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Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW

by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 — from 830,00 €
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Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW

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With the Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW by Vitra, the classic version of the DSW chair by Charles & Ray Eames is back! With devotion to the original design of the Eames', the manufacturer Vitra produces the Eames Plastic Chair in its original fiberglass material; possible again today thanks to high-tech production processes. The Vitra Fiberglass Chairs are available in six of the original Eames Chair colours and the base variants DSW, DSR and DSX. The unique texture of the fiberglass seat shell make the Eames Fiberglass Chair a collector's item of a special kind.

Details

Product type Multi-purpose chair
Dimensions

Dimensions in mm
Colours Shell
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz
Ahorn schwarz

Frame
Maple, black
Maple, dark
Maple, yellow
Ash, honey

Please note: Wood is a natural product, each frame is a "one of a kind", and the influence of UV radiation changes the colour pigments in the wood during use.
Material Seat shell: through-dyed, glass fiber reinforced polyester (fiberglass)
Legs: maple or ash
Bracing: round steel, basic dark

Please note: as the fiber content can vary between individual seat shells, the perceived colour of the shell may differ. This is due to the nature of the fiber composite and is not a defect.
Manufacturing
Variants Optionally available with glides for carpets or felt glides for hard floors
(Please note: All chairs come with black gliders as standard. White Glides can be ordered separately)
Function & Properties Not stackable
Care Please use a soft, damp cloth and a mild, neutral detergent to clean the plastic surfaces.
Museum MoMA, New York
Certificates EN 13761 (Office furniture - Visitors chairs)
EN 1728 (Domestic furniture - Seating)
Sustainability Vitra conform to
ISO 9001: 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 Complimenting seat cushions and Sleather seat cushions from Parkhaus Berlin or Seat Dots and Soft Seats (Typ B) from Vitra
Product family Eames Fiberglass Chairs
Datasheet Please click on picture for detailed information (ca. 0,3 MB).

Popular versions

Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames ochre light, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames parchment, Yellowish maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames red orange, Black maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames navy blue, Yellowish maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames ochre dark, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames elephant hide grey, Yellowish maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames elephant hide grey, Dark maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames elephant hide grey, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames raw umber, Dark maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames sea foam green, Black maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames parchment, Black maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames parchment, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames raw umber, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames ochre dark, Yellowish maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames sea foam green, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames ochre light, Dark maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames navy blue, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames raw umber, Yellowish maple
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames classic red, Ash honey tone
Eames Fiberglass Chair DSW, Eames classic red, Black maple

FAQ

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What does DSW mean?

DSW means Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base.

What differentiates the Eames Fiberglass Chair from the Eames Plastic Chair?

The Eames Plastic Chair features a seat shell made of through-dyed polypropylene , the Eames Fiberglass Chair has the characteristic seat shell made of through-dyed, glass-fiber-reinforced polyester, also called fiberglass. The fiberglass seat is characterized by its open structure, which gives the Fiberglass Chair a touch of retro charm.

Please click on the picture for detailed information about the New Vitra update Colors 2019 (ca. 2,9 MB)

The Eames Fiberglass Chairs

The Design

The Fiberglass Chairs was released in 1950 in a range of bases and colours on the market and established the now widespread concept of the multifunctional chair, a typus in which a shell can be combined with different bases and thus can meet a wide variety of requirements. Over the following decades the Fiberglass Chairs became one of the most famous furniture classics of the 20th century.

The Fiberglass DSW in Raw Umber

Fascination Fiberglass

The fascination with fiberglass lies in its irregular surface, which, thanks to the clearly visible fibers, almost looks like a natural material. A new production process developed by Vitra makes it possible to produce the seat shell in the six original colours in their first produced material: the Eames Fiberglass Chair is back.

Designer

Charles & Ray Eames are among the most important figures in 20th century design. Among other projects they designed furniture, shot films, photographed and designed exhibitions. Vitra is the only legitimate manufacturer of its products for Europe and the Middle East and gives you the assurance of an Eames Original.

Designer couple Charles & Ray Eames

EFC Variety

The Eames Fiberglass Side Chairs are available with wood, Eiffel Tower or four-legged base. In addition, Vitra produces the Eames Plastic Chairs with polypropylene shells, which corresponds to a large product family with the Fiberglass Chairs - and includes a wide range of variants meaning a solution for every conceivable situation.

Zoom on the texture of the Fiberglass shell

The Vitra Eames Shell Chairs: An Overview

Eames Plastic Chairs

Vitra Eames DSR
Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base

Vitra Eames DSR

Vitra Eames DSX
Dining Height Side Chair X-Base

Vitra Eames DSX

Vitra Eames DSW
Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base

Vitra Eames DSW

Vitra Eames PSCC
Pivot Side Chair Cast Base on Castors

Vitra Eames PSCC

Vitra Eames DSS-N / DSS
Dining Height Side Chair Stacking Base

Vitra Eames DSS-N / DSS

Vitra Eames DAR
Dining Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra Eames DAR

Vitra Eames DAX
Dining Height Armchair X-Base

Vitra Eames DAX

Vitra Eames DAW
Dining Height Armchair Wooden Base

Vitra Eames DAW

Vitra Eames PACC
Pivot Armchair Cast Base on Castors

Vitra Eames PACC

Vitra Eames RAR
Rocking Armchair Rod Base

Vitra Eames RAR

Vitra Eames LAR
Lounge Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra Eames LAR

Vitra Eames DAL
Dining Height Armchair La Fonda Base

Vitra Eames LAR

Eames Fiber Chairs

Vitra DSR Fiberglass
Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base

Vitra DSR Fiberglass

Vitra DSX Fiberglass
Dining Height Side Chair X-Base

Vitra DSX Fiberglass

Vitra DSW Fiberglass
Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base

Vitra DSW Fiberglass

Vitra DAR Fiberglass
Dining Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra DAR Fiberglass

Vitra DAX Fiberglass
Dining Height Armchair X-Base

Vitra DAX Fiberglass

Vitra DAW Fiberglass
Dining Height Armchair Wooden Base

Vitra DAW Fiberglass

Vitra RAR Fiberglass
Rocking Armchair Rod Base

Vitra RAR Fiberglass

Vitra LAR Fiberglass
Lounge Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra LAR Fiberglass

Eames Wire Chairs

Vitra DKR Wire Chair
Dining Height K-Wire Shell R-Wire Base

Vitra Eames DKR Wire Chair

Vitra Eames DKX Wire Chair
Dining Height K-Wire Shell X-Base

Vitra Eames DKX Wire Chair

Vitra Eames DKW Wire Chair
Dining Height K-Wire Shell Wood Base

Vitra Eames DKW Wire Chair

Vitra Eames DKR Wire Chair Checker
Dining Height K-Wire Shell R-Wire Base

Vitra Eames DKR Wire Chair Checker


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