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Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAX Chair EMAES PARCHMENT / BASIC DARK Vitra SINGLE PIECES
Dimensions in cm:
W 62.5
x
D 60
x
H 83
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Legend: Eames Fiberglass Chair, DAX Chair, Vitra
Probably the simplest version of the Eames Plastic Chair: The Eames Side Chair DAX by Vitra blends seamlessly into any living and working environment and is particularly stable.
A legend returns
After Vitra had to discontinue production of the Eames Fiberglass Chair in the 1990s, an alternative was found in the polypropylene Plastic Chairs, which didn't appeal to everyone. Without the vibrancy and texture of fiberglass, the Eames chairs had lost some of their character. Since 2018, thanks to a new manufacturing process, the Fiberglass Chairs have returned – and in all their former beauty!
The story of the Eames Plastic Chairs
One of the Eames Plastic Chairs, the DAW chair, was first presented in 1948 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York's "Low Cost Furniture Design" competition, where it won second place. Today, the Plastic Chairs have become classics, indispensable in private homes and public spaces. Yet, at the time of their creation, these design chairs were a true innovation. The novelty lay in the idea of a one-piece, ergonomically shaped seat shell.
"The most of the best to the greatest number of people for the least" – Charles & Ray Eames absolutely lived up to this principle with their Plastic Chairs. This resulted in the first mass-produced, affordable plastic chairs with outstanding design. With the Plastic Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames revolutionized furniture history in the 1950s. European and American society was undergoing a period of upheaval after the war years. This also had an impact on interior design and lifestyles. With the DAW and the other Plastic Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames contributed to liberating living spaces from the prevailing rigidity and control.
From America to Europe
In the early days of the Plastic Chairs, produced in the USA by Herman Miller in the 1940s, the designer chairs made their way across the Atlantic to Europe in the early 1950s, when Erika and Willi Fehlbaum saw an Eames chair in a shop window during a trip to the USA.
Enthralled by the design of the plastic chair, the Vitra founders negotiated a license to sell the Eames Plastic Chairs in Europe. Ultimately, their efforts were successful, and Vitra became the licensed manufacturer of the chairs in Europe and Asia. To this day, Vitra remains the sole licensed manufacturer for this market. Throughout their lives, Charles and Ray Eames maintained a close relationship with Vitra. This is also reflected in the fact that Vitra owns their estate in the form of the Eames Archive. Even today, after the designers' deaths, Vitra strives to act in their spirit and constantly asks itself, "What would Charles and Ray Eames say?" when developing new collections.
Charles and Ray Eames – design duo
If you love design, you should know the Eameses. Many people immediately think of their most famous designs, such as the Eames Lounge Chair or the Eames Plastic Chair. The Eameses are among the most important figures in 20th-century design. Besides designing furniture, they also made films, took photographs, and curated exhibitions.
Material and format
The seat shell of the Fiberglass Chairs is made of dyed-through, glass fiber reinforced polyester (fiberglass).
Do you need a new seat shell for your Eames Fiberglass Chair? Simply send us an inquiry and we will be happy to assist you.
The base is made of polished or powder-coated die-cast aluminum. The designer chair is 62.5 cm wide, 60 cm deep, and 81 cm high.
The seat height of 43 cm was only introduced in 2015, as the average height of the world's population has increased since the Eames Plastic Chairs were first designed. Therefore, for reorders: If you purchased your chairs before 2015, they will have a seat height of 41.5 cm.
A notice:
This item is a unique piece. We sell unused items as unique pieces. and like-new items that show NO damage. These can include: Examples include discontinued models, remaining stock, or returned items. Since the items Furthermore, since they are often only available in limited quantities, they are suitable for the Subject to prior sale. Individual items, like all designer bargains, are available from [company name]. Exchanges are not accepted.
This item is a unique piece. We sell unused items as unique pieces. and like-new items that show NO damage. These can include: Examples include discontinued models, remaining stock, or returned items. Since the items Furthermore, since they are often only available in limited quantities, they are suitable for the Subject to prior sale. Individual items, like all designer bargains, are available from [company name]. Exchanges are not accepted.
| Product number: | VITRA 44045000 02 30 01 05 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vitra |
| Designer | Charles & Ray Eames |
| Herstellerartikelnummer | 44045000 |
| Shipping method | Normal parcel shipment |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Width (cm) | 62.5 |
| Depth (cm) | 60 |
| Height (cm) | 83 |
| Seating height (cm) | 43 |
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