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Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL

by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 — from CHF 825.00
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A special example of the extraordinary Eames plastic chair collection, the Eames DAL is distinguished by its four-footed star base and is, unlike the other members of the plastic chair family, only available as an armchair. Vitra is the only furniture manufacturer in possession of the licenses for the original Eames designs and offers a selection of the original collection in the classic version and regularly changing special editions. Since 2024 Vitra has manufactured the Eames Plastic Chair seat shells from resource-saving recycled material.

Details

Product type Armchair
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)
Material Fully upholstered with polyurethane foam
Covers: Hopsak (100% polyamide)
Base: die-cast aluminium, polished
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 Available without upholstery, with seat pad or with fully upholstered, edge reinforcement (piping) see picture.
Seat cushion and covers available in a range of colours
Function & properties Base fixed, non-swivel
Care To clean the plastic surfaces, a soft, damp cloth and a mild, neutral detergent is recommended.

For upholstered variants: dust and lint can be vacuumed . To treat stains a damp cloth and a mild, neutral detergent is recommended. Professional cleaning should be done in the assembled state and with the use of upholstery foam or a mobile washing/extraction device.
Awards & museum MoMA, New York
Certificates & Sustainability EN 13761 (Office furniture - Visitor chairs)
EN 1728 (Furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability)

The Vitra Eames DAL 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 Complementing cushions from Parkhaus Berlin or Seats Dots and Soft Seats (Typ A) from Vitra
Product family Eames Plastic Chairs


Datasheet Please click on the picture for detailed information (ca. 5,4 MB).

Popular versions

Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Granite grey, With full upholstery, Dark grey
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Rusty orange, With full upholstery, Cognac / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, White, With seat upholstery, Ice blue / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Pale rose, Without upholstery, Without upholstery
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Cotton white, With full upholstery, Ice blue / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Sea blue, With seat upholstery, Ice blue / moor brown
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Sea blue, With seat upholstery, Sea blue / dark grey
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Cotton white, With seat upholstery, Warm grey / moor brown
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Rusty orange, With seat upholstery, Cognac / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, White, Without upholstery, Without upholstery
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Cotton white, Without upholstery, Without upholstery
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Mustard, With full upholstery, Mustard / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Pebble, With full upholstery, Warm grey / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Sea blue, Without upholstery, Without upholstery
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, White, With seat upholstery, Warm grey / moor brown
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Mustard, Without upholstery, Without upholstery
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Pebble, With seat upholstery, Warm grey / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Granite grey, Without upholstery, Without upholstery
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Mustard, With seat upholstery, Mustard / ivory
Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL, Rusty orange, Without upholstery, Without upholstery

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 DAL mean?

DAL means Dining Height Armchair La Fonda Base.

How much weight can the Eames DAL Plastic Chairs support?

The Vitra Eames Plastic Chairs are tested to 110 kg and so meet the "GS" test standard. Just as important as the weight however are the users sitting habits. Swinging on the hind legs, for example, caused a very high load which can dramatically shorten the life.

How is the Eames DAL 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 DAL 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 DAL?

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 Plastic Chairs collection by Charles and Ray Eames are unquestionably amongst the most legendary chair designs of the 20th century. Although each of them shines with its own characteristics and individual features, all are composed in essence of the same durable plastic moulded seat shell. Produced and distributed in Europe by the Swiss manufacturer Vitra, the shells are attached to a range of bases - aluminium, wood, swivel or with rollers - and thus allow for the perfect chair combination for each and every space. The DAL is one of the few Eames Plastic Chairs which is only available with armrests, and especially in the variant with polyurethane fully upholstery allows for a particularly comfortable seating experience, the organically shaped shell positively inviting you to drop down and kick back. Thanks to the four footbase and the polished aluminium base the DAL is a resilient and durable seating option which is every bit as aesthetically alluring and physically pleasing. Thus the Vitra DAL is a versatile armchair - whether in the dining room, in the waiting area or in the conference room - and combines, as with all Plastic Chairs, those values which define Charles and Ray Eames: the production of high quality chairs that are affordable for a large mass of people.

DAL Armchair from Vitra

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


Accessories

Soft Seats
Seat Dots
Seat Pad for Eames Armchairs

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