Manufacturer: Vitra
Designer: Charles & Ray Eames 1950
This is an original genuine Vitra piece.
DAL = Dining Height Armchair La Fonda Base
The Eames Plastic Chairs RE are the latest version of the legendary Eames Plastic Chairs from 1950, which were developed for the Museum of Modern Art's 'Low-Cost Furniture Design' competition and were the very first industrially produced plastic chairs. The organically shaped shell of the Eames Plastic Chairs RE can be paired with different bases for use in a broad range of settings, whether in dining rooms, restaurants, offices, home workspaces or waiting areas, on the balcony or in the garden. Combined with a choice of colours and a variety of upholstery versions, it is possible to create the ideal chair for individual needs.
The recycled material for the shells of the Eames Plastic Chairs RE stems from household waste, particularly used packaging, obtained through the 'Yellow Bag' (Gelber Sack) waste collection programme in Germany. Utilising this recyclate instead of the primary plastics previously used generates fewer climate-damaging emissions and consumes significantly less energy. Due to the composition of the recycled material, the various colour versions of the seat shells are interspersed with tiny specks of pigment.
At the end of the product's life, the shells can be 100% recycled fulfilling the strict ecological requirements that Vitra places on new materials and solutions in the development and manufacture of its products.
All models are available with a seat cushion (screwed to the seat shell) or full upholstery. The fully upholstered version has moulded polyurethane foam padding covered in fabric, attached to the shell with a welted edge. Different shell and upholstery colours and various bases provide a multitude of possible combinations.
Note: due to the composition of the recycled material, the seat shell colours exhibit very subtle specks of pigment.
Options: The Eames Plastic Chair RE is available as a visitor chair, dining chair, rocking chair, swivel chair or in stacking versions and with ganging brackets for row seating. Beam-mounted shells are suited for use in waiting areas.
