DAX chair Eames Vitra black

DAX chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra in black.

name: DAX / plastic armchair,
designer: Charles & Ray Eames,
manufacturer: Vitra,
design year: 1950,
year of manufacture: 2007,

“The Plastic Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames were the very first chairs to be developed out of plastic for industrial production. Their organically shaped seat shells can be combined with a variety of different bases. The DAX chair (Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has a visually understated four-legged tubular steel base…” -text: Vitra

DAX = Dining height Armchair X-base;

one piece polypropylene (plastic) shell with integrated armrests;

upholstered memory foam seat cushion;

chromed tube steel base and legs; in the original design the tubes crossed under the seat providing only one spot to weld, this was quickly changed to the ‘H’ profile you see here;

adjustable levelling feet;

design classic!

originally designed as a dining room chair, but usable anywhere!

good used condition, some: scratches, scuffs and minor stains;

mid-century modern, vintage, retro, 50s, 1950s, fifties,