Part of the iconic shell chair collection, the Plastic Side Chair is a beautifully lightweight, adaptable addition to the modern home. First designed for the Museum of Modern Art's Low-Cost Furniture Design Competition in 1948, the revolutionary design went on to become the first industrially manufactured plastic chair. A simple, curvaceous seat shell has been paired with a slender, white powder-coated metal frame, creating a compact, stylish design that can seamlessly coordinate with an array of interior spaces, both large and small.
American husband and wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames have had a profound influence on the visual character of American life, producing original work within the fields of architecture, furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing and the photographic arts.
The Eames’ first partnered with Vitra in 1957 to produce some of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the history of interior design. Today Vitra continues to reflect their philosophy on design and functionality, best understood through Charles’ own words: “Recognising the need is the primary condition for the design”.
