Eames DAX - Molded Plastic Armchair with 4 Leg Base
Small Parcel:Ships in 10 to 12 Weeks Designed by Charles and Ray Eames Charles and Ray Eames adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to mass produce this classic design. Available in side and armchair versions , todays Molded Plastic Chairs are true to the originals and are fully authentic, with updated materials to meet environmental requirements. Charles and Ray Eames, always interested in new materials, saw in plastic the chance to form organic seat shells that conform to the body’s shape. The enduring forms and quality construction make the Molded Plastic Armchairs - available here with a metal four-leg base - comfortable, durable performers. The Design: *New materials, especially those that held promise for doing more with less, fascinated Charles and Ray Eames throughout their careers. Their fascination led to inventive modern furniture, such as the Molded Plastic Chair. Designed in 1948, it was the first plastic chair to be mass produced. *The current models look exactly the same as the originals. They remain unupholstered, in keeping with the Eameses requirement that materials be expressed honestly and unselfconsciously. In fact, these were the first one-piece plastic chairs to be left uncovered. *At the same time, the chairs are better than ever. For example, the shell is now manufactured using more environmentally friendly, high-impact plastic. Back to Features at a Glance: * Landmark Design *Organic shape *Clean, simple form sculpted to fit the body *First presented at the Museum of Modern Art in 1948, the chairs have achieved a pervasive presence that proves the staying power of good design *Todays recreation looks the same as the original *Four-leg metal base * Smart Construction *Durable design, even in public spaces *Choose from five colorful shells: black, light blue, lime green, red, or white *Many uses in the home, office, caf, reception area, or training room * Thoughtful Engineering *Designed for minimum environmental impact *Shells are recyclable polypropylene *Shell is dyed throughout so colors remain vibrant even after years of hard use *Rubber shock mounts where shell meets the base provide extended comfort