Wire Chair DKX
by Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 — CHF 465.00has been added to your wishlist.
Details
Product type | Multi-purpose chair |
Dimensions | Dimensions in mm |
Colours | Base |
Material | Seat and base: Welded steel wire, chrome plated or powder coated |
Variants | Optionally available with glides for carpets (suitable for outdoor use) or felt pads for hard floors (not suitable for outdoor use) |
Function & properties | Powder coated version suitable for outdoor use Non-stackable |
Care | For cleaning a soft, damp cloth and a mild, neutral detergent are recommended |
Certificates & Sustainability | The Vitra Eames DKX Wire Chair is: 92% recyclable contains up to 21% recycled material Vitra conform to ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality management systems) ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental management systems) |
Warranty | 24 months Register product and secure extended manufacturer's warranty of 10 years |
Product family | Eames Wire Chairs |
Accessories | Matching backrest seat cushion und Soft Seats (Typ B) available seperately |
Produktdatenblatt | Please click on picture for detailed information (ca. 1,1 MB). |
FAQ
What does DKX mean?
DKX means Dining Height K-Wire Shell X-Base.
Ray and Charles Eames, arguably the most successful American designer couple, continually experimented with new materials and manufacturing processes in order to realise their innovative, often completely new designs. One of their major achievements was the development of the organically shaped one-piece plastic shell of the so-called Plastic Chairs collection; a design which in terms of production processes, aesthetics and flexibility set new standards. With the DKX and other Wire Chairs the Eames' took this form, and reproduced it in a completely new, and at that time unfamiliar material for furniture design - industrial steel wire. This simple, yet ingenious idea gives the Vitra DKX a very special character and also neatly demonstrates how conceptually the Eames went about their work. Especially in the chrome finish of the Eames DKX with its simple four-legged base one can appreciate the permeability and transparency. The optional cushioning provides in addition not only for comfort but also a special and elegant contrast. A particular note is bequeathed by the one-piece seat and back padding, which with its characteristic form is responsible for the Vitra chair's nickname: the "bikini".
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