Vitra

RE DAL - Eames Plastic Armchair Armchair plastic material / (1950) - Base La Fonda / Recycled

Why choose the Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL?

• Authentic Vitra design, born of a pioneering vision
• A 100% recyclable, post-consumer recycled Shell
• An ergonomic design molded in one piece, with enveloping comfort
• Elegant, iconic La Fonda Legs

A modern design icon, faithful to the 1950 original

Treat yourself to an iconic ORIGINAL from Vitra. An original will always retain its value. It will be with you all your life and will outlive you, being passed on to the next generation. The Swiss company Vitra is the only company authorized to manufacture Charles & Ray Eames products for Europe: if you are in possession of an Eames product made by Vitra, you can be sure that it is an original.

A revolutionary Shell, now 100% recycled

Designed in 1950, the Eames Plastic Armchair was the first mass-produced plastic chair. Since January 2024, Vitra has been revisiting this classic under the name Eames Plastic Flesh RE, with a shell made from post-consumer recycled polypropylene, sourced from the German "Gelber Sack" program. Each Shell is 100% recyclable and features subtle pigment variations due to the materials used - a visible trace of its ecological commitment.

An organic shape born of innovation

After several unsuccessful attempts with Plywood or Sheet metal, in the 1940s the Eames discovered Fibreglass, then unheard of in furniture. It enabled them to create a one-piece Shell adapted to the human anatomy. This visionary move gave rise to a new type of furniture: multifunctional seats whose shells could be combined with a variety of Legs to suit all uses.

Controlled comfort, anchored in everyday life

Molded into a fluid shape, the Shell offers exceptional comfort thanks to its ergonomic curvature and matte finish. This RE DAL model is distinguished by its die-cast aluminium La Fonda Legs: designed in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York, this compact four-branch base combines a tapered central column with a sleek circular base, ideal for maximum stability without sacrificing elegance.

A sculptural presence, between ethics and aesthetics

Available in a range of subtly pigmented matte colors, the RE DAL chair is equally at home in a contemporary dining room, a sleek desk or a sophisticated reading area. Its continuous lines, technical yet decorative legs and recycled composition make it an exceptional piece for lovers of sustainable, enlightened design.

Choosing the Eames Plastic Armchair RE DAL means bringing home a fragment of furniture history, revisited to meet today's challenges. A manifesto of intelligent design, both iconic and responsible.

Care: Clean the Shell with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive or alcohol-based cleaners.

ATTENTION: Armchair not stackable. Indoor use only.

In detail:

• Variation : Dark Black / Base, legs

• Brand : Vitra

• Designer : Charles & Ray Eames

• Type : Armchair

• Colour : Shell: Dark Black / Base, leg

• Material : Shell: Tinted post-consumer recycled polypropylene, 100% recyclable - La Fonda Legs in die-cast aluminium, epoxy finish

• Dimensions : W 63 x D 60.5 cm x H 81.5 cm - Seat : W 46 x D 48.5 x H 41.5 cm
• Weight : 16.5 lb
• Characteristics : Shell made from recycled material from household waste (the shell has tiny pigment dots) - Design icon - Model designed in 1950 by Charles & Ray Eames - Original Vitra piece stamped and engraved under the seat (will always 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-branch base) - For indoor use only.