Vitra’s DKR Wire Chair was created in 1951 when Charles and Ray Eames, inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s work, decided to create a light and durable chair with as small amount of materials as possible. The most functional solution turned out to be a square-shaped cross structure in steel wire. Thanks to its airy and ergonomic shape and the classic Eiffel base, Wire Chair DKR will bring fresh, graphic edge to all kinds of interiors year after year.
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Vitra
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Vitra’s DKR Wire Chair was created in 1951 when Charles and Ray Eames, inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s work, decided to create a light and durable chair with as small amount of materials as possible. The most functional solution turned out to be a square-shaped cross structure in steel wire. Thanks to its airy and ergonomic shape and the classic Eiffel base, Wire Chair DKR will bring fresh, graphic edge to all kinds of interiors year after year.
- Width: 49 cm
- Depth: 51 cm
- Height: 85 cm
- Seat height: 43 cm
- Colour Chrome
- Material Chrome plated steel wire
- Warranty 10 years (product must be registered at manufacturer's website within 3 months of the purchase date)
- Product ID: AK41215000-01
Charles and Ray Eames were an American design duo whose work left a lasting mark on the history of modern design. Their output ranged from furniture to architecture, exhibitions and film, all united by a curious and experimental approach.
The Eameses’ design philosophy is defined by ergonomics, innovative use of materials and a playful yet timeless aesthetic. Many of their iconic designs, such as the Eames Lounge Chair and Eames Plastic Chairs, are now part of Vitra’s collection.
Charles & Ray Eames – the most iconic duo of modern design
Charles and Ray Eames were an American design couple whose work is virtually impossible to miss for anyone with an interest in design.
Charles Eames was born in 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri. He began studying architecture at Washington University and continued his education at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan in 1940. It was at Cranbrook that he met his future wife Ray (née Kaiser), an artist and photographer from Sacramento, California. The couple married in 1941.
A celebration of multidisciplinary creativity
From 1941 onwards, Charles and Ray Eames experimented with moulded plywood furniture, and in 1946 their work was exhibited at MoMA in New York. In 1948, furniture manufacturer Herman Miller began producing their designs, and the following year they built the iconic Eames House in California. The remarkable building served not only as their home but also as a living exhibition space showcasing works by leading designers of the time.
In the 1950s, the Eameses increasingly turned their focus towards film and photography. Their work spanned furniture, exhibition design, short films and visual communication – always driven by experimentation and technical innovation.
Pioneers of 20th-century design
The impact of Charles and Ray Eames on Swiss manufacturer Vitra has been profound. From the very beginning, the foundation of Vitra’s collection has been built on Eames classics such as the Eames Lounge Chair, various versions of the Plastic Chair, the Hang it all coat rack and other iconic pieces.
Throughout their careers, Charles and Ray Eames received numerous accolades, including the British Royal Gold Medal and the American Institute of Architects’ Twenty-five Year Award. In 1985, the Industrial Designers Society of America named them the most influential designers of the 20th century. Ever prolific, Charles Eames passed away in St. Louis in 1978, with Ray following him exactly ten years later.
Who: Charles & Ray Eames
- Charles (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) were an American design duo who had a profound impact on 20th-century modern design.
- Charles trained as an architect, Ray as a painter; their collaboration began in the 1940s.
- Their work spans furniture, exhibitions, film and architecture, often with an experimental and cross-disciplinary approach.
- Their design language combines technical ingenuity, ergonomics and a bold use of materials.
- Notable designs: Vitra’s Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, the Eames Plastic Chair collection, and the Hang it all coat rack.
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