Our Eames plastic armchair DAW in white is a pair of Eames-style dining armchairs: one-piece white ABS shells with the arms moulded in, set on solid beech legs and a black wire cross-brace. Pick this pair when you want arms at the table but do not want two bigger chairs to crowd the room. White keeps a 63 cm wide shell looking light, so the pair sits easily in small dining spaces, pale Scandinavian rooms and bright open-plan kitchens.
Each chair is our own style reproduction of the 1950 moulded armchair by Charles and Ray Eames. We follow its shape and proportions, then build it with our own shell, legs and fittings.
White DAW Armchair Pair: Features That Matter at the Table
- Arms moulded into the shell. There are no separate arm pieces or joints to work loose. The arm tops sit 26 cm above the seat, which gives your elbows somewhere to rest when you stay at the table after the meal.
- Deep seat with a curved front edge. The shell wraps around your hips and lower back, and the front edge rolls downward rather than ending in a hard lip. It feels softer against the backs of your legs.
- UV-stable white finish. The surface is treated to resist fading, so a chair by a sunny window keeps its colour alongside the one in the shade.
- Solid beech legs with a wire cross-brace. The brace ties all four legs together, keeping the base steady when you lean back or push yourself up from the arms.
- Wipe-clean plastic. Spills and crumbs come off with a damp cloth.
- Two identical chairs. A matched pair for the head and foot of a longer table, or for both sides of a small one.
Why a White Eames Plastic Armchair DAW?
An armchair shell is wider and taller than a side chair, so colour changes how much space it seems to take. In white, the larger shape reads as a soft outline. Your eye goes to the beech legs and the thin black brace underneath, and the chair looks lighter than its size.
That makes white the easiest armchair to place at the ends of a table. Two white armchairs mark the head and foot without darkening the table, whether the side chairs are wood, white or a mix. It also suits a minimalist white dining room or a Scandinavian scheme with pale oak.
White does show dark marks sooner than black: coffee drips, shoe scuffs on the front edge and hand marks on the arms. The upside is that you spot them early and wipe them off.
Eames DAW Chair Pair in White: Materials and Build
Each seat is a single injection-moulded ABS shell. Seat, back and both arms come out of the mould as one piece, so the curve runs unbroken from one arm, around the back and down to the other. ABS takes a smooth, even white finish that wipes clean without fuss.
Underneath, four solid beech dowel legs splay outward for a wide footprint: the base measures 60 cm across. The black wire cross-brace links the legs in an X on each side, giving the base its Eiffel nickname. Each shell fixes to its base at four points, and the natural beech is the warmest colour on the chair, linking it to wooden floors and tables nearby.
Design Background: The 1950 Armchair and the Newer “RE” Name
Charles and Ray Eames launched their moulded plastic armchair in 1950, with one shell that could sit on several different bases. The wooden-leg dining version is the one people now search for as the DAW.
If you shop around, you may also see “RE DAW” and “Cotton White”. In 2024 the chair’s current producer switched its shells to plastic recycled from household packaging and renamed the range with “RE”, according to its own product notes. Our chair is not that version; its shell is white ABS.
White Eames DAW Eiffel Armchair: Specifications
| Brand | Sederica |
| Product | Eames Style DAW Eiffel Armchair, set of 2 |
| Design reference | Style reproduction of the 1950 Charles and Ray Eames moulded plastic armchair |
| In the box | 2 armchairs |
| Shell | Injection-moulded ABS, one piece with integrated armrests, UV-stable finish |
| Colour | White shell, natural beech legs, black wire brace |
| Legs | Solid beech dowels with wire cross-brace |
| Cleaning | Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap |
| Feature | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 44 cm |
| Armrest Height | 70 cm |
| Armrest Length | 33 cm |
| Shell width | 63 cm |
| Base width | 60 cm |
| Depth | 50 cm |
| Overall height | 82 cm |
Is This White Eames DAW Chair Set of 2 Right for You?
A good choice if you
- want two armchairs for the ends of a four- or six-seat table. Check that each end of your table is at least about 70 cm wide so the 63 cm shell fits without hanging past the corners.
- want arms in a small kitchen without the bulk of upholstered carvers.
- already own our white DSW set of four and want matching armchairs at the head and foot.
- need a light, easy-to-move chair for a bedroom, reading corner or guest room.
Consider another version if
- your table edge or frame sits lower than about 72 cm. The arms reach 70 cm, so they may stop short of the table. Our armless white DSW pair tucks in fully.
- you would rather hide marks than wipe them often. The black DAW pair is the same chair in a darker shell.
- you want the chairs to add colour. The light blue DAW pair does that.
- you like this white armchair shell but want it to rock. See our white RAR rocking chair.
White Eames Plastic Armchair Set of 2 vs Our Other Shell Chairs
| White DAW pair (this page) | Black DAW pair | Light blue DAW pair | White DSW pair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arms | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Shell size | 63 cm wide | 63 cm wide | 63 cm wide | Narrower side chair |
| Colour effect | Keeps a large shell looking light | Sharpens the outline | Adds a soft colour accent | Lightest look, smaller chair |
| Best place | Table ends, light rooms | Loft-style or monochrome rooms | A colour accent at the table | Long sides of a table, tight spaces |
All four sets use the same beech legs and wire brace. Browse every option in our Eames-style dining chair collection.
Care for White Arms, Shells and Beech Legs
- Wipe the arm tops once a week. Hand cream, sun cream and skin oils build up there first and leave a grey film on white.
- Use warm water with a little mild soap, then dry with a soft cloth. Skip scouring powders and solvent sprays, which leave dull patches that show on a white surface.
- Sit in the seat, not on the arms, and do not hang heavy shopping bags from them.
- Dry the beech legs after mopping and wipe off sticky spills before they soak in.
- Check the four screws under each seat after the first few weeks of use and tighten them gently if needed.
- Lift the chair to move it rather than dragging it.
White Eames DAW Armchairs: Five Buyer Questions
Apart from the colour, is this pair different from your black and light blue DAW chairs?
No. All three pairs use the same shell shape and size, the same beech legs and the same wire brace. Only the shell colour changes, so choose by the room and how much cleaning you want to do.
Will these armchairs match your white DSW chairs at one table?
Yes. Both use white ABS shells on natural beech legs with a black brace, so a white DSW set of four along the sides and this pair at the ends makes a six-seat table. White can vary slightly between production batches, so ordering everything at the same time gives the closest match.
How much room does each armchair need at the end of a table?
Allow at least about 70 cm of table width per end. The shell is 63 cm wide and the legs spread to 60 cm, so a narrower table end leaves the arms sticking out past the corners.
Can I push myself up from the arms?
Yes, that is part of what the arms are for. They are moulded as one piece with the seat and back, not screwed on. Sitting or perching on the armrests is a different load, so please avoid it. We have not published a maximum load figure; email us if you need one.
Does the white DAW armchair work as a bedroom or dressing-table chair?
It does, as long as the table top clears the 70 cm arms if you want to slide in close. The 44 cm seat is a normal dining height, so it suits a dressing table built to table height. In a bedroom, the white shell stays light against bedding and is easy to move.
These armchairs are Eames-style reproductions designed and sold by Sederica. They are not made by, or connected with, the Eames family or any company producing the 1950 design. Read more in our guide to Eames replicas in Europe, and see our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
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