Eames® Molded Plywood Dining Chair (DCW)
Hailed by Time magazine as the Best Design of the 20th Century, the iconic DCW or “Dining Chair Wood” (1946) began as an experiment in the Eameses’ apartment, where they were molding plywood in what they called the “Kazam! Machine.” The machine pressed thin sheets of wood veneer against a heated membrane that was inflated by a bicycle pump. Humble beginnings for what would become one of the world’s most widely recognized and highly coveted chairs. Expertly crafted with a molded seat and back (no bike pumps are used today), this chair supports you in a comfortable ergonomic position while rubber shock mounts buffer against jarring movement.
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Product Description
The technique Charles and Ray Eames invented to mold plywood veneer into gentle curves resulted in an inviting chair of contoured comfort—and the foundation for a major movement in modern furniture design. The chair adapts easily to a number of settings that require refined, enduring, and versatile seating.
Please note materials shown on this website are representative of the finish to be supplied and may not indicate an exact match; some variation may occur.
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| Dimensions - Dining Chair (DCW) | |
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| Width | Depth |
| 19.75" | 21.75" |
| Height | Seat Height |
| 28.75" | 17.75" |
| Weight | |
| 20 lbs | |
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For Every Need
Charles Eames once said, “The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” That spirit lives on in the molded plastic, fibreglass, wood shell, and wire chairs by Charles and Ray Eames—designs created to offer a simple, welcoming form that feels right for every body and every space.
In every way
Rooted in Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen’s early plywood-molding experiments at Cranbrook Academy in 1939, and later developed further with Ray Eames in the Venice studio, the molded chair reflects the Eameses’ spirit of constant refinement and their goal of creating “the best for the most for the least.” With each new form, finish, and configuration, they continued to expand what the shell chair could be.
From plywood and stamped metal to fibreglass, bent wire, and later safer plastic, the design evolved alongside new materials and technologies. Today, that legacy continues through the Molded Plywood, Molded Wood, and Molded Plastic Chairs—each carrying forward the Eameses’ commitment to innovation, versatility, and enduring design.
For Everyone
The Eames Shell Chair was designed with adaptability in mind, offering countless configurations for a wide range of spaces and uses. That versatility is what makes it a true classic—equally at home in museum collections and everyday settings like living rooms, cafés, lobbies, and beyond.
With a wide selection of shells, bases, colours, and finishes, it can be tailored to feel personal and enduring. It’s the kind of piece you might buy in your twenties and still treasure decades later—because like every person, every chair has its own story.