Vitra Eames Moulded Plastic Armchair DAW – White / Dowel Base
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Vitra Eames Moulded Plastic Armchair DAW – White / Dowel Base
Fairfield Showroom
412 Heidelberg Road
Fairfield VIC 3078
Australia
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Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950, the Eames Moulded Plastic Armchair DAW is one of the most recognisable designs of the 20th century, pairing the sculptural armchair shell with the distinctive timber dowel base.
This example features a white moulded shell on warm timber legs with contrasting black steel cross-bracing. The combination gives the chair a clean, architectural look while keeping the organic curves and relaxed proportions of the Eames design.
A versatile piece that works equally well as a dining, occasional or desk chair, in both contemporary and mid-century interiors. It carries original Vitra / Eames manufacturer markings and labelling.
Born from MoMA’s 1948 International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design.
Condition
Pre-owned and in good overall condition for its age, with light surface marks and general signs of use. The timber dowel base shows minor wear but remains solid and structurally sound.
Ideal for
Dining rooms, home offices and living spaces, as well as cafés, restaurants, meeting rooms and reception areas.
Dimensions ▾
- Width: 625 mm
- Depth: 600 mm
- Height: approx. 805–830 mm
- Seat height: approx. 410–430 mm
Manufacturer specifications, approximate. Vitra raised the seat height to 43 cm in 2015, and earlier chairs sit slightly lower.
Details ▾
- Brand: Vitra
- Designer: Charles & Ray Eames
- Model: DAW – Moulded Plastic Armchair, Dowel Base
- Year designed: 1950
- Colour: White shell, timber legs
- Materials: Moulded plastic shell, timber dowel legs, black steel cross-bracing
Awards & recognition ▾
- MoMA competition: designed for the 1948 International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design, and shown in Prize Designs for Modern Furniture (1950). View at MoMA
- MoMA, New York: the Eames moulded armchair (DAR) is in the permanent collection. View at MoMA
Questions? Contact us or book a viewing at our Fairfield showroom.
About Charles & Ray Eames ▾
Husband-and-wife team Charles (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) are among the most influential designers of the 20th century. From their studio in Venice, Los Angeles, they pioneered new ways of moulding plywood, fibreglass, plastic and aluminium into furniture that was comfortable, durable and affordable to produce. They were also architects and filmmakers, known for their own Eames House (1949) and the short film Powers of Ten.
Authentic Eames designs are made under licence by Herman Miller, and by Vitra for Europe and the Middle East. Shop all
About Vitra ▾
Vitra is a Swiss, family-owned company founded in 1950 in Birsfelden near Basel. It produces the Eames designs for Europe and the Middle East, and works with many of the world's leading designers. Its Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany is a design landmark, with buildings by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid and Tadao Ando, and home to the Vitra Design Museum.
Famous designers: Charles & Ray Eames, Verner Panton, Jean Prouvé, Jasper Morrison, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Antonio Citterio
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