Eames DKW-5 Wire Chair
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The Wire Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames echo the form of the Eames Plastic Chairs. The spot-welded wire shell gives the metal chairs their transparent look, while the wooden base of the DKW lends a warm and casual contrast to the essentially technical appearance of the design. The metal components of DKW have a black powder-coated finish; the four wooden legs come in various shades of maple.
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Designed by Charles and Ray Eames out of welded steel wire with a chrome finish, the Wire Chair is a variation on the theme of the organically shaped one-piece seat shell, combining transparent lightness with technological sophistication. The seat shell can be joined with a variety of different bases. In addition, the Wire Chair is available without upholstery, with a seat pad or with a two-piece seat and back pad. Due to the shape of the latter, this is also known as the 'Bikini' pad.Now the Wire Chair is available with a dark powder coating. This emphasises the transparency of the seat shell and fives the chair a homely touch. DKW, another new model with a wooden base, amplifies this homely touch even further. For the maple base, various wood shades are available.
Backrest and seat: Shaped and welded, chromed or powder coated
Base: Four legged base with cross struts (DKR); wooden base (DKW)
Glides: With glides for carpet or optionally with felt glides hard floors.
- New Height: 85.0cm
Depth: 51.0cm
Width: 49.0cm
Seat Height: 43.0cm