Vitra Eames LAR Plastic Chair

This Eames Chair is the LAR Plastic Chair from Vitra  and is among the most important designs in the history of modern furniture. Designed as part of a series of plastic chairs by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950, the LAR features a dyed-through polypropylene shell sat upon the distinctive chrome wire base that is synonymous with the Eames collection.

A favourite of Charles and Ray Eames, the low slung LAR (Lounge Height Armchair, Rod Base) can be spotted in numerous vintage photographs from the couple's Los Angeles home. It's compact dimensions mean that the LAR is perfect for use throughout the home, both indoors and outdoors in spaces of all sizes. Due to the organic shape of this classic armchair, the LAR is a striking solo piece, but it can also be paired with many types of sofas to create an appealing contrast. 

What does RE mean on Vitra products?
Products marked RE use recycled materials. Vitra's commitment to more environmentally sustainable production has led them to engineer the Eames Plastic Shell chairs from recycled post-consumer plastic. The recycled material stems from German household waste collected via the "Yellow Bag" (Gelber Sack) system. Utilising this material instead of virgin plastic generates fewer climate-damaging emissions and consumes significantly less energy, all while maintaining Vitra's incredibly high standards.

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