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.
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Creator: Vitra
Pair of White Perch Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Original Charles Eames Bürostuhl Vitra EA119 Leder blau Rollen
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen sehr gut erhaltenen Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl mit Rollen aus dem Jahr 2014 zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl, der als wahrer Design-Klassiker gilt, wurde von Charles Eames entw...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
German postmodern black wooden chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in MIlano, IT
German postmodern black wooden Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
Chair model DCM in black wood. The seat and back are rounded with enveloping sides, the structure is in...
Category
Early 2000s German Vitra Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bureau "Nomos" Norman Foster plateau bois et pieds aluminium par Vitra XX Siècle
By Vitra, Sir Norman Foster
Located in London, England
Bureau Norman Foster (né en 1935)
Modèle "Nomos", crée à l'origine pour tecno, mais celui est très rare car il a été édité par Vitra (Allemagne/ Suisse) et ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Space Age Vitra Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions
By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass
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...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Laminate
Set Of 6 Eames Dar Eiffel Chairs By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2011
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star height adjustable bases on casters, and are extremely comfortable. *Note, 6 are available at the time of this listing, priced individually. We also have a 7th highback chair available as well in another listing.
The black on black color combination of this set makes it perfect for Post-Modern interiors which are on-trend with upcoming design projects led by many of the worlds top interior designers. These design masterpieces are rare and hard to find, especially here in the United States, so interior designers: get this before your competition does!
These Mario Bellini for Vitra leather...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Praha, CZ
- Charles & Ray Eames
- Marked by original label
- Very comfortable
- Leatherette
- Has minor signs of use
- Chrome in very good condition.
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Table de Charles et Ray Eames par Vitra Design Museum Edition 1999 design 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in London, England
Table, bout de canapé designé par Charles et Ray Eames et fabriquée pour le Vitra Museum Design en Allemagne .
Elle à son plateau en bois contreplaqué noir avec des bordures bois cla...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vitra “La Fonda” Eames Chair & Marble Table in Black Hopsack
By Vitra
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is one of the most handsome, refined chair/table suites you could ever hope to find.
This is an rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it b...
Category
2010s Vitra Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Jasper Morrison For Vitra Brown Leather & Chrome Feet 'Park' Sofa
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in London, GB
Designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra, the ‘Park’ sofa is a classic contemporary design. This three-seater features clean lines, deep comfort, and Morrison’s signature approach to mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Vitra Furniture
Materials
Leather
Jasper Morrison Ply Chair Plywood for Vitra Set of 8
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Classic Jasper Morrison Chair was designed 1988/1989 “Some New Items for the Home, Part I” at the DAAD gallery, in Berlin.
In 1989, the Ply...
Category
Early 2000s German Minimalist Vitra Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
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...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Set of 4 Vitra chairs Charles & Ray Eames Plastic Armchair DAR RE
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering four beautiful “Plastic Armchairs” from Vitra for sale. The design comes from Charles & Ray Eames and combines timeless aesthetics with high seating comfort. The seat...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1980s Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Office Desk Chair in Fabric 6x Available
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, initially designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra in 1979. These examples date to both 1984 and 1994, as we have six available for purchase. The liste...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Ea 208 Soft Pad Alu Group Office Chairs, 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 designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving inter...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
2023 Physix Office Desk Chair by Alberto Meda for Vitra 2x Available in White
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Physix office chairs, originally designed by Alberto Meda in 2012. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany C. 2023. The frame and armrests are comprised...
Category
2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1 OF 4 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 4 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each
Please not...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
2015 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Softshell Arm Chairs in Red Fabric
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
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...
Category
2010s German Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Fabric, Plastic
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Conference Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The iconic classic organic chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as a joint entry to the "organic design in home furnishings"
A competition organized by the M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in MIlano, IT
German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
Pair of chairs model DCM in black wood. The seat and back are rounded with enveloping sides, the struc...
Category
Early 2000s German Vitra Furniture
Materials
Metal
2er Set Vitra Stuhl Belleville Ronan Erwan Bouroullec Outdoor moosgrau
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein 2er Set Vitra Belleville Stapelstühle in der Farbe moosgrau zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind vollständig aus Kunststoff gefertigt und la...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Fabric
4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vitra HAL Wood Stühle mit Sitzpolstern zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle stammen aus dem Jahr 2021 und weisen nur geringe Gebrauchsspuren auf. Insgesamt...
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Oak
Design Vitra swivel armchair model EA 116 in black fabric
By Vitra
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing designer swivel armchair is the EA 116 model by Vitra, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. For this armchair, luxurious, thick black fabric and brushed aluminum have been...
Category
1950s Vintage Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
2013 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio 6x
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
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
Jasper Morrison for Vitra White HAL RE Medium Bar Stool
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
sHAL is Jasper Morrison's interpretation of a shell chair in the tradition of the Plastic Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, whose variety of different bases enables versatile use.
Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Vitra Furniture
Materials
Chrome
2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric
By Charles Eames, Vitra, Eero Saarinen
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
1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
By Vitra, Charles Eames, 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 swivel ar...
Category
20th Century English Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Very Beautiful Vitra Design Swivel Armchair Model EA 116 in Black Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic design swivel armchair is the Vitra EA 116 model, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. The armchair is made with luxurious, thick black fabric an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Azul Bahia Dining Office Table by Charles Eames for Vitra 1990s
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very nice custom order office / dining table by Charles Eames for Vitra.
The table was a custom order made with an amazing Azul Bahia stone top which has an amazing structu...
Category
1990s Italian Vitra Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
1 of 4 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Charles Eames, Vitra, 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...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Original Vitra Design Swivel Armchairs Model EA 116 in Black Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of Vitra EA 116 swivel armchairs was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for manufacturer Vitra. These armchairs are made with luxurious, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Ice Blue Softshell Chairs, a Pair
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The fabulous cozy softshell chair will surprise you with its exceptional comfort.
Constructed of flexible ribs concealed in the backrest shell and ada...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vitra Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric
By Vitra, Charles Eames
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
Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
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
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
Plastic, Fabric
2018 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Dark Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
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
Plastic, Fabric
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
2018 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Armchair with Black Seat and Oak Wood Legs
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
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
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
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
Fabric, Plastic
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.
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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.