Eames Chairs

Everything You Need to Know Before Selecting an Eames Eiffel Chair

For retro furniture fans, the Eames Eiffel chair can complement a mid-century modern look. eBay has a selection of reasonably priced Eames chairs in a variety of styles, materials, and colours. Here are some things you should know before selecting your Eames chair.

The design of a Charles Eames Eiffel chair is both retro and timeless. Some features of the Eames chair that you can find on eBay include the following:

• Sleek design: Eames designed furniture that is notable for its sleek, clean design aesthetic.
• Graceful lines: Eames chairs often have the smooth, curved look of an eggshell.
• Functional: A classic example of "form follows function," the Eames chair deliberately unites simple beauty with practicality. The Eames DSW, or dowel-leg side chair, features legs made of smooth wooden dowels for clean lines and structural stability
• Ergonomic: With a deep seat pocket, rounded edges, and a waterfall seat edge, the Eames chair conforms to your body and reduces pressure on the thighs.
• Classic colours: Eames chairs typically come in white, black, shades of brown, or bolder colours such as royal blue or bright yellow.

Eames chairs original to the 1950s design were often made out of fiberglass or even moulded plywood. Nowadays, Eames Eiffel chairs by John Lewis are made out of recyclable polypropylene. Eames DSW chairs have solid wood dowel legs and steel bar frames for structural support.

Some eBay selections may require some degree of minor assembly. It's always a good idea to make sure whether your specific Eames Eiffel chair requires special attention. Each product may have a slightly different procedure, so refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

Because Eames chairs are designed for functionality, they tend to be very easy to clean and care for. Modern versions of the chairs are typically made of moulded ABS plastic that tends to resist many ordinary spills, scuffs, or stains, although use may eventually show. For routine household clean up jobs, chairs can be washed easily with a damp, soft cloth or mild detergent.

Recently produced Eames chairs do not typically require extreme care, special polishes, or waxes in order to maintain their condition. Reasonable routine care should keep your Eames chair looking sharp.