Charles and Ray Eames Set of four Eames Plastic Armchair DAL with seat cushion for Vitra

Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, set of four armchairs, model Eames Plastic Armchair DAL with seat cushion, mustard coloured recycled plastic shell (code: 34 mustard RE), dark mustard upholstered seat cushion, polished die-cast aluminium ‘La Fonda base’, Switzerland, 2000s.

Eames Plastic Armchair DAL is among the most famous armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra.  Seat shell in dyed-through polypropylene. La Fonda base in polished, die-cast aluminium.
The armchair Eames Plastic DAL is a true legend of industrial design, in fact it was the first chair to be mass-produced. The organic shape of the body is able to offer a high level of comfort. A piece of furniture functional and striking in its refined design, perfect to show off in every room. The base for the DAL chair (Dining Height Armchair La Fonda Base) was developed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the legendary New York restaurant La Fonda del Sol. With its central pedestal consisting of four parallel shafts that split at the bottom to form a four-star base, it is one of the most elegant and unconventional bases ever designed by the Eameses.
This item is in good, used condition with minor traces of age and use.

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Charles and Ray Eames were an influential husband-and-wife design team who significantly shaped modern design during the mid-20th century. Charles (1907–1978) had a background in architecture, while Ray (1912–1988) was an artist. Together, they created iconic furniture pieces, such as the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, known for their innovative use of materials like molded plywood and fibreglass. The Eameses' multidisciplinary approach extended beyond furniture design to architecture, films, and exhibitions. Their work is characterised by a harmonious blend of functionality, simplicity, and aesthetic appeal, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire designers worldwide.