Eames Fiberglass Chairs Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

Eames Fiberglass Chairs Vitra manufactures the Fiberglass Side Chairs and Armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames in several of the early original colours. The fibreglass shells are characterised by their lively visual appeal, which is much-prized today. Fibreglass owes its charm to an irregular surface, appearing almost like a natural material thanks to its clearly visible fibres. For enhanced comfort, Eames Fiberglass Chairs are also available with an optional seat cushion. EAMES FIBERGLASS CHAIR

Eames Fiberglass Chairs In 1948, Charles and Ray Eames participated in the ‚International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design‘ organised by the New York Museum of Modern Art, entering a chair with a seat shell moulded to fit the contours of the human body along with a concept for a variety of bases. Their design won second prize. However, the metal shell proved too complex and expensive to achieve successful mass production. The couple‘s search for alternative materials eventually led them to glassfibre reinforced polyester resin, which until then had been primarily restricted to military...

Eames Fiberglass Chair Overview of models Rod Base Wood Base Eames Fiberglass Side Chair Eames Fiberglass Armchair Eames Fiberglass Side Chair Eames Fiberglass Armchair Eames Fiberglass Armchair Eames Fiberglass Side Chair DSW X-Tube Base Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAW Eames Fiberglass Side Chair Eames Fiberglass Armchair Eames Fiberglass Chair Eames Fiberglass Chair Stool Medium Stool High EAMES FIBERGLASS CHAIR

Dining at home – or eating out The Fiberglass Chairs are exceptionally robust and durable. This classic design is not only ideally suited for home dining rooms, but can also be used in upscale restaurants, canteens and cafeterias. ∏ Base: non-stackable wooden base in various ∏ Base: non-stacking four-legged wire base ∏ Seat shell: dyed-through, glass-fibre shades of maple or honey-toned ash, stained with cross struts. (DSR = Dining Height Side and lacquered finish. Steel rod cross struts in basic dark. (DAW = Dining Height Armchair Materials DAX Wood Base) ∏ Base: non-stacking four-legged tubular...

Living The iconic RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base) and LAR (Lounge Height Armchair Rod Base) in fibreglass are compact but expressive lounge chairs. ∏ RAR base: wire base with cross struts, solid ∏ LAR base: wire base with cross struts, maple runners. (RAR = Rocking Armchair Rod chrome-plated or powder-coated finish. Seat height 256 mm. (LAR = Lounge Height ∏ Origin of wood: maple (Acer platanoides) from Western Europe and/or Poland. ∏ Seat shell: dyed-through, glass-fibre Materials LSR ∏ LSR Base: wire base with cross struts, reinforced polyester (fibreglass). Just like the earliest models, today‘s...

Eames Fiberglass Chair with seat cushion Seat cushions The Eames Fiberglass Chairs are newly offered with an optional seat cushion, which is securely attached to the shell with screws. The cushions can be covered in Checker fabric or in the many different colours of Hopsak. Suggested colour combinations Countless colour combinations are available for the Eames Fiberglass Chair, with shells and seat cushions offered in a wide array of hues. Below are some suggestions for colours that harmonise particularly well with one other. Combinations with Eames Sea Foam Green For seat shel: Side Chair and...

Seat cushions Seat cushions Combinations with Combinations with Eames Parchment Eames Elephant Hide Grey For seat shells: Side Chair und Armchair. For seat shells: Side Chair und Armchair. warm grey/ivory petrol/moor brown mustard/dark grey warm grey/moor brown dark grey/nero warm grey/moor brown mustard/dark grey white powder-coated (smooth) white powder-coated (smooth) basic dark powdercoated (smooth) basic dark powdercoated (smooth) black maple basic dark powdercoated (smooth) white powdercoated (smooth) white powder-coated (smooth) basic dark powdercoated (smooth) basic dark powdercoated...

Seat cushions Seat cushions Combinations with Combinations with Eames Ochre Light For seat shell: Side Chair For seat shell: Side Chair warm grey/ivory red/moor brown dark grey/nero marron/moor brown warm grey/ivory Checker black/white Checker black/white mustard/dark grey dark grey/nero red/moor brown white powder-coated (smooth) black maple basic dark powdercoated (smooth) basic dark powdercoated (smooth) dark maple white powder-coated (smooth) white powder-coated (smooth) dark maple black maple basic dark powdercoated (smooth) basic dark powdercoated (smooth) Combinations with Combinations...

Loose seat cushions: Soft Seats Soft Seats Available in three shapes, the Soft Seats by Vitra are made of a recyclable thermopressed fleece and provide soft comfort on unupholstered chairs - including outdoors with the Soft Seats Outdoor version. Soft Seat Outdoor ∏ Upholstery: padding made of polyurethane ∏ Outdoor use: suitable for utilisation foam for outdoor use, 2-cm thick (Oeko-Tex). ∏ Cover: quick-drying, antibacterial outdoor outdoors on a temporary or seasonal basis, following care instructions. After fabric, resistant to light, water and mould, prolonged exposure to the elements, clean...

Vitra‘s commitment Selected spare parts that can be easily replaced are available in our online shop. These include castors and glides for a broad number of our task chairs and chairs, and suited to different floor types. The spare parts finder at vitra.com/spareparts allows effortless identification of the correct parts for your product. The replacement process is explained step by step in a short video. For all other replacement parts, please use Find Vitra to locate an authorized dealer near you or contact us directly using the contact form. Please be aware that for safety reasons we cannot...

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