Vitra Lounge Chairs
Swiss
Design house Vitra has garnered international recognition for more than 70 years — the Swiss family-owned furniture company has outfitted public spaces as well as residential properties and offices worldwide. It has been a proponent of modernist design since the 1950s. While the brand is heralded for its collaborations with mid-century modern icons such as Verner Panton, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard and others, Vitra’s German campus is also home to buildings designed by legendary architects Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry. Among them is the Vitra Design Museum, an independent cultural institution that displays two centuries of design today.
Vitra was established in Weil Am Rhein, Germany, in 1950 by husband and wife team Willi and Erika Fehlbaum. On a trip to New York several years later, Willi Fehlbaum encountered the work of design polymaths Ray and Charles Eames in a furniture store and immediately knew that he had found his bliss.
In 1957, Vitra entered into a licensing agreement with Herman Miller, which saw the company producing designs by George Nelson, the Eameses and others. Later, Vitra partnered with Verner Panton and created the Panton chair, which was the first chair ever crafted from a single piece of molded plastic (it was also the first piece to be independently developed by Vitra). After 27 years of establishing the Vitra brand, the Fehlbaums passed control to their two sons, Rolf and Raymond Fehlbaum.
When a fire destroyed the factory in 1981, the brothers developed the Vitra Factory Campus, subsequently taking the opportunity to redirect the architectural landscape of the company. They created a masterplan with Nicholas Grimshaw, and together they erected four buildings in just a few short years.
In 1988, with the passing of Ray Eames and the disbandment of the Los Angeles Eames office, Rolf and Raymond acquired the furniture design portion of her estate, including the Eames prototypes and experimental models, housed today in the Vitra Design Museum.
Rolf and Roy opened the Vitra Design Museum in 1989. This began a period rich with design relationships, including collaborations with Antonio Citterio, Jasper Morrison, Maarten van Severen, Philippe Starck, Alberto Meda and others.
In 2012, leadership passed to Nora, the third generation of the Fehlbaums. Nora Fehlbaum has, like her grandparents, expanded the company and brought it into the 21st century with the acquisition of Finnish furniture manufacturer Artek. Nora has turned the company’s focus to sustainability yet still maintains its international and cultural relevance legacy.
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Creator: Vitra
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the iconic French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé, the Cité Lounge Chair is an example of his innovative approach to form and function. Originally created for the stude...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra Eames aluminium lounge chair , model EA124
Eames Alu ( Eames Aluminium Group) Lounge Swivel chair in black Hopsack fabric ( basket weave pattern) with ...
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20th Century Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Skokie, IL
Jean Prouve “Cite” lounge chair for Vitra Germany, 2007.
Dimensions: 33” h x 26 3/4” w x 37 1/2” d
Materials: enameled steel, natural leather, upholstery...
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Early 2000s German Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Unique Edition Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, XL
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Luxurious and very exclusive 670/671 lounge chair and ottoman designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured in 2023 in very limited numbers.
This special edition is executed in ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
ANTONIO CITTERIO for VITRA Cantilevered Chrome & Leather Lounge Chair 4 avail.
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and elegant cantilevered lounge chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. Textured leather is soft yet exteremely durable. These chairs will last a lifetime! Chromed ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pr. Cantilevered Black Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Citterio for Vitra
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of cantilevered lounge chairs, designed by Antonio Citterio, for Vitra. These chairs were produced in the early 21st century, with obvious reference to the earlier work of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs work as lounge chairs, occasional chairs or dining chairs and will add stunning two-tone colouring and a fabulous Space Age 1960s aesthetic to any interior.
The DAX armchair was first produced in 1952 and is the most sought-after version of Charles and Ray Eames's classic fibreglass chairs, which revolutionised 20th Century furniture. Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs (which stands for Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has 'Greige' coloured (a combination of grey and beige) fibreglass shells, one of the three original Eames fibreglass shell colours produced from the early 1950s. This pair is fourth generation (made from 1959 onwards) as they have the improved white nylon glide feet and 'H-bases', so were likely manufactured in the early 1960s.
These wonderful armchairs features four-legged tubular steel chrome H-bases above all original & complete nylon glide feet. They have 'greige' fibreglass 'V'-stamped (for Vitra) shell seats, which join to the bases via Herman Miller marked black shock mounts and are upholstered in beautiful caramel leather with lovely contrasting white plastic bordering.
Much sought after for their simplicity, beautiful lines and their status as design icons, the gorgeous colouring and extremely rare collaborative authenticity of this pair of DAX chairs makes them even more special. Comfortable, iconic, exceptionally rare and effortlessly cool, these are a stunning and timeless pair of armchairs.
HERMAN MILLER / VITRA COLLABORATION & MARKINGS
Ray and Charles Eames began designing for Herman Miller in the late-1940s, since when the Herman Miller company has manufactured Eames furniture including the DAX chair, and in 1957 the Herman Miller company assigned the Swiss company Vitra the manufacturing licenses for the European market, since when they have also made Eames furniture including the DAX chair.
These two DAX chairs both have the Herman Miller logo markings to their black shock mounts and also have an embossed 'V' (for Vitra) on the underside of fibreglass shells, next to which the original Herman Miller sticker would have been placed. We therefore surmise that this pair would have been a collaborative effort produced for the European market between Herman Miller, who may have supplied the base (or at the very least the shock mounts) and Vitra, who made the fibreglass shell (and possibly all of the chair apart from the shock mounts.)
Despite extensive digging we haven't been able to find a detailed history of such collaborations between Herman Miller and Vitra, as it's rather nuanced and may have been carried out ad-hoc basis that wasn’t recorded in the histories of the companies. However, we think it highly plausible such collaborations would have happened, as both companies made the same Eames products and so could well have used each other's know-how and parts in the interest of keeping the Eames brand and products up to the highest specifications possible. Hence this very rare pair of twice-marked Eames DAX chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948 International Competition for Furniture Design. Its name references both its functio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$22,720 Sale Price
20% Off
2000s Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Wilnis, UT
An iconic “Heart Cone” chair, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1958, manufactured by Vitra in Germany in the 2000s.
This eye-catching piece has a highly recognizable design, ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
VITRA CHARLES & RAY EAMES AMERiCAN CHERRY WOOD WHITE LEATHER LOUNGE ARMCHAIR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this now discontinued, Limited Edition, Ivory white leather upholstered, American Cherry Wood framed, Vitra Eames lounge armchair ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. The Eames’ wanted to create a spacious armchair that combines ergonomics — ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, fabricated in 1999.
The EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool is one of the greatest furnit...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Vitra circa 1980s. This set is truly one-of-a-kind with its black leather upholstery and unique...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that combines comfort, elegance, an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ron Arad Bad Tempered Chair #29/1000 for Vitra, 2002, Carbon Fiber, Signed
By Vitra, Ron Arad
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ron Arad "Bad Tempered" chair, by Vitra, number 29 of an edition of 1000, die-cut sheets of carbon and Kevlar laminates, fastened by bolts with wing nuts,...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Charles Eames Vitra ES 104 Lounge chair Stuhl Sessel
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra ES 104 Armlehnstuhl aus dem Jahr 1995 zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl wurde von Charles Eames entworfen, ist mit schwarzem Leder bezogen und gilt bis h...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design 1955, later production
The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
“EA222” Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany 1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Wilnis, UT
A wonderful lounge chair, model EA 222, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in Germany around 1990.
This eye-catching chair is a highly recognizable piece of m...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vitra by Jasper Morrison Park Brown Leather Armchairs
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra in 2004, the park armchair has a sleek and modern aesthetic.
The chairs have a cubic silhouette, with a solid wood frame and sits on four pol...
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Early 2000s German Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Obviously he took his inspiration from a coconut that...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Cone Chair and Ottoman, produced by Vitra. Beautiful set.
This is the iconic Verner Panton chair in the shape of a cone, upholstered in blue wool and featuri...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,115 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Greg Lynn “Ravioli” Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Greg Lynn
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Ravioli” chair by renowned architect Greg Lynn. Circa 2005. Known as the pioneer of digital architecture. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Two tone P...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Fiberglass
Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 90's eames EA222 softapd black leather lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra.
Timeless design offering a lot of com...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman, circa 2005, Switzerland
By Vitra, Greg Lynn
Located in Girona, Spain
Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman.
Chair with ottoman.
Original upholstery
Made with fiberglass and reinforced plastic.
Polyurethane foam with integrated cushioning and knitted...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Fabric
2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Coconut Lounge Chair, designed by George Nelson. This handsome lounge chair is composed of a molded reinforced plastic shell, with an upholstered black leather seat ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Minimalist Maarten van Severen, MVS Lounge Chair, Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Maarten van Severen
Located in Renens, CH
Lounge Chair by Maarten van Severen for Vitra ( 2000):
These comfortable lounge chairs can be easily (and safely) tilted back by shifting your body weight, thus creating a lounge be...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Visa Lounge" Leather Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Visa Lounge" leather lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving interiors all over the world a touch of modern elegance.
On offer we have the EA124...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames EA116 Brown Lounge Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Warminster, GB
Rare Eames Lounge chair from the 'Aluminium Group'.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, The Aluminium Chair is one of the most outstanding furniture designs of the 20th ce...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone OTTOMAN Only-- Matches the Cone Chair
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Ottoman, suited to fit with the Panton Chair, produced by Vitra. Beautiful and rare piece.
This is the iconic Verner Pan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$857 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bespoke Charles & Ray Eames Sand Leather EA216 Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
The EA 216 is the lounge chair in the Soft Pad Group by Charles and Ray Eames.
Their dignified aura makes these chairs especially suited for management areas. The extraordinary comf...
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2x Vitra EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames Blue Leather, 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Pair of very nice lounge chairs model EA124 produced by Vitra and designed by Charles Eames.
The chairs features a polished aluminium frame and were made in the 90s.
The chairs fea...
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1990s German Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames EA124 / EA125 Alu Lounge Chair with Footstool, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important design icons of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving ...
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames EA116 Grey Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Warminster, GB
Rare Eames lounge chair from the 'Aluminium Group'.
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958, The aluminium chair is one of the most outstanding furniture designs of the 20th ce...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vitra lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Vitra lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vitra lounge chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Vitra were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Robert Haussmann, Slagelse Møbelvaerk, and Ward Bennett. Prices for Vitra lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $22,720, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,717.
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Questions About Vitra Lounge Chairs
- What is Vitra?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Vitra is a Swiss family-owned furniture company. The husband-and-wife team, Willi and Erika Fehlbaum, established Vitra in Weil am Rhein, Germany, in 1950. For more than 70 years, it has outfitted public spaces as well as residential properties and offices worldwide. While the brand is heralded for its collaborations with mid-century modern icons such as Verner Panton, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard and others, Vitra's German campus is also home to buildings designed by legendary architects Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Vitra furniture.
- Who makes Vitra?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vitra is a furniture design company that was founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum. Today, Vitra products are designed in collaboration with independent designers, architects and graphic artists and manufactured by the company. Shop a collection of Vitra furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Vitra a good brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Yes, Vitra is a good brand. Since the 1950s, the Swiss furniture company has partnered with iconic designers, such as Verner Panton, Charles and Ray Eames and Alexander Girard, to create pieces that boast intelligent and visually appealing designs. Online reviewers consistently praise the quality of Vitra's materials and craftsmanship. Shop a variety of Vitra furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Vitra Swiss or German?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Whether Vitra is Swiss or German is a matter of perspective. The husband and wife team that founded Vitra, Willi and Erika Fehlbaum, are Swiss, but they established the company in Weil am Rhein, Germany, in 1950. The couple had previously owned a shopfitting company in Basel, Switzerland, and conducted some of Vitra's business there. In 1956, Vitra moved to a location in Birsfelden, Switzerland, where its headquarters has remained ever since. However, Vitra continues to operate manufacturing facilities in Germany. As a result, you might say that Vitra is a Swiss company with strong ties to Germany. Shop a collection of Vitra furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Vitra's collection of home furnishings, RAR means the rocking armchair rod base. It refers to wooden rocker arms with angled metal rod legs. Vitra adds them to a number of plastic chairs originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames to create rocking chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024The height of a Vitra Standard chair is around 32.25 inches from the bottom of the legs to the top of the chair back. Its seat height is approximately 18.25 inches tall. Jean Prouvé originally designed the chair in 1934. Since then, the dining chair has evolved into one of the most famous classics of the French “constructeur.” The seat and backrest of this understated, iconic piece are available in various types of wood, and the metal frame comes in different colors. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Vitra Standard chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a Vitra chair is real, turn it over. Under the seat or base, you will find a name on a sticker, label or stamped directly on the piece. You can find images of authentic Vitra marks on trusted online resources and then compare them to those on your item to assess its authenticity. Next, research the specific type of chair that you have and learn about its key characteristics, such as its crafting techniques, materials and dimensions. You can use these traits as criteria for authenticating your chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your chair for you. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Vitra chairs.