Vitra Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSL

Manufacturer: Vitra | Designer: Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

DSL — Dining Height Side Chair, La Fonda Base

The Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSL pairs the iconic organically shaped recycled polypropylene shell with the La Fonda base — a four-legged die-cast aluminium base with a distinctive splayed form, available in polished or powder-coated finish. First developed for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York in the early 1960s, the La Fonda base gives the Eames shell a more sculptural, refined character than the standard wire or wooden bases.

The shell is produced from recycled post-consumer plastic sourced from household packaging collected through Germany's Yellow Bag (Gelber Sack) scheme — significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions versus virgin plastic. At end of life, the shells are 100% recyclable. Due to the nature of the recycled material, shell colours carry very subtle specks of pigment.

The powder-coated base version is suitable for outdoor use on a temporary or seasonal basis — after prolonged exposure to the elements, clean and store in a dry, sheltered place to ensure lasting use and avoid any deterioration in appearance.

Specifications

• Dimensions — W48.5 × D55 × H83cm (seat height 43cm)
• Shell — Recycled post-consumer polypropylene; 15 colours: 03 Poppy Red, 04 White, 11 Pebble, 12 Deep Black, 17 Emerald, 23 Ice Grey, 24 Light Grey, 34 Mustard, 41 Pale Rose, 43 Rusty Orange, 48 Forest, 56 Granite Grey, 83 Sea Blue, 85 Cotton White, 92 Citron
• Base — La Fonda base in die-cast aluminium; polished or powder-coated finish
• Outdoor use — Powder-coated base version suitable for temporary or seasonal outdoor use

The armchair version on the same La Fonda base is the DAL (Dining Height Armchair La Fonda Base).

Part of the Vitra Eames Plastic Chair RE, Vitra Dining Chairs and Dining Chairs collections.