When did Vitra add height to Eames chairs?
In 2016, Vitra added roughly 20 mm to the base height of the Eames Plastic Chairs DSX, DAX, DSR, DAR, DSW and DAW while adapting the seat geometry accordingly. These revisions, which are aesthetically almost imperceptible, increase the comfort of this classic chair design, especially in combination with contemporary tables.
What kind of resin is the Eames chair made out of?
Today Vitra manufactures the comfortable seat shells of the Eames Plastic Chairs in polypropylene, while those of the Eames Fiberglass Chairs are produced in glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin. There is also a wide choice of bases and shell colours, along with upholstery options for some models.
What can you do with an Eames chair?
Different shell and upholstery colours and various bases provide a multitude of possible combinations. Options: the Eames Plastic Chair 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.
When did Charles and Ray Eames start making chairs?
Since the early 1950s, when Charles and Ray Eames developed their Plastic Chairs, these furnishings have become icons of American mid-century modernism.
When did Charles and Ray Eames start Vitra?
In 1957 Vitra signed a licence agreement with Herman Miller and began producing the Eameses’ designs for Europe and the Middle East. Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound and lasting influence on Vitra. It was the encounter with their work that spurred the company’s beginnings as a furniture manufacturer.
How many pieces of furniture are in the Vitra collection?
The collection of the Vitra Design Museum ranks among the most important holdings of furniture design worldwide. It contains some 7000 pieces of furniture, over 1000 lighting objects, and numerous archives, as well as the estates of such designers as Charles and Ray Eames, Verner Panton, and Alexander Girard.
Who are the manufacturers of Charles and Ray Eames furniture?
Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of Eames products for Europe and the Middle East. When you own an Eames product made by Vitra, you know it is an original. Furniture by Charles and Ray Eames has been a cornerstone of the Vitra Design Museum collection since its inception.