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.
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...
Steel, Chrome
2010s Arik Levy for Vitra ABS Pedestal Office File Cabinets Grey 14x Available
By Vitra, Arik Levy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Storage Filing Cabinet, initially designed by Arik Levy in 2004. These examples were produced by Vitra in Germany in the 2010s. The li...
Plastic
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Vienna, AT
The armchair was designed by George Nelson for Vitra in 1955. The coconut chair is an icon of the design of the 1950s and is still a cult today. With clear shapes and reduced mate...
Plastic, Bouclé
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. ...
Chrome
2015 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Softshell Arm Chairs in Red Fabric
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Softshell Arm Chairs, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2008. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany in 2015. The chairs are compris...
Fiberglass, Fabric, Plastic
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, Leather & Fiberglass
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...
Chrome
Ron Arad Bad Tempered Chair #29/1000 for Vitra, 2002, Carbon Fiber, Signed
By Ron Arad, Vitra
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,...
Metal
Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
One chair left in inventory! 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 stil...
Aluminum
Frank O. Gehry: Design & Architecture (With Cardboard Insert)
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Thoughtfully conceived exhibition catalog whose materials echo Frank O. Gehry’s inventive approach to furniture and architecture. Plain brown stiff wrappers, lettered in orange, open...
Paper, Corrugated Cardboard
Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair in Orange Plastic, 2009
By Vitra
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Vitra Verner Panton S Junior Chair, produced in 2009. This playful chair reinterpret one of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century. Originally conceived in the...
Plastic
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...
Masonite, Paper
Set of Two Charles & Ray Eames Vitra Grey Eiffel Tower Base Chairs Year 2002
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stylish set of two Charles and Ray Eames DSR Dining Height Side Chairs with Rod Bases, produced by Vitra. Originally designed in 1950, the DSR is one of the most recognizable desig...
Metal
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, Aluminum & Leather, 1960s
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson stool for Herman Miller Early Vitra label.
Aluminum
Set of Six Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
A wonderful set of six EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid-century masterpieces feature polished chromed aluminum frames and the original blac...
Aluminum, Chrome
Vitra Occasional Table TLR Charles Ray Eames Couchtisch Beistell
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen kleinen Couch-/ Beistelltisch von Vitra zum Verkauf an. Das Tischchen wurde von Charles & Ray Eames entworfen und trägt den Modellnamen "Occasional...
Steel, Chrome
Jasper Morrison for Vitra Chocolate Brown Leather Soft Sectional Modular Sofa
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Chicago, IL
Jasper Morrison for Vitra Chocolate Brown Leather Soft Sectional Modular Sofa (2016) Designed by Jasper Morrison, this low-slung modular sofa features balanced proportions, exception...
Steel
$3,111Sale Price / set|25% Off
Charles & Ray Eames EA208 softpad chairs, white leather, Vitra 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Zevenaar, NL
The Vitra Soft Pad Chair EA 208 is a design by Charles & Ray Eames. The construction and silhouette of the Soft Pad Chair are similar to the design...
Leather
The Ultimate Audio Chameleon. Modular Enameled Steel Storage + Leather Seat
By Vitra, Werner Aisslinger
Located in Dronten, NL
This is not a bench. This is a system—a chameleon of early 21st Century industrial design that bends to your will. We are presenting an exceptionally rare modular seating and storage...
Steel
$814Sale Price / item|20% Off
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...
Steel
Elliptischer ETR Tisch von Charles & Ray Eames für Vitra, 2000er
By Vitra
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Der Vitra Elliptical Table ETR ist ein weiteres Meisterstück aus dem Hause Charles und Ray Eames und beinhaltet das spezielle von dem Designerehepaar entwickelte "Rod Base"- Gestell....
Wood
Vitra Miniature "Wiggle Side" Chair by Frank Gehry Designed in 1972
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Naples, IT
For more than two decades, the Vitra Design Museum has been making miniature replicas of the most important pieces of its design furniture collection. The Miniatures Collection summa...
Wood
Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the opulence of 18th-century French furniture, these chairs boast a contemporary twist...
Aluminum
2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
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...
Chrome
Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of office/desk chairs designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection. The chairs and armrests are height adjustable, the backs t...
Aluminum
Vintage Dax Chair by Charles and ray eames for Vitra, 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage DAX chair designed in the 1960s by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, this one produced later in the 1990s by Vitra, labelled. Good vintage condition, sturdy, no rust, n...
Chrome
Greg Lynn “Ravioli” Chair by Vitra
By Greg Lynn, Vitra
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...
Textile, Fiberglass
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...
Steel
Set of four Frank Gehry Side Chairs in corrugated cardboard Vitra - USA 1972
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in London, GB
Frank Gehry, the ‘gratuitously eccentric’ architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao gained attention in the 1970s with his ‘Easy Edges’ furniture series (1969-73). Constructed in corrug...
Paper
$1,362Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each Please not...
Aluminum
$26,635 / set
Frank Gehry 1970s cardboard dining set for Vitra.
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in London, GB
TABLE: Frank Gehry, the ‘gratuitously eccentric’ architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao gained attention in the 1970s with his ‘Easy Edges’ furniture series (1969-73). Constructed i...
Paper
Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra – CTM Coffee Table in Black Ash
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant study in proportion and material, the CTM coffee table by Charles & Ray Eames reflects the designers’ enduring commitment to structural clarity and refined simplicity....
Steel, Chrome
Vintage LCM Plywood Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage LCM lounge chair featuring black ash plywood shells and a sleek chromed metal base. One of the most iconic Mid-Century Modern seating designs, the LCM combines or...
Metal
Maarten van Severen T88W Dining Table — Vitra Prototype, Solid Oak, Unique Piece
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Krefeld, DE
Maarten van Severen for Vitra — rare prototype dining table from the acclaimed collaboration period, circa 1998–2005. This exceptional piece originates from an internal Vitra warehou...
Oak
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
MCM Post Modern Herman Miller Vitraviva / ViWtralux wool Eames Chair 1970s
By Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare Vitramat Vitra chairs designed by Wolfgang Müller-Deisig for Herman Miller, with the original label on them! Much like the Panton S chairs that w...
Metal
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...
Aluminum
Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are considered among the significant furniture designs of the 20th century. Introduced in the late 1950s, their construction and ...
Metal
$2,452Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 10 original vintage Charles & Rays Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller high back black leather office swive...
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass for Edizioni Vitra Armchair "Teodora," Italy 1984
By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful chair Mod. "Teodora," designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Vitra around 1984. This unique chair is an outstanding piece of the Memphis style, designed by t...
Acrylic, Wood
Frank Gehry “Easy Edges” cardboard dining table for Vitra
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Gehry “Easy Edges” cardboard dining table. Authentic late 20th century Vitra production with tags. W78" D35" H29.25" >> Los Angeles showroom viewings by appointment in ...
Paper
2004 Vitra Meda Desk Chair by Alberto Meda in Black Leather with Fabric Back
By Vitra, Alberto Meda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Vitra Meda desk chair, originally designed by Alberto Meda in 1996. This particular example was produced by Vitra in Germany C. 2004. The design is comprised of an aluminum base with a seat upholstered in black leather and fabric on the back. The chair measures 27 inches deep, 27 inches wide...
Aluminum
Frank Gehry dining table for Vitra - Switzerland, 1972
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in London, GB
Frank Gehry, the ‘gratuitously eccentric’ architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao gained attention in the 1970s with his ‘Easy Edges’ furniture series (1969-73). Constructed in corrug...
Paper
Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton Chair of the second generation (1968-71) designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality corpus in black made of polyurethane hard foam. Unique, almost unt...
Plastic
1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal & Fabric Object: Cantilever Chair Manufacturer: Vitra Condition: Good Age: Circa 1990 Dimensions: ...
Metal
2010s Vitra .03 Stacking Chairs by Maarten Van Severen in Red
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
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...
Steel
2010s Set of Six Verner Panton for Vitra Dining Chairs in White
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Panton Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Vitra in 1959. These particular examples were produced in Germany in the 2010s. They are comprised entire...
Abalone
$1,771Sale Price / item|50% Off
Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Rochester, England
The Eames E108 Chair by Vitra is a timeless design that blends refined style with exceptional comfort. Featuring an aluminum frame and a supple leather seat, it offers both durabilit...
Aluminum
Set Of 6 Eames Dar Eiffel Chairs By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2011
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 Eames DAR Eiffel Chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra, is a classic example of mid-century modern furniture design. Each chair is made from...
Plastic
Bořek Šípek, 'Ota Otanek' Chairs, Set of 4, Vitra, Germany, 1988
By B. Sipek, Vitra
Located in Krefeld, DE
Designed in 1988 for Vitra, the Ota Otanek chair is a rare and highly collectible icon of late‑20th‑century postmodern design. Conceived by Czech architect and designer Bořek Šípek, ...
Copper, Steel
Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Praha, CZ
Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black leather, white shell and chrome legs, good original condition. - Marked by original lab...
Chrome
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi, Wood and Fabric, Vitra, Germany, 2002
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Roma, IT
Freeform Sofa is a design item realized by Isamu Noguchi Produced by Vitra. Wood and fabric sofa. Vitra original label and plate with reference number 0841 Good condition. Origin...
Fabric, Wood
$1,362Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 of 3 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original fully stamped ICF for Charles Eames, EA105 Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,096 each. Super iconic, award winning, what more can you say, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the model number to the base and the Eames label...
Chrome
2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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...
Fiberglass
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Black Chestnut, Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in München, BY
Dimensions chair: approx. 84 × 85 × 89 × 38 cm (33.1" × 33.5" × 35.0" × 15.0") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height. Dimensions ottoman: approx. 63 × 56 × 42 cm (24.8" × 22.0" × 16.5...
Aluminum
$2,080 / item
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra in 1958. - Designed by: Charles & Ray Eames Produced by: Vitra Origin: Italy...
Aluminum, Chrome
Bořek Šípek for Vitra “Tree” Coat Rack Floor Lamp 1988
By B. Sipek, Vitra
Located in Krefeld, DE
Bořek Šípek for Vitra “Tree” Coat Stand / Floor Lamp, 1988 — rare Postmodern design icon combining sculpture, lighting, and functional furniture. This exceptional “Tree” hall stand a...
Steel
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
One Chair Left! Originally designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s for use in a restaurant, the Cone Chair soon became one of his most recognizable designs; Whether it is the ...
Metal
2006 Visasoft Stacking Armchair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in Tan Leather
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
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...
Steel
"Visa Lounge" Leather Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Visa Lounge" leather lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra.
Chrome
Italian modern Black plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2017
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2017 Set of 10 iconic chairs with seat and backrest in curved black monoco...
Metal
Vitra ‘Self’ Sideboard/ Bookcase '2007' by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed in 2000 and no longer in production today, this rare sideboard is Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s modern take on the classic masterpieces as designed by Charlotte Perriand and Je...
Plastic, Plexiglass