Vitra Eames DAR Plastic Upholstered Armchair
This Vitra Eames DAR Plastic Upholstered Armchair has the classic plastic armchair shell but with an upholstered seat and back. Choose to have just the seat upholstered or the whole inner shell. You can also select a black, white or polished chromed frame.


- Designer : Charles & Ray Eames
- Year of Design : 1950/2010
- Shell Material : Polypropylene with Hopsak Fabric Upholstery
- Base: Chromed steel or Powder-Coated
- Dimensions : H: 83cm; W: 63cm; D: 59cm. Seat Height : 43cm
- Arm Height : 67.5cm – 69cm (without upholstery); 68 – 70cm (with upholstery)
- Hopsak Fabric - 100% Polyamide; Martindale : 200 000
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Description
This Vitra Eames DAR Plastic Upholstered Armchair features the 'Eiffel' cross rod base. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames as part of the plastic chair series DAR means 'dining height armchair rod base'. This iconic and original dining chair has a moulded polypropylene shell in a variety of colours, with chrome-plated steel or powder coated black legs in black or white. With a selection of plastic seat shell colours you can then select a coloured Hopsak fabric to upholster either just the seat pad or the whole inner shell, creating your own bespoke chair design for your interior. A timeless classic for any interior.
For the all plastic version see Vitra Eames DAR Chair.
See other Charles & Ray Eames designs.
See more Dining Chairs.
See the Vitra collection.
Brand | Vitra |
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Designer | Charles & Ray Eames |
Year of Design | 1950 |
Dimensions | H: 83cm; W: 63cm; D: 59cm Seat Height : 43cm Arm Height : 67.5cm – 69cm (without upholstery); 68 – 70cm (with upholstery) |
Warranty | Ten-year manufacturer's warranty (terms & conditions apply |
Charles & Ray Eames
American husband and wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound influence on the visual character of American life, producing original work within the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.
The Eames’ first partnered with Vitra in 1957 to produce some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the history of interior design. Today Vitra continues to reflect their philosophy on design and functionality, best understood through Charles’ own words: “Recognising the need is the primary condition for the design”.

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