This chair was first designed in 1948 and presented at the New York Museum of Modern Art competition, ‘Low-Cost Furniture Design’. In this latest version made of polypropylene, the armchair now offers even greater sitting comfort. Vitra has retained Charles & Ray Eames’ idea of combining a comfortable seat with different bases, in order to achieve the widest use for the chair. With various bases, shell colours and upholstery options, the Eames Plastic Armchair is a truly versatile piece suited to the home, cafés, offices, lobbies and waiting rooms.
This chair is part of the Eames collection of shell chairs.