screwed to the seat shell) or full upholstery. The fully upholstered version has moulded polyurethane foam padding covered in Hopsak fabric, attached to the shell with a welted edge. Covers are available in all Hopsak fabric colours. Different shell and upholstery colours and various bases provide a multitude of possible combinations.Options: the Eames Plastic Chair 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. Dining chair seat shells Dining chairsDining chairs don’t just have to feel good when you sit on them, they need to look good, too. Ours have the right proportions to be comfortable, even if you like to linger over dessert. They come in different styles so you can find what best suits you.