Description
Why choose the DKL Wire Chair – La Fonda Base, legs?
- A modernist design icon by Charles & Ray Eames
- Graphic and sophisticated La Fonda legs, designed for urban elegance
- A lightweight, openwork structure, emblematic of the 1950s
- An original Vitra piece with enduring value and a 10-year warranty
A sculptural chair offering everyday comfort
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Vitra, the Wire Chair DKL embodies the quintessence of designer furniture. Combining formal rigor with technical audacity, it symbolizes the ingenuity of the 1950s, a pivotal era when industrial innovation merged with refined design.
A historic design born of experimentation
As early as 1951, the Eameses explored the potential of steel wire, seeking to combine the visual transparency of a wireframe structure with the sensuality of an organic form. Inspired by their famous Plastic Side Chair, the Wire Chair translates the principles of modern comfort into a lightweight, durable, and visually striking material. Its La Fonda legs, designed in 1961 for a New York restaurant conceived by Alexander Girard, perfectly balance stability and elegance. With its four branches and central column, it stands out as one of the Eames couple’s most refined legs.
A piece designed to last
Crafted from welded steel wire with an epoxy finish, the chair combines structural strength with visual elegance. It is suited for both heavy use and exceptional interiors, thanks to manufacturing standards of rare precision, certified by Vitra. The seat naturally conforms to the body’s curves, ensuring support and comfort even without padding.
A statement piece for sophisticated decoration
With its airy silhouette and distinctive legs, the Wire Chair DKL fits seamlessly into minimalist, arty, or brutalist settings. It pairs beautifully with raw or tactile materials, from light wood to Terrazzo, marble, and matte ceramic. A bold, sculptural piece, designed to last… and be passed down through generations.
Care: Clean the steel wire shell with a soft, damp cloth.
CAUTION: Suitable for outdoor use (indoor use only for the chromed steel model.)
In detail:
Variation : White
Brand : Vitra
Designer : Charles & Ray Eames
Type : Chair
Colour : White
Material : Steel wire, formed and welded, epoxy finish - Legs: die-cast aluminium, epoxy finish
- Dimensions : W 49 x D 50 cm x H 87.5 cm
- Weight : 15.18 lb
- Characteristics : For indoor & outdoor use - Design icon - 1951 model designed by Charles & Ray Eames - Original piece by Vitra (will retain its value) - 10-year warranty (register your product on the dedicated website to benefit from the extended warranty) - La Fonda legs (central column and 4-spoke base)
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