Chair | DSR

Vitra DSR Chair – Ref. 440300000301

Iconic design, structural lightness and timeless comfort signed Charles & Ray Eames

The Vitra DSR Chair (ref. 440300000301) is one of the most iconic pieces in the Eames Plastic Chairs collection, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the 1950s.

Its name – Dining Height Side Chair Rod Base – evokes its crossed steel rod base, nicknamed the Eiffel Tower for its graphic, airy structure.

Released by Vitra with the same concern for quality, durability and authenticity, the DSR embodies the philosophy of the Eames couple: functional, accessible and timeless design, conceived to embellish everyday life.

Organic design and universal comfort

The seat shell in solution-dyed polypropylene of the Vitra DSR features fluid and balanced lines, designed to naturally follow the silhouette of the body.

Without armrests, the DSR has a clean, universal silhouette, perfectly suited to contemporary spaces.

The slightly matt surface, pleasant to the touch, reflects the elegant sobriety of Eames design.

Soft and flexible, the shell ensures long-lasting seating comfort, even with prolonged use, and remains easy to maintain, true to the practical spirit of post-war American design.

“Eiffel Tower” base: lightness and stability

The crossed steel rod base, emblematic of the DSR model, gives the chair its unique visual signature.

This slim, geometric “Eiffel Tower” base combines structural rigidity with visual lightness.

His technical design illustrates the Eames’ ability to transform an industrial approach into a poetic, timeless form.

Available in chrome or lacquered versions, the base guarantees perfect stability and remarkable resistance to everyday use, while emphasising the purity of the shell.

Polyvalence of use and adaptability

Thanks to its airy profile and compact size, the Vitra DSR fits easily into all types of environments:

• Residential: dining room, kitchen, home office;

• Professional: meeting rooms, collaborative spaces, reception areas;

• Collective: restaurants, cafeterias, designer waiting areas.

Lightweight and easy to move, it adapts to modular and flexible layouts, while adding a contemporary and refined touch to each space.

Ergonomics and durability according to Vitra

The balanced dimensions of the DSR – approximately 83 cm in total height, 46.5 cm in width, 55 cm in depth and 43 cm in seat height – guarantee natural ergonomic comfort.

The shell hugs the curve of the back and accompanies body movements for a relaxed and dynamic posture.

Manufactured in Europe to Vitra quality standards, the DSR is made from recyclable materials:

• Solid-dyed polypropylene, flexible, strong and durable;

• Steel base, chromed or lacquered, designed to last for decades.

Protective glides adapted to each type of floor ensure smooth, silent gliding, prolonging the furniture’s longevity.

Customisation and finishes

The DSR chair comes in a wide range of colours: from neutral, sober tones to more expressive, contemporary hues.

It can be completed with a Soft Seat cushion or full fixed upholstery, available in a wide selection of Vitra fabrics and leathers, for added comfort and an even more refined aesthetic.

This modularity makes it both versatile and customisable, suitable for all interior styles.

Technical data sheet – DSR chair ref. 440300000301

An icon of Eames design, still relevant today

More than 70 years after its creation, the Vitra DSR chair – Ref. 440300000301 remains an icon of modern furniture.

Its combination of lightness, comfort and graphic elegance continues to seduce designers, architects and lovers of beautiful objects.

With its fluid shell and sculptural “Eiffel Tower” base, it embodies Eames design in its purest form: a rational, ergonomic and deeply human approach.

A true classic reissued by Vitra, the DSR traverses the decades without ever losing its relevance – an essential piece of high-end contemporary furniture.