Few furniture purchases feel as confident as this one. The white Eames DSW replica set 2 gives you two of the most enduring dining chair silhouettes ever drawn — a curved polypropylene shell, a warm natural beech wood base, and the kind of clean white finish that makes every table around it look better. These chairs ship anywhere across the EU in 2 to 5 working days, arrive in one compact box, take five minutes each to build, and make a room quietly look more considered the moment they are in place.
Quick note before you scroll: this is a set of two armless chairs only. No cushions, no armrests, and no bar-height version — seat height is 44 cm for standard 75 cm dining tables. This is a premium Eames-inspired reproduction, not a Vitra or Herman Miller original.
- ✔ Two matching white chairs — from the same production batch, identical shade
- ✔ UV-stabilised polypropylene shell — resists yellowing under normal indoor conditions
- ✔ Solid beech wood legs — natural finish, sustainably sourced
- ✔ REACH-certified and load-tested to 120 kg per chair
- ✔ Assembly: 5 minutes per chair with included Allen key
- ✔ Free EU shipping on orders over €95 — tracking sent within 24 hours
- ✔ 2-year structural warranty and 30-day returns on every order
The DSW Story: From a 1948 Competition to Your Dining Room
In 1948, Charles and Ray Eames entered the Museum of Modern Art’s International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design. Their entry explored one central idea: could a single curved shell, shaped around the human body, sit on multiple different bases to create an entire family of seating? The answer became the Shell Chair collection, and the DSW — Dining Sidechair Wood — grew from that work.
The original shells were pressed fibreglass, experimental and expensive. By the mid-1950s, production scaled and the design arrived in homes across Europe and North America. Today, Vitra produces the licensed version in polypropylene — a lighter, more impact-resistant material that holds its form better than fibreglass over decades of daily use. Our reproduction uses the same polypropylene grade, the same shell curvature, and the same splayed four-leg wooden base — the DSW aesthetic that has never once gone out of fashion in over seventy years.
What makes the DSW different from other shell chair variants? The DSW sits on solid wooden legs — the W stands for Wood. The DSR uses a steel rod base. The DAW has arms. For dining, where you need to slide in and out easily and sit close to the table, the DSW armless wood-leg version is the original choice, and still the most practical one for everyday meals.
Materials and Construction: What Makes This Pair Worth Buying
We are transparent about every part. Here is exactly what goes into your two chairs:
- Shell: Injection-moulded polypropylene — UV-stabilised, BPA-free, and impact-resistant. The same material grade Vitra has used in the licensed Eames DSW since 2006. The matte surface resists small scratches and fingerprints better than any gloss alternative.
- Legs: Solid beech wood with a natural finish. Beech is a dense European hardwood with a straight grain, strong load-bearing capacity, and consistent warm colour. Each leg connects to the shell through a reinforced steel bracket recessed cleanly inside the base — the same structural approach as the original design.
- Crossbar brace: Powder-coated black metal — the signature visual detail of the DSW underside that gives the base its geometric character.
- Floor glides: Felt pads included and pre-attached — protects hardwood, tile, and laminate flooring from scratching.
- Compliance: REACH-certified materials throughout. Safe for residential use across all EU member states.
- Load tested: 120 kg per chair — suitable for everyday dining use by adults of all body sizes.
Dimensions and Specifications
| Feature | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Height | 83 cm |
| Overall Width | 47 cm |
| Overall Depth | 53 cm |
| Seat Height | 44 cm — perfect for standard 75 cm dining tables |
| Weight Capacity | 120 kg / 265 lbs per chair — tested for daily use |
| Chair Weight | 5 kg per chair — lightweight and easy to reposition |
| Shell Material | High-grade polypropylene — UV-stabilised, BPA-free |
| Leg Material | Solid beech wood — sustainably sourced, natural finish |
| Leg Finish | Natural beech — pairs with any decor |
| Base Brace | Powder-coated black metal — structural and decorative |
| Assembly Required | Yes — 5 minutes per chair, Allen key included |
| Stackable | No |
| Recommended Use | Indoor only |
Your Two Chairs — Guaranteed to Match
Colour consistency is a real concern when buying furniture online. White varies — warm white, cool white, brilliant white, off-white. The white on our DSW shells is a clean brilliant white, and both chairs in every set ship from a single production batch. When you place them side by side at your table, the shade is identical across both.
This same batch-consistency carries through when you order again later. White is a permanent colour in our range, and we maintain consistent production standards across every run. If you start with two today and want to extend to four in a few months, your new chairs will match your existing ones. Browse the full DSW replica range to compare set sizes and colour options side by side.
- Brilliant cool white — the same shade across both chairs and all future orders
- Batch-consistent production — mix sets without colour mismatch
- White is a permanent stock colour — never discontinued, always available
- Mix with black or light blue DSW chairs at the same table for a designer-led contrast look
Ten Ways to Use Two White DSW Chairs at Home
Most competitor pages show two white DSW chairs at a dining table and leave it there. That undersells them. Here is where they genuinely work in a real European home:
- Classic Scandi kitchen-diner: Two white chairs at a round oak table with warm pendant lighting — the dsw white beech combination is right at home in Scandinavian interiors and always looks intentional.
- Monochrome dining room: White chairs on a white table against a white wall — bold, architectural, and more striking than it sounds. Add a single textured linen tablecloth to prevent the look from feeling too stark.
- Home office accent: Two white chairs at a desk or meeting table in a home studio. Clean, professional, and far more considered than standard office seating.
- Bedroom window seat: A pair of white DSW chairs facing a window with a small side table — a reading corner that looks designed, not assembled from whatever was available.
- Kitchen breakfast bar: At a standard dining-height breakfast table (75 cm), these chairs work perfectly. They are not suitable for counter-height bars above 80 cm.
- Living room accent chairs: Two white chairs flanking a fireplace or console table create a mid-century modern focal point without the bulk of an armchair.
- Airbnb and rental property staging: White DSW chairs photograph beautifully and handle heavy use between guests. The wipe-clean shell and solid wood legs hold up across repeated rentals without showing wear.
- Mix-and-match dining set: Two white chairs at the table ends, two black or light blue chairs on the sides — a designer-led approach that costs less than buying a matching four-chair set in one colour.
- Housewarming gift: Two white DSW-style chairs arrive in clean, smart packaging and make a genuinely memorable, practical gift for someone moving into their first home.
- Garden room or conservatory: These chairs are specified for indoor use only — but a glazed conservatory with controlled light is perfectly suitable, and the UV-stabilised shell handles bright indoor environments without yellowing.
Keeping Your White Chairs Looking Their Best
- Wipe the shell with a damp cloth and a small amount of mild washing-up liquid — most stains lift immediately from polypropylene without any scrubbing
- Rinse with a clean damp cloth after cleaning and dry thoroughly — avoid leaving moisture near the leg socket connections
- Do not use bleach, acetone, or abrasive scrubbing pads — they strip the matte surface over time and dull the finish
- The UV-stabilised shell resists yellowing from window and ceiling light — no special treatment, polish, or coating is required
- Use the included felt floor glides under all four leg tips on hardwood, tile, and laminate surfaces at all times
- Check the leg screw connections every few months with the included Allen key — a quick 30-second tighten keeps the chair solid underfoot
- Do not drag the chairs across hard floors — lift them when repositioning to protect both the glides and the floor surface
- For white chairs used in a busy kitchen, a quick wipe after cooking prevents light grease or steam from building up on the shell surface over time
Assembly and Delivery: The Straightforward Version
- Assembly: Five minutes per chair. Attach four beech legs to the underside of each shell using the included screws and Allen key — no extra tools needed. Both chairs are ready in under fifteen minutes total.
- Can be disassembled: If you need to move home or store the chairs flat, the legs detach cleanly and reassemble with the same four screws.
- Packaging: Both chairs ship together in one compact, reinforced box — straightforward to carry through a lift or up stairs without needing a second person.
- Damage in transit: Contact us within 48 hours with a photograph of the damage — we ship a replacement chair at no charge. You do not need to return the full set.
- Delivery time: 2 to 5 working days across the EU and UK. Handling time is 1 to 2 working days before dispatch.
- Free shipping on orders over €95 — covering Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and all other EU member states.
- Tracking: A tracking link lands in your inbox within 24 hours of dispatch so you always know where your order is.
- VAT included: All prices shown include VAT — no surprise charges at checkout for EU buyers.
Your Guarantee, Returns, and Secure Payment
- 2-year structural warranty — covers the shell, legs, base connections, and all components against manufacturing defects from delivery date
- 2-year anti-yellowing guarantee — our UV-stabilised white shell is guaranteed to resist yellowing under normal indoor conditions on all EU orders
- 30-day hassle-free returns — return your complete set within 30 days for a full refund
- 14-day EU statutory right of withdrawal — fully honoured on every order; return shipping covered on defective items
- Single-chair replacement: If one chair arrives damaged, we replace just that chair — no need to return the full set
- Refund timeline: Refunds processed within 14 days of receiving your return
- Secure payment: We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, SEPA, iDEAL, Sofort, and Bancontact. We never store your card details.
Common Questions About the White DSW Dining Chair Set
How can you tell a quality Eames DSW replica from a poor-quality copy?
Three things separate a quality reproduction from a budget copy. First, the shell material: high-grade polypropylene holds its shape and resists cracking at the leg mounting points under daily weight. Second, the leg connection: a reinforced steel bracket recessed inside the base is the correct construction — visible plastic clips are a budget shortcut that loosens over time. Third, the leg material: solid beech wood feels dense and smooth, not light and hollow. Our chairs use all three correct components, the same combination found in the Vitra licensed version.
Are Eames plastic dining chairs actually comfortable for longer meals?
Yes — more comfortable than they look in photographs. The shell curves gently at the lumbar and scoops at the seat, creating natural support for the lower back during meals of up to an hour. The armless design lets you sit at any angle, which most people find more relaxed than an armchair for everyday dining. For longer sessions at a desk or home office, a simple seat pad adds cushioning without changing the visual line of the chair.
Does white plastic on DSW replicas yellow over time?
Not under normal indoor conditions, provided the shell is UV-stabilised. Our shells contain UV-stabilising additives built into the polypropylene during production — the same protection used in the licensed Vitra version. Direct, sustained outdoor sunlight can affect any plastic over many years, which is why these chairs carry an indoor-only specification. We back the anti-yellowing performance with a 2-year guarantee on every EU order.
How do you clean white Eames replica chairs?
Polypropylene is one of the easiest furniture surfaces to clean. For everyday marks, wipe with a damp cloth. For grease or dried food, add a small amount of mild washing-up liquid and wipe firmly. Rinse with a clean damp cloth and dry. Do not use bleach, acetone, or abrasive pads. The matte white finish is forgiving on minor marks — a quick wipe restores the surface in almost every case.
Is a set of two chairs enough for a small kitchen table?
Yes — two chairs works well for couples, small round kitchen tables, or breakfast setups at standard dining height. A round bistro table of 70 to 80 cm diameter seats two people comfortably. For a rectangular family table seating four, our set-of-four DSW chairs is the right option. Both sets are colour-matched so you can mix them without any shade difference.
What is a fair price for a set of replica Eames dining chairs?
The licensed Vitra Eames DSW retails from around £328 per single chair. Quality replica sets of two from reputable EU sellers typically range from around €120 to €200 for the pair. Be cautious of sets below €80 — at that price, the shell plastic is usually thin, the leg connection is often a plastic clip rather than a steel bracket, and warranty claims are rarely honoured. Our chairs sit in the quality tier where the materials, construction, and guarantee genuinely justify the price.
Do the two chairs come in one box and is assembly straightforward?
Yes. Both chairs arrive together in one compact reinforced box — no separate parcels to coordinate. Assembly is simple: attach four beech legs to each shell using the included screws and Allen key. No extra tools required. Most buyers finish both chairs in under fifteen minutes. The legs detach cleanly if you ever need to move or store the chairs flat.
Can I extend to four chairs later and still get a matching white shade?
Yes. White is a permanent stock colour and we maintain batch-consistent production, so chairs ordered months apart match in finish. When you are ready to extend, visit our Eames style dining chairs collection for the set-of-four option, which also gives you a better per-chair price.
Ready to Bring Timeless Design to Your Table?
Two chairs. Seventy-five years of design behind them. Five minutes to build. A dining room that looks more considered the moment they arrive. The white Eames DSW replica set 2 is one of the most versatile purchases you will make for your home — and one that rewards you every single time you sit down.
White sets sell fast. Add yours to the basket now for free EU delivery in 2 to 5 working days. To explore the full mid-century collection, browse all Eames style dining chairs, pair your new dining chairs with our Eames style office chair replicas for a cohesive workspace, or complete the room with the Tulip chair replica as a complementary accent piece.















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