This set gives you two light blue armchairs in one order, each on the classic dowel-leg base with a steel cross-brace. If you have been looking for a replica Eames DAW Eiffel chair that adds colour to the table without dominating the room, this soft sky-blue shell on warm beech legs is a good fit. Sederica supplies the pair ready for the head and foot of a dining table, a breakfast corner or a small home office.
What This Eames DAW Chair Replica Is Made Of
The seat and arms are a single injection-moulded ABS shell. There are no joints where crumbs can collect or where a separate arm could work loose over time. The finish is UV-stable, so the colour holds up far better than untreated plastic.
The integrated armrests are 33 cm long and sit 70 cm from the floor. That is enough to rest your forearms during a long dinner or between emails. The seat is contoured, dipping slightly at the centre and rolling over at the front edge.
Underneath, four solid beech dowel legs carry the shell, tied together by black steel wire rods in an X pattern. That cross-brace is why sellers call this base “Eiffel”: the crossed rods echo the tower’s lattice. The shell fixes to the base with four screws, and the Allen key is in the box.
Design Heritage of the Eames DAW Armchair
Charles and Ray Eames first presented this shell as a stamped-metal prototype for the Museum of Modern Art’s International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design in 1948. By 1950 the design had moved into fibreglass, and it became one of the first plastic chairs made in large numbers. DAW is the model code: Dining height, Armchair, Wood base.
You can see an early 1950s example of the armchair in the V&A collection in London. Our reproduction keeps that outline and uses injection-moulded ABS, which is smooth to the touch and simple to wipe down. Learn more about the couple behind the shape on our Charles and Ray Eames designer page.
Why Choose the Light Blue Eames DAW Eiffel Chair?
Light blue is a cool colour on warm wood, and that contrast is the point. The honey tone of the beech keeps the blue from feeling cold. The blue, in turn, freshens a room full of oak, white walls or pale stone.
We think it looks best against a white or light oak table in a Scandinavian-style kitchen. There, the shell reads as a soft accent rather than a block of colour. It also suits a pastel blue dining corner beside a window seat or open shelving.
Buying two is deliberate. Armchairs take more room than side chairs, so many homes place a pair at each end of the table and armless chairs along the sides. Our DSW side chairs share the same beech legs and shell shape, so the two styles sit together naturally. For matching colour in the living room, our light blue rocking chair uses a similar armchair shell.
Sizing Your DAW Armchair Pair
Each chair measures 63 cm across the shell, 60 cm at the base, 50 cm deep and 82 cm tall. The seat height is 44 cm, a standard height for dining tables of around 72 to 76 cm.
| Feature | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 44 cm |
| Armrest Height | 70 cm |
| Armrest Length | 33 cm |
The number that matters most is the 70 cm armrest height. Measure from the floor to the underside of your table’s frame or apron. If that gap is lower than 70 cm, the arms will stop at the table edge instead of sliding beneath it, so leave a little extra space behind each chair.
Width matters too. At 63 cm across, allow roughly 70 cm of table length per armchair so nobody bumps elbows. Each chair arrives as a shell and a base, ready to join in a few minutes.
Caring for Your Eames Plastic Armchair DAW Replica
Wipe the shell with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water, then dry it. Avoid scouring pads and solvent cleaners, which can dull the surface. Dust the beech legs with a dry microfibre cloth, and wipe spills off the wood quickly, since standing water can raise the grain.
Every few months, turn each chair over and check that the four shell screws are still firm. A quick quarter-turn with the Allen key keeps the seat feeling solid for years.
Why Buy From Sederica
Sederica is a European store for mid-century reproductions made for European homes. We describe every chair plainly as a replica or reproduction, and we publish full measurements so you can check the fit before you order. This pair ships from our EU warehouse and is covered by our 2-year warranty.
See our Legal Disclaimer for terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the armrests slide under my dining table?
Only if the space under your table is taller than 70 cm. The arms on this DAW armchair sit at 70 cm, so measure from the floor to the lowest point of the tabletop frame. Tables with a deep apron often sit lower than that, and the arms will meet the edge. Tables with a slim top, a trestle base or no apron are more likely to leave enough room.
What is the difference between an Eames DAW chair and a DSW chair?
The DAW has arms and the DSW does not. Both use a moulded shell on beech dowel legs with a wire cross-brace. The DAW shell curves up into armrests, which makes it wider at 63 cm and more comfortable for long meals. The armless DSW tucks further under most tables, which is why many buyers put DAW chairs at the ends and DSW chairs along the sides.
Who makes this Eames DAW chair replica?
Sederica does. This is a reproduction inspired by the armchair Charles and Ray Eames designed, sold under our own name and made to our specification. It is not produced by, or connected to, any other company that makes this design. We use the word replica openly on every product page, and our Legal Disclaimer sets out the full terms.
Will the beech legs mark wooden or tiled floors?
They should not, as long as the caps on the leg ends sit flush. Before first use, turn each chair over and check that every cap is fully fitted and nothing sticks out. On oak, parquet or tile, self-adhesive felt pads add a second layer of protection. They also quieten the chairs when you pull them back from the table.
Can I use these armchairs at a desk or outdoors?
They work well at a desk, but we recommend indoor use only. The 44 cm seat suits a standard desk height, and the arms give your elbows somewhere to rest between typing sessions, though check the 70 cm armrest height against your desk frame. The shell is UV-stable, but solid beech legs are not made to stay out in rain or damp.
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