Eames DSW chair, Poppy red - dark maple

Vitra’s Eames DSW chair combines a vivid fibreglass seat with maple legs supported by a steel frame. The name DSW comes from the words Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base.

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, the plastic Eames chairs are true design icons of the 1950s. Their popularity lies in the timeless, ergonomic design and various leg options. The original model with a fibreglass shell was the first industrially produced plastic chair – its durability, comfortability and moulded one-piece shell made it a huge success. The irregular surface with clearly visible fibres give the chair an organic character. Eames Fiberglass Chair, first introduced in 1950, is now manufactured by Vitra in the original colours developed by Charles and Ray Eames.

Vitra launched the updated versions of the Eames chairs at the Milan Furniture Fair of 2015. Because the average human height has increased by almost 10 centimetres in the past 60 years, Vitra considered necessary to update the size of the classic chairs. Depending on the model, the length of the legs has been increased by about 20 mm, and the geometry of the seat has been carefully readjusted. The changes seem minimal, but they make the Eames chairs significantly more comfortable for today’s needs.

Charles & Ray Eames

Vitra is a Swiss family business founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum. Since its foundation, Vitra has concentrated on producing high-quality, well-designed and long-lasting furniture for homes, offices and public spaces. Vitra’s collections combine the creative touch of top designers with precise quality and durable materials, making them elegant and unique design classics.