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Details
| Product type | Multi-purpose chair |
| Dimensions |   Without upholstery / with seat upholstery / with full upholstery Dimensions in mm |
| Colours | Seat shell (new colours 2019)              Seat shell (colours until 2019)  Upholstery Hopsak                   (Further Hopsak colours available on request) Base    |
| Material | Seat shell: Dyed-through polypropylene Base: steel tubing Upholstery: Hopsak (100% polyamide) |
| Variants | Optionally available with seat upholstery or full upholstery,edge reinforcement (piping) see picture. Optionally available with glides for carpets or felt pads for hard floors (standard colour, see image) |
| Functions & Properties | Non-stackable Suitable for outdoor use (version with basic dark or white powder coated base) |
| Care | For cleaning the plastic elements always use a soft, damp cloth and a mild detergent. Dust and fluff can be vacuumed, marks are best treated with a soft, damp cloth and a mild detergent. Professional cleaning should be undertaken with the chair fully assembled and using upholstery foam or with a professional cleaning machine |
| Awards & Museums | Permanent collection, MoMA, New York |
| Certificates | EN 13761 (Office furniture - Visitor chairs) EN 1728 (Furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability) |
| Sustainability | The Vitra Eames DSX is: 100% recyclable contains up to 14% recycled material Vitra conform to: ISO 90001: 2008 (Quality management systems) ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental management systems) Vitra extends the repair and service offer for the Eames Fiberglass Chair and Eames Plastic Chairs and introduces a take-back programme, which will ensure proper recycling of the chairs at the end of their life cycle. |
| Warranty | 24 months Register product and secure extended manufacturer's warranty of 10 years |
| Accessories | Suitable Seat Pad for Eames Side Chairs and Leather Seat Pads by Parkhaus Berlin or Seat Dots by Vitra |
| Product family | Eames Plastic Chairs |
| Product datasheet | Please click on the picture for detailed information (ca. 2,7 MB). |
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FAQ
How resilient are the Eames DSX chairs?
The Eames plastic chairs meet the "GS" norm and have been tested to carry a load of 110 kg. For the resilience of a chair however the sitting habits are just a important as the load capacity. Rocking on the back legs, for example, causes a very high load, which may shorten the life span dramatically.
Is it possible to retrofit upholstery to an Eames seat shell?
The Hopsak seat cushion are bolted to the seat shell. For the Eames side chair and armchair seat cushions can be ordered from Vitra, these should however only be fitted by experienced Vitra technicians as a special tool is required. Alternatively we can offer seat cushions from Parkhaus in a range of colours and either padded or non-padded.
Why is there a new seat height?
Since Charles and Ray Eames designed the chairs the average height of the population has grown by around 10 cm. Therefore, in addition to adjusting the height of the Eames Lounge Chair in 2015, Vitra also adapted the Plastic Chairs (DSW/DAW, DSR/DAR, DSX/DAX) to better meet current user needs. The bases of the chairs are consequently now on average 2 cm higher. The change is minimal and accordingly can only be seen in direct comparison. Bases of the original height (41 cm) are still available as spare parts on request.
How is the seat height measured?
The seat height is determined according to the European standard EN 1335-1. This states that the chair be clamped in a spe