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Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX

by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 — from CHF 420.00
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CHF 420.00 *
2 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
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One design, many interpretations: The Vitra DAX combines the seat shell of the Eames armchair family with a classic four-legged base: just one realisation of the seating design concept developed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s. With its relatively simple appearance the DAX is the undisputed convenient all-rounder among the Eames plastic chairs. Since 2024 Vitra has manufactured the Eames Plastic Chair seat shells from resource-saving recycled material.

Details

Product type Multi-purpose chair
Dimensions

Without upholstery / with seat upholstery / with full upholstery



Dimensions in mm
Colours Seat shell, new colours 2024
17 Emerald RE
92 Citron RE
85 Cotton white RE

Seat shell
12 Deep black RE
56 Granite grey RE
48 Forest RE
34 Mustard RE
43 Rusty orange RE
03 Poppy red RE
41 Pale rose RE
11 Pebble RE
24 Light grey RE
23 Ice grey RE
04 White

Seat cushion / full upholstery, Hopsak
66 Nero
05 Dark grey
77 Nero / forest
73 Petrol / moor brown
22 Navy blue / dark grey
82 Ice blue / moor brown
23 Nero / ivory
80 Warmgrey / moor brown
88 Cognac / ivory
65 Coral / poppyred
19 Mustard / dark grey
18 Mustard / ivory
16 Yellow / ivory
87 Ivory / forest
86 Mint / forest
20 Green / ivory
81 Ice blue / ivory
79 Warmgrey / ivory

(Further Hopsak colours available on request)
Base
Powder coated basic dark
Chrome plated
Material Frame: tubular steel, chrome plated or powder coated
Seat cushion/full upholstery: Hopsak (100% polyamide)
Seat shell: dyed-through polypropylene (white) or dyed-through RE plastic (all other colours)

Please note:
The RE plastic employed for the Eames Plastic Chair seat shells is composed of granules of recycled plastics from the German "Yellow Sack" packaging recycling system and approx. 10% fibreglass material to achieve the necessary rigidity. The familiar colours of the seat shells do not change as a result of this material change. However, with the lighter seat shell colours tiny pigments of differently coloured granules may be visible upon closer inspection. These pigments do not represent a defect, but are a feature of the new sustainable material. Below is a comparative example of the colour "ice grey" in high magnification - the new material is on the right.
Variants Optionally available with seat cushion or full upholstery, edge reinforcement (piping) see image.
Optionally available with glides for carpets or felt pads for hard floors.
White frames have white glides as standard, all other frame colours are supplied with black glides.
Function & properties Not stackable
Suitable for outdoor use (version with basic dark or white powder coated base)
Care To clean the plastic surfaces a soft, damp cloth and a mild, neutral detergent is recommended.

Dust and lint can be simply vacuumed. To treat stains a damp cloth and a mild, neutral detergent is recommended.
Professional cleaning should always be undertaken in an assembled state and with the use of upholstery foam or using a mobile washing extraction device.
Awards & museum MoMA, New York
Certificates EN 13761 (Office furniture - Visitor chairs)
EN 1728 (Furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability)
Sustainability The Vitra Eames DAX is:
100% recyclable
contains up to 14% recycled material

Vitra conform to
ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality management systems)
ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental management systems)

Since the beginning of the production year 2024 the Eames Plastic Chair seat shells have been been manufactured from a recycled material, the so-called RE plastic. RE plastic material consists of granules of recycled plastics from the German “Yellow Sack” packaging recycling system. This new material is not only recycled but 100% recyclable, In addition its production generates significantly lower climate-damaging emissions and requires less energy.

Since June 1st 2019 Vitra has been operated a take-back program: Eames Fibreglass Chairs and Eames Plastic Chairs that are no longer required can be returned to Vitra.
Warranty 24 months

Register product and secure extended manufacturer's warranty of 10 years
Accessories Suitable Seat Pad for Eames Armchairs and Leather Seat Pad by Parkhaus Berlin or Seat Dots and Soft Seats (Typ A) by Vitra
Product family Eames Plastic Chairs
Datasheet Please click on the picture for detailed information (ca. 5,4 MB).
Product presentation

Popular versions

Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Ice grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Ice grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
2 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Mustard, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Mustard, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
1 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Pale rose, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Pale rose, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
2 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Light grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Light grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
1 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Pebble, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Pebble, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
1 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Rusty orange, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Rusty orange, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
CHF 420.00
2 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Granite grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Granite grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
CHF 420.00
1 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Rusty orange, With full upholstery, Cognac / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Rusty orange, With full upholstery, Cognac / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 750.00
1 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Pale rose, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Pale rose, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
CHF 420.00
1 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Granite grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Granite grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
1 x in stock, delivery time 2-3 working days (country of delivery Switzerland)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, White, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, White, Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Red (poppy red), Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Red (poppy red), Without upholstery, Without upholstery, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 420.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, White, With seat upholstery, Dark blue / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, White, With seat upholstery, Dark blue / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 535.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Ice grey, With seat upholstery, Ice blue / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated white
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Ice grey, With seat upholstery, Ice blue / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated white
CHF 535.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Cotton white, With seat upholstery, Nero / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Cotton white, With seat upholstery, Nero / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 535.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Deep black, With full upholstery, Dark grey, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Deep black, With full upholstery, Dark grey, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
CHF 750.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Deep black, With full upholstery, Nero, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated white
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Deep black, With full upholstery, Nero, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated white
CHF 750.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Cotton white, With full upholstery, Dark blue / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Cotton white, With full upholstery, Dark blue / ivory, Standard version - 43 cm, Coated basic dark
CHF 750.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Sea blue, With full upholstery, Ice blue / moor brown, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Sea blue, With full upholstery, Ice blue / moor brown, Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 750.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Red (poppy red), With full upholstery, Coral / poppy red , Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
Vitra Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAX, Red (poppy red), With full upholstery, Coral / poppy red , Standard version - 43 cm, Chrome-plated
CHF 750.00
Available within 4-5 weeks
(standard delivery time)

FAQ

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Should the answers to your questions not be found here, our service team can be contacted Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm and Sat, 9 am - 5 pm via 031 981 40 67.

What does DAX mean?

DAX means Dining Height Armchair X-Base,

How much weight can a Vitra Eames DAX support?

The Vitra Eames DAX meets the "GS" test standards and is tested up to 110kg. The way in which the chair is used is also important. Swinging, for example, causes a higher strain which can reduce the chairs lifetime.

Why was the seat height of the Eames DAX raised?

Since Charles and Ray Eames designed the chairs the average height of the population has grown by around 10 cm. Therefore, in addition to adjusting the height of the Eames Lounge Chair in 2015, Vitra also adapted the Plastic Chairs (DSW/DAW, DSR/DAR, DSX/DAX) to better meet current user needs. The bases of the chairs are consequently now on average 2 cm higher. The change is minimal and accordingly can only be seen in direct comparison.

Can the Vitra Eames DAX be used outdoors?

Only the Vitra Eames DSR with the powder coated base can be used outdoors; special additives in the polypropylene slowing down the fading process. Despite that Vitra recommend not to leave the chairs in the sun for longer than necessary. Felt pads are not suitable for outdoor use, for outdoor use the plastic glides should always be used. Upholstered versions are not suitable for outdoor use.

How is the DAX seat height measured?

The seat height is determined according to the European standard EN 1335-1. This states that the chair be clamped in a special tester and loaded with a weight. The dimensions are then determined in the loaded state. The seat height being measured at a position defined by the standard and when in the load bearing state. The stated seat height cannot be measured with a conventional measuring device, rather is a normalised comparison value so that different chairs (for example, with and without height adjustment, or with varying thickness of seat cushion, etc.) can be compared with one another.

How do I recognise an original Eames DAX Plastic Chair?

On the underside of the seat shell, the material marking PP indicates the polypropylene used for the shell, a seal certifies the safety of the chair and a sticker indicates the place of manufacture and serial number. In addition, Vitra always supplies the original fully assembled.

Why a 2019 colour update for the Eames DAX?

The new colour palette allows for more possible combinations and offers a broader spectrum of different colour shades with the delineation into "Natural Tones", "Mid Tones" and "Bright Tones".

Please click on the picture for detailed information about the New Vitra update Colors 2019 (ca. 2,9 MB)

Design Story

The colourful world of the Eames' DAX Chairs

Manufacturer

Vitra acquired in 1957 the exclusive license for the designs of Charles and Ray Eames in Europe and the Middle East: by which time the pair's fibreglass chairs were well on their way to becoming classics of 20th century furniture design. In 1992 both Herman Miller in the USA and Vitra in Europe switched from the use of fibreglass to polypropylene: Design and shape remained the same, however the burden on the environment through production and waste disposal was reduced considerably. Today Vitra is one of the most influential furniture manufacturers in the world; the fruitful cooperation with the heirs of the Eames estate and numerous collaborations with young and established designers being the key to the company's success. And beyond the Eames Classics Vitra generally places a great emphasis on high quality and recyclable materials; the longevity of the designer furniture is central to the sustainability philosophy. Vitra furniture are thus not only in terms of their appearance unrivalled classics, but thanks to their robust construction durable, long lasting and hard wearing classics.

The Design

Looking for the perfect seat shell for their chairs Charles & Ray Eames experimented with varied materials, and after several designs with plywood and aluminium finally arrived at fibreglass. That was the early 1940s and it took until the end of the decade before production technology had achieved a state that allowed fibreglass chairs to be mass produced economically. By 1950 the time had come and with the A-shell with armrests (Eames Plastic Armchair - e.g. Eames DAX) and the S-shell without armrests (Eames Plastic Side Chairs) two revolutionary chair types are born, and made available on a range of differing bases including the Rod Base (four-legged frame with wire struts), the Wooden Base (wooden frame), Cast Base (Five Star frame made of die-cast aluminium with wheels) and the X-Base with its four-leg tubular steel frame and which supports the Vitra DAX: DAX standing for Dining Height Armchair X-Base. The ingenious concept of Plastic Chairs allowed Charles and Ray Eames to create with minimum effort a coherent collection which provides the perfect chair for any location every place and every occasion. In 1955 the series was extended by the stackable DSS Chair and today also includes a rocking chair - the Eames RAR.

Vitra Production in Weil am Rhein

With the powdercoated base, the DAX is suitable for outdoor use

The Vitra DAX chairs in Scandinavian hues

The Vitra Eames Shell Chairs: An Overview

Eames Plastic Chairs

Vitra Eames DSR
Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base

Vitra Eames DSR

Vitra Eames DSX
Dining Height Side Chair X-Base

Vitra Eames DSX

Vitra Eames DSW
Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base

Vitra Eames DSW

Vitra Eames PSCC
Pivot Side Chair Cast Base on Castors

Vitra Eames PSCC

Vitra Eames DSS-N / DSS
Dining Height Side Chair Stacking Base

Vitra Eames DSS-N / DSS

Vitra Eames DAR
Dining Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra Eames DAR

Vitra Eames DAX
Dining Height Armchair X-Base

Vitra Eames DAX

Vitra Eames DAW
Dining Height Armchair Wooden Base

Vitra Eames DAW

Vitra Eames PACC
Pivot Armchair Cast Base on Castors

Vitra Eames PACC

Vitra Eames RAR
Rocking Armchair Rod Base

Vitra Eames RAR

Vitra Eames LAR
Lounge Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra Eames LAR

Vitra Eames DAL
Dining Height Armchair La Fonda Base

Vitra Eames LAR

Eames Fiber Chairs

Vitra DSR Fiberglass
Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base

Vitra DSR Fiberglass

Vitra DSX Fiberglass
Dining Height Side Chair X-Base

Vitra DSX Fiberglass

Vitra DSW Fiberglass
Dining Height Side Chair Wood Base

Vitra DSW Fiberglass

Vitra DAR Fiberglass
Dining Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra DAR Fiberglass

Vitra DAX Fiberglass
Dining Height Armchair X-Base

Vitra DAX Fiberglass

Vitra DAW Fiberglass
Dining Height Armchair Wooden Base

Vitra DAW Fiberglass

Vitra RAR Fiberglass
Rocking Armchair Rod Base

Vitra RAR Fiberglass

Vitra LAR Fiberglass
Lounge Height Armchair Rod Base

Vitra LAR Fiberglass

Eames Wire Chairs

Vitra DKR Wire Chair
Dining Height K-Wire Shell R-Wire Base

Vitra Eames DKR Wire Chair

Vitra Eames DKX Wire Chair
Dining Height K-Wire Shell X-Base

Vitra Eames DKX Wire Chair

Vitra Eames DKW Wire Chair
Dining Height K-Wire Shell Wood Base

Vitra Eames DKW Wire Chair

Vitra Eames DKR Wire Chair Checker
Dining Height K-Wire Shell R-Wire Base

Vitra Eames DKR Wire Chair Checker


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