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Vitra Furniture

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.

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

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Creator: Vitra
“EA222” Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany 1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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 Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra from 2011
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining room chairs, Model DAR, designed by Charles & Ray Eames made by Vitra in white hard plastic with chrome frame. Dimensions in cm: H:84 Dia:65 D:62
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Modern aluminium sideboard by Maarten Van Severen model Hk-2 Kast for Vitra 2005
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative sideboard named ’ Kast’ by the hand of Belgian interior architect and furniture designer Maarten Van Severen. It was produced by Vitra in 2005 and unfortunately one of the...
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Early 2000s Belgian Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of White Perch Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of white leather stools or 'Perch Chairs' by George Nelson for Vitra. Designed 1964. This pair is manufactured in 2010 by Vitra. Some signs of use - marks, scratches.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome

2019 Set of 8 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Gray Fabric Chair Pad - Covers Only
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of eight slip-on seat covers for the HAL chairs, designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Vitra. These are slip-on covers, which came directly from Vitra....
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2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric

White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Pasadena, TX
White Panton chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool Captivated by the potential of plastic, Danish designer Verner Panton created the f...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Napa, CA
Out of production, this set of six green 'Louis 20 armchairs are a rare find. A result of lengthy experiments with Swiss manufacturer Vitra, Philippe Starck’s Louis...
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1990s Vitra Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Ettore Sottsass “Teodora” Side Chair by Vitra, Germany, 1980
By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful “Teodora” side chair, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Vitra in Germany around 1985. This unique chair is an outstanding piece in Memphis style, designe...
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1980s German Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Eames EA116 Grey 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 Furniture

Materials

Fabric

1 Vitra Meta Conference Chair by Alberto Meda 12 Available
By Vitra
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vitra Meta Conference chair Design by Alberto Meda 1996 The Meda Office swivel Chair Successfully combines comfort, technology, and elegance. Its simple design follows the movem...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of Midcentury Armchair Herman Miller, Charles & Ray Eames, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type - Charles & Ray Eames and Alexander Girard - Marked by original label - Very comfortable - DAL, La Fonda.
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Set of Five Orbit Chairs and Original Dining Table by Vitra, Germany, 1965
By Markus Farner & Walter Grunder, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in Haderslev, DK
Rare special Orbit dining set of five chairs and a dining table. Designed by Farner & Grunder for Herman Miller and produced by Vitra 1965. All original with the original uphol...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton Chair, Luminescent, White, Blue, Limited Ed
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton chair, Luminescent, white, limited edition, on occasion of 50th anniversary. 1000 luminescent produced. After several years of joint development by Verner Panton and Vitra, the Panton chair was finally ready for production in 1967 – as the first all-plastic cantilever chair to be manufactured in one piece. Created with a revolutionary production technique, the chair’s unique sculptural design was presented to the public for the first time at the imm Furniture Fair in Cologne in 1968. It rapidly came to symbolise an entire era. In 2018, 50 years after its launch, Vitra is issuing two limited editions of this iconic classic: Panton Chrome and Panton Glow. Vitra limited production of the “Glow” to 333 chairs which were sold in June 2018, the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the chair to the public. Verner Panton showed an ardent interest in innovative technologies, techniques and materials over the course of his lifetime. He worked with lighting, colour and luminous elements in many of his futuristic interiors. For his legendary 1970 installation ‘Visiona 2...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions
By Ettore Sottsass, Vitra
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass designed the Teodora chair for Vitra Editions shortly after leaving the Memphis Group in 1985. Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Laminate

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Antonio Citterio for Vitra 'Area' Sofa / Daybed, Signed, 1990s
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This clever and high-quality Postmodern sofa by Milan-based Antonio Citterio for Vitra designed in 1990, ‘Area’ is a hybrid of daybed and so...
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1990s Swiss Post-Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, 1980s
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Pair of Herman Miller Perchs Designed by George Nelson
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George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
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Bright Red LCM chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
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Taupe Brown Vitra EA219 Soft Pad Office Chair by Charles Eames, 2012
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
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Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec - Alcove Lounge Highback Sofa by Vitra - ( 1 of 4 )
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Vitra by Antonio Citterio Grand Repos & Ottoman in Umbra Grey Leather, Set of 2
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in London, GB
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Mario Bellini Office Chair for Vitra
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mario Bellini Office Chair for Vitra
Mario Bellini Office Chair for Vitra
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
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Jasper Morrison for Vitra White NesTable
Jasper Morrison for Vitra White NesTable
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in

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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