{"title":"Vitra – Eames Fiberglass Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic fibreglass chairs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 1948, Charles and Ray Eames, the designers of the Fiberglass Chair, submitted a chair with an ergonomically shaped seat shell and a concept for different bases to the Museum of Modern Art's \"International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design\". The couple won second prize, but initially presented their designs in metal. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo make the chair suitable for series production, however, they needed an alternative material. In their research, they came across fibreglass-reinforced polyester resin, which was ideal for industrial processing thanks to its mouldable yet strong properties. Until then used only for military purposes, the material found its way into the furniture industry and proved the perfect solution for Charles and Ray Eames. The surface texture also made the seat shells special: the irregularities and clearly visible fibres gave the material a natural look and a distinctive feel. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to the comfortable seat shells, the two designers developed a series of expressive bases that could be freely combined with the chair. Alongside the classic metal Eiffel Tower base and the wooden base reinforced with metal struts, classic four-legged and rocking chair versions were later produced. This choice of configurations still makes the chairs special today. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharles and Ray Eames also placed great importance on the colours of the Fiberglass Chairs, which was initially a challenge. Until then, fibreglass had only been available uncoloured, so the two had to look for a suitable dyeing method. They spent a lot of time at the factory and worked with numerous prototypes to create a colour palette that perfectly emphasises the chair's organic shape. The first Fiberglass Chair colours included Greige, Elephant Hide Grey and Parchment. Later, the palette was expanded with Sea Foam Green, Navy Blue, yellow, dark and light ochre and red – colours that are available again today. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday, the Vitra Eames Fiberglass Chair is a true classic that has lost none of its original charm. As an alternative to fibreglass, the chair is also available with a polypropylene seat shell under the name Eames Plastic Chair.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vitra-eames-fiberglass-armchair-daw","title":"Vitra - Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAW","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Vitra Eames Fiberglass Armchair\u003c\/h2\u003e Vitra ’s Eames Chair has recently become one of the absolute classics of home furnishings. Thanks to its sturdy seat shell and understated design, the Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAW can be used anywhere.\u003ch2\u003e\r\nDesign Classic with a Fiberglass Shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe appeal of fiberglass lies in its irregular surface—which, thanks to the clearly visible fibers, looks almost like a natural material—as well as its exceptional durability. Vitra offers the fiberglass chairs by Charles and Ray Eames in several early original colors. They showcase the vibrant look typical of fiberglass—and so highly valued today.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eConfigurable Classic Chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe fiberglass seat shells can be combined with various wooden and metal bases in different colors, making them extremely versatile and suitable for use in private homes at the dining table or desk, as well as in hotels—and, with a powder-coated base, even outdoors.","brand":"Vitra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57431541514584,"sku":"163144","price":1205.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Vitra-Eames-Fiberglass-Armchair-DAW-Ahorn-dunkel-Eames-sea-foam-green-frei.jpg?v=1780483520"},{"product_id":"vitra-eames-fiberglass-side-chair-dsw","title":"Vitra - Eames Fiberglass Side Chair DSW","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEames DSW Chair Made of Fiberglass\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Eames DSW Side Chair (\u003cstrong\u003eDining\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight \u003cstrong\u003eSide\u003c\/strong\u003eChair \u003cstrong\u003eWood\u003c\/strong\u003eBase) was submitted as a design by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948 to the “International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design,” won second prize, and went into production shortly thereafter. The organically shaped seat was initially made of polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass, which proved to be particularly easy to mold, comfortable, and pleasant to the touch. Using this material—which was new to the furniture industry—the designers succeeded in bringing a unique seat shell with a timeless design to the market.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Eames Chair\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nIn the early 1990s, however, production of fiberglass shells was discontinued for environmental reasons. Instead, the seat shells were now manufactured from polypropylene. Many design enthusiasts, however, noted from the very beginning that the chairs’ charm was primarily defined by the visible fiberglass strands in the material. Thanks to improved manufacturing processes, Vitra is now, years later, returning to the roots of the DWS and once again offering the chair made of polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass in some of the original colors.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWooden Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe base is the signature four-legged wooden frame, available in various versions with delicate metal struts. Together with the fiberglass shell, this creates a harmonious blend of materials that blends seamlessly into any setting—whether at the dining table at home, in restaurants, cafeterias, or public waiting areas.","brand":"Vitra","offers":[{"title":"Eames Raw Umber","offer_id":57431564157272,"sku":"156634","price":966.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eames Classic Red","offer_id":57431564190040,"sku":"162922","price":966.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Vitra-Eames-Fiberglass-Chairs-DSW-Ahorn-schwarz-Eames-raw-umber-Filzgleiter-schwarz-frei.jpg?v=1780483702"},{"product_id":"vitra-eames-fiberglass-side-chair-dsr","title":"Vitra - Eames Fiberglass Side Chair DSR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic Chair with Fiberglass Shell\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Eames Side Chair DSR (\u003cstrong\u003eDining\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight \u003cstrong\u003eSide\u003c\/strong\u003eChair \u003cstrong\u003eRod\u003c\/strong\u003eBase) is a true classic in home furnishings and has lost none of its charm since its launch in 1950. The organically shaped seat shell was manufactured from fiberglass-reinforced polyester resin, while the DSR’s base consists of delicate steel struts, giving it a lightweight appearance.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBack to the Original Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nIn the early 1990s, production of the fiberglass seat shells was switched to polypropylene. Now, thanks to improved manufacturing processes, Vitra is returning to the original design and once again producing the seat shells with fiberglass reinforcement in the classic colors.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable Seat Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThen as now, the chair impresses with both its design and comfort: The ergonomically shaped seat shell adapts perfectly to the body, and thanks to the integrated “shock mounts” between the shell and the frame, the chair gives slightly, ensuring optimal comfort even over extended periods.\r\nWhether in a home setting at the dining table or desk, or in public spaces such as restaurants or hotels, this timeless design is incredibly versatile.","brand":"Vitra","offers":[{"title":"Navy Blue \/ high-gloss chrome","offer_id":57431568810328,"sku":"156596","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elephant Hide Grey \/ high-gloss chrome","offer_id":57431568843096,"sku":"156598","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sea Foam Green \/ high-gloss chrome","offer_id":57431568875864,"sku":"156599","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raw Umber \/ high-gloss chrome","offer_id":57431568908632,"sku":"156600","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Parchment \/ basic dark powder-coated","offer_id":57431568941400,"sku":"156601","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue \/ basic dark powder-coated","offer_id":57431568974168,"sku":"156602","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Orange \/ basic dark powder-coated","offer_id":57431569006936,"sku":"156604","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elephant Hide Grey \/ basic dark powder-coated","offer_id":57431569039704,"sku":"156605","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sea Foam Green \/ basic dark powder-coated","offer_id":57431569072472,"sku":"156606","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raw Umber \/ basic dark powder-coated","offer_id":57431569105240,"sku":"156607","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eames sea foam green \/ white","offer_id":57431569138008,"sku":"172079","price":778.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Vitra-Eames-Fiberglass-Chairs-DSR-verchromt-Eames-navy-blue-frei.jpg?v=1780483773"},{"product_id":"vitra-eames-fiberglass-barstuhl","title":"Vitra - Eames Fiberglass Bar Stool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMinimalist Bar Stool\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nCharles and Ray Eames developed the Eames Fiberglass bar stools for Vitra , developed the first industrially manufactured plastic chairs. Their organically shaped seat shells are available with various base options. The four-legged base of the Eames Fiberglass bar stool is available in two heights: medium for typical kitchen bars and high for standing tables. It is either powder-coated black or chrome-plated and features a footrest.","brand":"Vitra","offers":[{"title":"chrome-plated\/elephant hide-grey \/ high","offer_id":57431574249816,"sku":"334675","price":976.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"chrome-plated\/navy blue \/ high","offer_id":57431574282584,"sku":"334678","price":976.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"basic dark\/elephant hide-grey \/ high","offer_id":57431574348120,"sku":"334688","price":951.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"basic dark\/navy blue \/ high","offer_id":57431574380888,"sku":"334690","price":951.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"basic dark\/parchment \/ high","offer_id":57431574413656,"sku":"334691","price":951.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"chrome-plated\/parchment \/ medium","offer_id":57431574511960,"sku":"334700","price":976.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"basic dark\/parchment \/ medium","offer_id":57431574610264,"sku":"334709","price":976.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Vitra-Eames-Fiberglass-Barstuhl-hoch-verchromt-elephant-hide-grey.jpg?v=1780483794"},{"product_id":"vitra-eames-fiberglass-armchair-dar","title":"Vitra - Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEames Fiberglass with Eiffel Tower Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIn 2020, the classic Eames chair returns to its roots and is once again being manufactured by Vitra using fiberglass in select original colors. The four-legged base is available in chrome-plated or powder-coated steel.\r\nThe Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAR (Dining Height Armchair Rod Base) is offered by Vitra in many different variations, colors, and with various bases. This allows you to customize the chair to your own preferences. The fiberglass version stands out with its fibrous surface texture, which makes each chair a unique piece.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for Outdoor Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe DAR armchair can be arranged in a private setting at the dining table, desk, or individually in the hallway, but it also fits perfectly in restaurants and hotels. 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