What is a used Eames DSW chair worth?

Q: What drives the price

- Shell: glass-fibre (fiberglass) or polypropylene; since 2024 Vitra's plastic shells are recycled (Eames Plastic Chair RE). - Base and colour. - Condition: wear, repairs and replaced parts lower the price; a well-kept original sells best. Fact block (checked 2026-09-29): when your item sells on Whoppah, private sellers pay a 12.5% commission including VAT; business sellers pay 16% excluding VAT. Buyers can add Whoppah buyer protection at checkout for 5.9% of the purchase amount: the payment is held until the buyer confirms receipt, and Whoppah steps in if the item is not shipped, arrives damaged or differs clearly from the listing. Got a Eames DSW chair you no longer use? List it on Whoppah in a few minutes and reach design lovers across Europe.

Q: What to check

- DSW stands for Dining height Side chair Wood base: a moulded shell on a four-legged wooden base. - The plastic chairs were introduced in 1950 as the first mass-produced plastic chairs; the first shells were glass-fibre reinforced polyester. - Vitra is the sole authorised Eames manufacturer for Europe and the Middle East.

Shop the Eames DSW chair: Price and authentication guide

What is a used Eames DSW chair worth?

On Whoppah, a used Eames DSW chair typically sells for about EUR 320 (median over the past two years, as of 2026-09-29). Condition, edition and materials move individual prices well above or below that. Current listings typically ask EUR 275 to EUR 690.

The Eames DSW chair (Charles and Ray Eames, 1950; made by Vitra and Herman Miller).

What drives the price

Shell: glass-fibre (fiberglass) or polypropylene; since 2024 Vitra's plastic shells are recycled (Eames Plastic Chair RE).
Base and colour.
Condition: wear, repairs and replaced parts lower the price; a well-kept original sells best.

Fact block (checked 2026-09-29): when your item sells on Whoppah, private sellers pay a 12.5% commission including VAT; business sellers pay 16% excluding VAT. Buyers can add Whoppah buyer protection at checkout for 5.9% of the purchase amount: the payment is held until the buyer confirms receipt, and Whoppah steps in if the item is not shipped, arrives damaged or differs clearly from the listing.

Got a Eames DSW chair you no longer use? List it on Whoppah in a few minutes and reach design lovers across Europe.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a used Eames DSW chair worth?

On Whoppah, a used Eames DSW chair typically sells for about EUR 320 (median over the past two years, as of 2026-09-29).

How do I sell my Eames DSW chair on Whoppah?

Upload a few clear photos, including labels or stamps, add dimensions and condition, and set your price. Our curation team reviews every listing before it goes live.

How can I tell if my Eames DSW chair is original?

Look for the maker's label or stamp and check construction and materials. Our authentication guide for the Eames DSW chair lists what to look for.

Is my Eames DSW chair original?

The Eames DSW chair (Charles and Ray Eames, 1950; made by Vitra and Herman Miller).

What to check

DSW stands for Dining height Side chair Wood base: a moulded shell on a four-legged wooden base.

The plastic chairs were introduced in 1950 as the first mass-produced plastic chairs; the first shells were glass-fibre reinforced polyester.

Vitra is the sole authorised Eames manufacturer for Europe and the Middle East.

Common replicas

Copies are extremely common. Ask for photos under the shell and compare shell, base and fittings with Vitra's.

How Whoppah checks: every listing is reviewed by our curation team before it goes live, and curators can ask the seller for extra photos or proof of purchase.