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What does the DSW in Eames DSW Plastic Chair Stand for?
The acronym DSW denotes the specifications at a glance, standing for Dining (height), Side (chair), Wooden (base). A variation of the Eames DSR, the design is based on the original ‘Eames Fibreglass Chair’.
What is the difference between the Eames DSW and Eames DSR Chair?
Where the Eames DSR features fully metal rod legs, the Eames DSW has the iconic ‘Eiffel Tower’ support rods at the centre but the legs themselves are made from wood. The wooden legs are available in various finishes when designing your own Eames DSW, including Golden Maple, Black Maple, Dark Maple, Honey Toned Ash.
Authentic Eames DSW Chairs from Vitra
Often imitated but never duplicated, official Eames DSW Side Chairs have been manufactured and distributed by Vitra across Europe and the Middle East, since 1957. In the United States, genuine Eames chairs are produced by Herman-Miller who officially license these rights to Vitra in other parts of the world.
Eames Chairs with Wooden Legs
Some would argue that the DSW offers a more thoughtful design than the metal legged DSR by including the 3 materials: plastic, metal and wood. This not only celebrates the achievements of industry and mass production thematically, but the complimentary yet contrasting materials make the DSW arguably more eye catching than the DSR.
Classic Design from Ray & Charles Eames
Entered into the Low-Cost Furniture Design Competition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Eames DSW was unveiled to the public in 1948. Despite being intended as seating around a dining table, the Eames DSW could soon be found in living rooms and bedrooms, along with kitchens and dining rooms. This highly versatile chair also made its way into bars, restaurants, hotel lobbies and event halls; a hit with the masses as well as art critics.