The basis of every piece in the Vitra Eames Plastic Chair collection, the DSW uses Charles and Ray Eames' pioneering 1950s design that has remained an endearing favourite since. Now available in all nine original colours, the DSW sees a moulded fiberglass shell paired with a delicate yet robust black maple base, in turn combining structural strength with visual lightness. The patina of the visible fibres in the shell gives a distinctive texture, and ensures that every chair is slightly different.
American husband and wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound influence on the visual character of American life, producing original work within the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.
The Eames’ first partnered with Vitra in 1957 to produce some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the history of interior design. Today Vitra continues to reflect their philosophy on design and functionality, best understood through Charles’ own words: “Recognising the need is the primary condition for the design”.