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Eames Plastic Flesh RE - The eco-responsible version of the design icon Flesh
A Vitra original, a timeless investment
When you choose an Eames Plastic Chair RE from Vitra, you're buying an iconic piece of 20th-century design. A true original, this creation by Charles & Ray Eames retains its value over time and will be passed on to future generations. Only Swiss manufacture ...
A Vitra original, a timeless investment
When you choose an Eames Plastic Chair RE from Vitra, you're buying an iconic piece of 20th-century design. A true original, this creation by Charles & Ray Eames retains its value over time and will be passed on to future generations. Only Swiss manufacture ...
Eames Plastic Flesh RE - The eco-responsible version of the design icon Flesh
A Vitra original, a timeless investment
When you choose an Eames Plastic Chair RE from Vitra, you're buying an iconic piece of 20th-century design. A true original, this creation by Charles & Ray Eames retains its value over time and will be passed on to future generations. Only Swiss manufacturer Vitra is authorized to produce these models in Europe, guaranteeing their authenticity and unrivalled quality.
Legendary design revisited in recycled plastic
Since January 2024, Vitra has been taking a step forward with a more environmentally-friendly version of its iconic Eames Plastic Flesh. Renamed the Eames Plastic Chair RE, this chair is now made from post-consumer recycled plastic, sourced from the "Gelber Sack" household waste collection program in Germany. A responsible choice that combines sustainability and aesthetics, with 100% recyclable Shells sprinkled with light pigments testifying to their ecological origin.
A pioneering chair in furniture history
Charles & Ray Eames' Shell Chairs revolutionized the world of design in 1950 by becoming the first mass-produced plastic chairs. Their one-piece molded seat shell, designed to fit the human anatomy, marked a major breakthrough. Initially developed in Fibreglass, these chairs paved the way for a new type of furniture: modular seating with multiple interchangeable legs.
DSW: the elegance of wood and plastic
The Dining Height Side Flesh Wood Base (DSW) model combines the iconic Shell with a Solid wood Legs, adding a warm, sophisticated touch. Its perfect balance of modernity and tradition makes it ideal for both contemporary and timeless interiors.
Why choose the Eames Plastic Flesh RE?
-Iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames
An eco-responsible model made from recycled and recyclable plastic
-Unrivalled comfort, thanks to its ergonomic Shell
-Exceptional modularity with a choice of legs
A Vitra original with a 10-year guarantee of quality and durability
Choose timeless, responsible design with the Eames Plastic Flesh RE. A cult piece, ready to stand the test of time with elegance.
A Vitra original, a timeless investment
When you choose an Eames Plastic Chair RE from Vitra, you're buying an iconic piece of 20th-century design. A true original, this creation by Charles & Ray Eames retains its value over time and will be passed on to future generations. Only Swiss manufacturer Vitra is authorized to produce these models in Europe, guaranteeing their authenticity and unrivalled quality.
Legendary design revisited in recycled plastic
Since January 2024, Vitra has been taking a step forward with a more environmentally-friendly version of its iconic Eames Plastic Flesh. Renamed the Eames Plastic Chair RE, this chair is now made from post-consumer recycled plastic, sourced from the "Gelber Sack" household waste collection program in Germany. A responsible choice that combines sustainability and aesthetics, with 100% recyclable Shells sprinkled with light pigments testifying to their ecological origin.
A pioneering chair in furniture history
Charles & Ray Eames' Shell Chairs revolutionized the world of design in 1950 by becoming the first mass-produced plastic chairs. Their one-piece molded seat shell, designed to fit the human anatomy, marked a major breakthrough. Initially developed in Fibreglass, these chairs paved the way for a new type of furniture: modular seating with multiple interchangeable legs.
DSW: the elegance of wood and plastic
The Dining Height Side Flesh Wood Base (DSW) model combines the iconic Shell with a Solid wood Legs, adding a warm, sophisticated touch. Its perfect balance of modernity and tradition makes it ideal for both contemporary and timeless interiors.
Why choose the Eames Plastic Flesh RE?
-Iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames
An eco-responsible model made from recycled and recyclable plastic
-Unrivalled comfort, thanks to its ergonomic Shell
-Exceptional modularity with a choice of legs
A Vitra original with a 10-year guarantee of quality and durability
Choose timeless, responsible design with the Eames Plastic Flesh RE. A cult piece, ready to stand the test of time with elegance.
In detail:
Variation : Cotton white / Yellowy white shade maple
Brand : Vitra
Designer : Charles & Ray Eames
Type : Chair
Colour : Shell: Cotton white - Base, legs: yellow maple (light wood) - Cross-braces - Furniture glides: black
Material : Shell: post-consumer recycled plastic from household waste (100% recyclable) - Base, legs in solid maple in shades of yellow (from Western Europe and/or Poland) - Crossbars in basic dark tubular steel - Furniture glides in felt.
- Dimensions : W 46.5 x D 55 cm x H 83 cm - Seat: H 43 cm
- Weight : 11 lb
- Characteristics : Shell made of recycled material from Kitchen cupboard waste (the shell has tiny dots of pigment) - Design icon - Model designed in 1950 by Charles & Ray Eames - Original Vitra piece stamped and engraved on the underside of the seat (will always retain its value) - 10-year warranty (register your product on the dedicated website to benefit from the extended warranty) - Non-stackable - For indoor use only - Felt glides in basic dark for hard floors.
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