Charles and Ray Eames adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to mass produce this classic design. Available in side and armchair versions
Charles and Ray Eames, always interested in new materials, saw in plastic the chance to form organic seat shells that conform to the body’s shape. The enduring forms and quality construction make the Molded Plastic Chairs - available here with a classic Eames wire base - comfortable, durable performers.
The Design:
- New materials, especially those that held promise for doing more with less, fascinated Charles and Ray Eames throughout their careers. Their fascination led to inventive modern furniture, such as the Molded Plastic Chair. Designed in 1948, it was the first plastic chair to be mass produced.
- The current models look exactly the same as the originals. They remain unupholstered, in keeping with the Eameses requirement that materials be expressed honestly and unselfconsciously. In fact, these were the first one-piece plastic chairs to be left uncovered.
- At the same time, the chairs are better than ever. For example, the shell is now manufactured using more environmentally friendly, high-impact plastic.
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| Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base | 31.13" H x 18.5" W x 22" D | Unavailable |
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Herman Miller began in 1923 as a manufacturer of traditional residential furniture, became a leader in "modern" furniture in the 1930s and 1940s; developed lasting ties through the 1950s with legendary industrial designers who led the company in new directions; transformed the office furniture industry with the first panel system in the 1960s; invented and refined ergonomic work seating in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s; reinvented the geometry of systems furniture in 2000, and is today the second largest office furniture company with customers and locations around the world. Their history of employee participation and ownership and technological innovation has long roots and continues to grow. They have always worked hard to be serious about both people and business. They look at their primary goal as creating great places to work.
George Nelson laid out five tenets of Herman Miller's design philosophy 50 years ago:
- What you make is important.
- Design is an integral part of the business.
- The product must be honest.
- You decide what you will make.
- There is a market for good design.
While fashion and style have their place, the main criterion for a Herman Miller product has remained constant: Does it truly solve a problem that people care about in a way that improves upon other solutions, or pioneers a new and better answer altogether? The answer is Yes.
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Amazing Chairs
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
These chairs are worth the wait and the price. We ordered the wafer color and knew it would take at least a month to get. We have them with a round glass table in our kitchen. They are comfortable, sturdy and the design is beautiful. So pleased with the purchase.
by Will
from Colorado
Comfy and stylish
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
Love these chairs. They go great with my rustic unfinished wood dining table. The color is perfect!! And they're easy to clean.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by ROSe
from MARINA DEL REY, CA
I heart these!!
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
these are great!! so light-weight, great design, very transitional to any decor, cleans up in a pinch, child friendly. what else can i say herman miller delivers a fabulous timeless exceptional product.
Service Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base:
great, no complaints.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by theresa
from Shirley, NY
Robust comfortable
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
Brought 6 of these - 3 in sparrow and 3 in wafer for the dining room table in my mid-century modern home. Surprisingly comfortable. Easy to maintain. Well-packaged and excellent delivery.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by VB
from New York, NY
Eames molded plastic chairs with eiffel base
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
I purchased 6 of these for a client in Robins Egg and they are great. Color is vibrant, theyre perfect with my clients modern walnut dining table. They arrived quickly and in perfect condition.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Kelly
from Palo Alto, CA
Great chairs, and very comfortable
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
We have these at our kitchen table, so they are in use daily. In addition to being iconic and great looking, the chairs are comfortable, durable, and easy to clean.
Service Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base:
customer service from CSN/Wayfair and delivery were flawless.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by liz
from Philadelphia, PA
Classic for a reason
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
This design is a classic for a reason. Not only does it look good, but for a hard-seated chair they are quite comfortable. Despite being a hard material, back flexes a bit, giving it a softer, conformal feel. Be aware, while these are the official Eames/Herman Miller chairs, they are not quite the original design: these seats are nubbly polyethylene, not glossy fiberglass, and the base is screwed into the shell rather than being screwed to a rubber "shock mount" that is glued to the fiberglass in the original. I'm sure we will get more than our original four in the future, and perhaps some of the stacking version for additional seating.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Ben FrantzDale
from Boston, MA
Gorgeous Chairs
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
What can you say, they were great!
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by BTR
from New York City
Good product- [...]
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
very happy with the chair [...]
by dc
from ATX
Always a classic
Product Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base
I bought this as a desk chair that could transition to dining chairs. I love that when I want to add more to my collection, I know that they will continue to be available. I also have an eames rocker in white, which is a nice compliment to the wire base chairs.
Service Review for Herman Miller ® - Eames DSR - Molded Plastic Side Chair with Wire Base:
Can't beat the speed of delivery. I guess I'm close to the warehouse, but my chairs arrived in 2 days from placing my order. It takes longer for my netflix to arrive!
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Jennifer Loves Midcentury Modern
from Brooklyn NY
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