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Vitra Furniture

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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.

Find a collection of Vitra lounge chairs, tables, side chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Metal

Small Jean Prouvé Guéridon Dining Table in Natural Oak for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Jean Prouvé Guéridon dining table in natural oak for Vitra. Designed in 1949 for the University of Paris, the Guéridon is an ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction desk in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the design on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Steel, Metal

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Steel

Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Office Chair in Aubergine Leather and Aluminum, Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic office chair EA117 belonging to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US - EA334 Management Chair) / Vitra (EU). Exceptional comfort is...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Chrome, Aluminum

Large Jean Prouvé Guéridon Dining Table in Natural Oak for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Jean Prouvé Guéridon dining table in natural oak for Vitra. Designed in 1949 for the University of Paris, the Guéridon is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. The Guéridon is executed in solid wood with oiled finish; available in natural or smoked oak or American walnut as well as two sizes. This listings if for the large Guéridon table...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Steel

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group Chairs EA108 in Chrome and Red Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chairs in very good / excellent condition with minimal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated aluminium frame with...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome

La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early first generation Eames La Chaise. The first generation chairs were constructed with a double layer of fiberglass making the piece quite substantial, durable and heavy weight. ...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Chrome

Vitra Em Table in Solid Natural Oak and Deep Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Vitra EM table in solid natural oak and deep black by Jean Prouvé. The aesthetic of Jean Prouvé's EM table adheres to his iconic structural principles,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Steel

Vitra, Planophore, Bookshelf + Roomdivider Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014
By Vitra, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Munster, NRW
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have designed Planophore 2014 for Vitra as a dual-purpose - room divider and bookshelf. Its open sides create a horizontal emphasis underscored by the solid shelves with rounded bottom edges, which are reminiscent of aircraft wings and appear to float on the vertical panels. This also explains the name of the shelf: the original Planophore made its debut in 1871 as the first stable model aeroplane...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

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Aluminum

Louis 20 Stackable Chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Louis 20 stackable chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998. 4 Stackable chairs in brownish colour. A curved seat made of a plastic type with an aluminum base. The...
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Late 20th Century European Vitra Furniture

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Aluminum

Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool for Vitra
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Iconic low rocking stool with a maple top and base and chrome-plated steel rods, a 1954 Isamu Noguchi design for Knoll re-issued by Vitra in 2001. Intended ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Chrome

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 Furniture

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Chrome

50s Anniversary Edition No. 000/999 Eames Lounge Chair, Vitra by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Vitra
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Here you have a chance to buy a new Eames lounge chair from the 50th Anniversary Edtion. One of a kind. In this edition, the chairs were limited to 999 pieces. For this series partic...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood

Frank Gehry little Beaver Chair + Ottoman by VITRA
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Laminated and cut cardboard designed chair and ottoman designed by noted architect Frank O. Gehry and manufactured by VITRA- Edition of 100 Pieces. Both pieces has a brass signature...
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1980s Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Paper

Jean Prouvé Guéridon Bas Coffee Table in Walnut for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé guéridon bas coffee table in walnut for Vitra. In like new condition. Executed in solid American walnut. Retains manufacturer's label and cert...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Italian Alberto Meda Office Chair for Vitra in Red Leather 1990
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red Leather and aluminium adjstable office chair by Alberto Meda for Vitra 1990 Perfect working condition.
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20th Century Italian Modern Vitra Furniture

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Vitra EA107 Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames 'Mid-Century Modern'
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Charles and Ray Eames designed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the designer couple experimented wit...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Aluminum

Design Classic Eames DSX Fiberglass Chair, 1970s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
Dark blue side chair with metal base (DSX). Designed by Charles & Ray Eames, and produced by Vitra/Herman Miller. In very good condition considering ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Fiberglass, Wood

Midcentury Table Vitra Ray and Charles Eames, 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Marked by label.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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Vitra furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Vitra furniture 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 furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 122 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 17 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Ernst Moeckl, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, and Eileen Gray. Prices for Vitra furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $218 and can go as high as $55,892, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,218.
Questions About Vitra Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vitra 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 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.

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