Eiffel base armchair by Eames for Vitra

Moulded plastic armchair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Switzerland. Limited edition poppy red on chrome base.

Designed by whom / when Designed in 1950s California, a moulded chair shell by Charles and Ray Eames allowed a variety of bases to be applied efficiently to create different looks. Eames designs are produced in Europe under exclusive licence to Vitra Switzerland. 1 x red available

Inspiration This design was a response to a perceived need for a simple, modern, lightweight chair of gracious form, able to adapt to many situations. It still lives up to these original design tenets, and can be seen with its various base options in residential and commercial projects worldwide.

Fabrication Dyed through polypropylene seat shell, welded chromed steel wire ‘eiffel’ base. rubber non scratch ferrules.

Design Consigned Stylist An American modernist design. The iconic Eiffel chair in poppy red, for the home office or that living or bedroom corner in need of a shot of modernist colour. Style with a natural sheepskin for cosy comfort in winter.

DC Insider Fibreglass production soon proved to be an environmental failure, so since 2001 Eames chair shells are made of 100% recyclable and durable polypropylene.

DC Collectors Modernist future collectible. Authentic Eames Eiffel base armchair in the original Eames ‘poppy red’ on chrome base. Made in Switzerland by Vitra.

DC Insider 2025 RRP AUD $1,560 Living Edge

Mark of Authenticity Shell base embossed and wearing Vitra stickers

Provenance  One owner early 2000s. Currently unused in storage.

Our Condition Report 4/5 Excellent with little sign of use and no faults.

*Free delivery Melbourne metro on this iconic authentic designer chair

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