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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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Item Ships From: USA
Creator: Vitra
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

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Pivoting Wall Light in Black for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' wall light in black for Vitra. Jean Prouvé created the first version of the Potence wall lamp in the 1940s for his own ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé standard chair in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. The standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

1997 Mario Bellini Vitra Figura Post Modern High Back Desk Chair in Green Fabric
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but the price is for each chair) vintage 1997 Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examp...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé Potence Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Jean Prouvé for his own groundbreaking La Maison Tropicale, the Potence Lamp (1950) provides a unique solution for suspension lighting with its ingenious engineering and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Textile, Fiberglass

Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Dining Chair Japanese Red Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra (3 avail)
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Hudson, NY
The Vitra Standard Prouve Dining Chair, designed by Jean Prouve, is the epitome of modern sophistication. Its luxurious silhouette draws the eye wi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antony Chair by Jean Prouve for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2002. Iconic French design, produced by frites. Metal legs with wood seat.
Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Wood

Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay Stools in American Walnut
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay stool in American walnut. Tabouret Solvay bears the unmistakable signature of Jean Prouvé, reflecting an aesthetic based on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Philippe Starck Louis 20 Chairs/ 18 available
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philippe Starck for Vitra Louis 20 Stacking Chairs! 18 AVAILABLE, priced separately! Aluminum back legs with a molded plastic back, seat and front leg...
Category

1990s German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ray and Charles Eames "EA 116" Hopsack Lounge Swivel Armchair
By Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vitra EA 116 Aluminium Easy Chair is a 20th-century icon and a pinnacle in the body of work that iconic design duo Charles & Ray Eames left to the world. ...
Category

1960s Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Noguchi Prismatic Tables for Vitra, 2 Available, priced separately!
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Tables. 1957 Design and put into production in 2002 by Vitra. Black Finish shows minor surface wear. Tables ne...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra 3-Seat Alcove Sofa in Volo Mid-Grey
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sofas was designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in the early 2000s for production exclusively by Vitra, one of the most recognized manufacturing and design powerhouses in...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jean Prouvé Cite Lounge Chair (Prouvé RAW Edition) by G Star Raw and Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Cité lounge chair is one of Prouvé's earlier furniture designs and it fits perfectly in the modern home where Prouvé himself used it. Jean Prouvé was a "constructeur" a builder a...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021 Offered for sale individually are six Vitra AM fully adjustable, ergonomic office chairs designed by Alberto M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

2020 Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Low Vitra for Vitra Visavis Visasoft Chairht
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Low for Vitra "Visasoft Visavis" armchair. This example came as a sample / floor model from Vitra's US warehouse, as they were mo...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1989 Antonio Citterio for Vitra Area Montage Daybed Bench Sofa w/ Black Fabric
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Montage, Area Series daybed/sofa, designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. This design was produced in 1988 and continued in production for a few years ...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL bar stool in ice gray (looks like baby blue). The chair was acquired directly from Vitra, as they recently...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage 1986 Vitra Figura arm chairs, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examples, which retain their ori...
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Organic chair designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2010s Vitra .03 Stacking Chairs by Maarten Van Severen in Red
By Vitra, Maarten van Severen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (we have many available, but the price listed is for each chair) red Vitra .03 stacking chairs by Maarten Van Severen. This is the first industrial chair...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

Tabouret Haut Jean Prouvé Bar Stool Vitra Dark Oak Unmarked a Set of 10
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A set of ten Jean Prouvé Tabouret Haut Bar Stools produced by Vitra in dark oak. The tags have been removed so the stools are all unmarked. We would be willing to break up the set......
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

2011 Vitra Meda by Alberto Meda Desk Chair Tan Full Leather
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (sold separately) Vitra Meda tan leather desk chairs, designed by Alberto Meda. The chairs feature clean leather in very nice s...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

2018 Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction Dining Chairs by Vitra 12x Avail
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Fauteuil Direction dining / side chair designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra in 2018. Multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chai...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

2015 Gray Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs by Antonio Citterio Polished Arms / Bases
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but they are each sold separately) Vitra ID Mesh chair, designed by Antonio Citterio. These chairs...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather & Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are multiple (sold separately) Vitra Meda black leather desk chairs, designed by Alberto Meda. The chairs feature clean leather in very nice...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
By George Nelson, Vitra
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 ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

2012 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) ID Trim chair in very dark brown leather, designed by Antonio Citterio, produced by ...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2018 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda Gray Mesh Sets Available
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (1) Physix rolling desk chair designed by Alberto Meda and produced by Vitra. This piece was specified with a polished aluminum base and dark gray (carbon...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) authentic La Chaise lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These were produced circa 2005 and carry original Vitra labels. This d...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

2019 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Grey Side Chair With Wood Legs
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a HAL side chair, designed by Jasper Morrison in 2010. This clean contemporary chain features a molded plastic seat, and has legs made from wood. This particular example is d...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

2013 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio 6x
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available but the price listed is for one chair) ID Trim chair in dark brown leather, designed by Antonio Citterio, produced by Vitra...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather

2010s Vitra Alcove Love Seat in Fabric by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Vitra Alcove love seats in green and gray fabric, designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec, produced by Vitra. Production of this line sta...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

2006 Visasoft Stacking Armchair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in Tan Leather
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Visasoft stacking armchair (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair), designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2002. The cantilevered fram...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

2018 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Armchair with Black Seat and Oak Wood Legs
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a HAL Armchair with natural oak wooden legs designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Vitra. This chair was specified with a black plastic seat and oak legs. The...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Oak

2020 Vitra Alcove Seating by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in Orange Fabric
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom c-shaped high Alcove sofa, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, produced by Vitra in Germany. It was acquired directly from Vitra, when...
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price is for each chair) 1990s vintage Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous o...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Teal Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a chocolate colored (very dark) plastic base and...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

C. 2019 Vitra Belleville Armchair in Brown Leather by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Belleville Armchair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was specified with a black plastic frame and brown leather upholstered...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

2018 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Dark Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a black plastic base and seat upholstered with d...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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....
Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric

2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of five Organic chairs designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the ...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w Dark Brown Leather by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a chocolate colored (very dark) plastic base and...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Light Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a black plastic base and seat upholstered with l...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

Office Chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Office/desk chair designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection. The chair is height adjustable, the back tilts back and the armrests also ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool
By Verner Panton, Vitra
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

Figura Chairs by Mario Bellini for Vitra
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Premium leather construction with swivel base. Height adjustable and pairs perfectly with a desk or conference seating. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a ...
Category

1990s German Industrial Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather

Verner Panton Two Cantilevered Chairs by Vitra Herman Miller Edition
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless cantilevered side chairs designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality design made of fiberglass. Unique, retouched condition. Our pair of Panton cantilevered chairs are a stunning golden yellow, original color was blue, see detailed photographs. We have paired them with a stylish Postmodern Circular James Turco Designed Milano Memphis painted and lacquered side table, sold separately. This Pair of Verner Panton Cantilevered Chairs Quality Features: Accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible attention to detail high-quality workmanship using high quality materials. Made in Denmark, Bears the makers mark. Design: Verner Panton, manufacturer: Vitra / Herman Miller Collection Measures: 24 3/4" Deep x 19 1/2" Wide x 32 1/4" High About the Designer and Chair Model: From the early 1950s, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered chair all in one piece. In 1956, he designed the S chair which can be considered a forerunner of the Panton chair. He saw it as an item of furniture in which the back, seat and legs were made of the same material and in one continuous piece. It was first produced in 1965. Panton made a series of sketches and design drawings for the Panton chair in the 1950s. In 1960, he created his first model, a plaster-cast, in collaboration with Dansk Akrylteknik. In the mid-1960s, he met Willi Fehlbaum, who, unlike many other producers, was fascinated with the drawings of his legless chair in plastic rather than wood, the favoured material of the times. Working closely with Fehlbaum, Panton produced a cold-pressed model using polyester strengthened with fibreglass. For the first time, an entire chair had been designed in one piece, without any legs. It became known as a free-swinger. The first rather heavy model, which required substantial finishing work, was subsequently improved and adapted to industrial production using thermoplastic polystyrene which led to a marked reduction in cost. In 1968, Fehlbaum, from Vitra, initiated serial production of the final version which was sold by the Herman Miller Furniture Company. It was varnished in seven colors. In 1979, however, production was halted as it became apparent that the material polystyrene was not sufficiently durable. Four years later, the model was again produced as the Panton chair Classic, this time in the rather more expensive material. Finally, in 1999, Vitra used...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Vitra Design Museum Miniature LCW By Charles And Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vitra Design Museum Miniature LCW By Charles And Ray Eames , great original condition, comes with original box, pamphlet and packing paper.
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1990s Polish Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Chrome

Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare experimental corrugated cardboard side chair from the "Easy Edges" series, designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1970s. This version is no longer in production. Gehry's experi...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs - a Pair
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look. The shape of the seat shell provides great freedom of movement in a variety of sitting positions. T...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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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