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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Key Features
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950
DSR stands for Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base
Organically shaped seat shell
Dyed-through recycled polypropylene shell
Polypropylene shell is 100% recyclable
Signature Eiffel Tower-style wire base
Non-stacking four-legged base with cross struts
Multiple shell and base color combinations
Optional seat cushion or full upholstery available
Unupholstered version with powder-coated base is suitable for temporary or seasonal outdoor use
Base: Non-stacking four-legged wire base with cross struts.
Base Finishes: Vitra lists chrome, basic dark powder-coated, and white powder-coated options.
Optional Upholstery: Seat cushion or full upholstery with recyclable polyurethane V-Foam.
Outdoor Use: The unupholstered chair with powder-coated base can be used outdoors on a temporary or seasonal basis according to Vitra's care instructions.
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
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.