The Vitra Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950, combines one of modern furniture design’s most recognizable molded seat shells with the elegant wire base commonly known as the Eiffel Tower base. The abbreviation DSR stands for Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base. Its organically shaped shell is paired with a non-stacking, four-legged steel wire base featuring cross struts. This combination gives the chair a light, architectural appearance while providing structural strength. The contemporary RE version features a shell manufactured from dyed-through, recycled polypropylene that is itself 100% recyclable. Due to the nature of the recycled material, subtle pigment specks may be visible in the shell and are a characteristic of the material rather than a defect. Multiple shell colors, upholstery options, and base finishes allow the DSR to adapt easily to residential dining rooms, kitchens, workspaces, hospitality settings, and other contemporary interiors. Vitra also offers versions with a seat cushion or full upholstery using recyclable polyurethane V-Foam. With its distinctive combination of an organic shell and geometric wire base, the Vitra Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR brings the enduring design language of Charles & Ray Eames into contemporary spaces.
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Materials & Finish
Seat shell: Made from dyed-through recycled polypropylene, sourced from post-consumer plastic. The material is itself 100% recyclable.
Shell finish: The recycled composition gives the surface subtle pigment speckles, a natural characteristic of the RE material.
Base: The iconic DSR“Eiffel Tower” base is constructed from steel wire, combining a visually lightweight form with structural strength.
Base finishes: Available in polished chrome, Basic Dark smooth powder-coated, or White smooth powder-coated finishes.
Upholstery options: Available unupholstered, with a seat cushion, or with full upholstery. Upholstered versions use recyclable V-Foam polyurethane foam.
Color selection: The RE shell is offered in a broad palette including Cotton White, Ice Grey, Light Grey, Granite Grey, Forest, Emerald, Navy Blue, and additional colors.
Designed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames, the Vitra Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR combines its distinctive recycled polypropylene shell with the sculptural steel-wire DSR base, offering a wide range of material, color, and upholstery combinations.
Dimensions
Width: 18 1/4" (46.5 cm)
Depth: 21 5/8" (55 cm)
Overall Height: 32 5/8" (83 cm)
Seat Height: 16 7/8" (43 cm)
Ideal For
Modern dining rooms
Contemporary kitchens
Designer apartments
Home offices
Creative workspaces
Luxury residential interiors
Hospitality spaces
Restaurants and cafés
Design-focused commercial interiors
Functionality
Ergonomic shell: The organically shaped seat shell provides a supportive seating form for everyday use.
Strong, lightweight base: The DSR “Eiffel Tower” base uses a complex steel-wire construction that combines visual lightness with structural strength.
Flexible configurations: The Vitra Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR is available unupholstered, with a seat cushion, or with full upholstery to accommodate different preferences.
Customizable: Multiple shell colors, upholstery options, and base finishes allow for a wide variety of combinations.
Recyclable shell: The dyed-through recycled polypropylene shell is itself 100% recyclable.
Why Choose the Vitra Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR?
The DSR combines the organic form of the celebrated Eames seat shell with a visually light steel wire base. Its combination of recognizable design, recycled polypropylene construction, extensive color choices, and upholstery options makes it especially versatile for contemporary interiors. For customers looking for an authentic Eames design produced by Vitra, the DSR offers an enduring aesthetic that works equally well as an individual statement chair or as dining seating.