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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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Period: Late 20th Century
Creator: Vitra
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, fabricated in 1999. The EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool is one of the greatest furnit...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames Black Original Plywood Group LCM Chair for Vitra, 1999
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 1999. The Vitra LCM Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is the result of years of experiment...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

1997 Mario Bellini Vitra Figura Post Modern High Back Desk Chair in Green Fabric
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
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

Office Chair Vitra, Swivel Chair, Model AC1, Designed by the Antonio Citterio
By Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Vitra, swivel chair, model AC1, designed by the Antonio Citterio The swivel chair by the manufacturer Vitra, model AC1, was designed by the designer Antonio Citterio. The seat is ...
Category

Late 20th Century German Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Maarten Van Severen, .03 chair by Vitra, 1998
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Uppsala, SE
Maarten Van Severens .03 chair for Vitra is a very minimalist design that has no decorated parts what so ever. The seating shell is in a very dark blue/grey colour that almost looks ...
Category

1990s Swiss Minimalist Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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...
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1990s German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Alu Group EA124 & EA125 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool is one of the greatest furniture designs of the 20th century. Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair and footstool in 1958 for ...
Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990
By Herman Miller, Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your space with this iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Lounge Chair designed by the legendary George Nelson for Herman Miller and meticulously manufactured by Vitra...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vitra – Amoebe – Brown – Verner Panton – 1970s
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This chair is called Amoebe and is designed by Verner Panton for Vitra. It is inspired by the protozoa and this is reflected in the seat and backrest: in a single, flowing shape, it ...
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1990s European Vitra Furniture

Materials

Fabric

“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...
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage 90's eames EA222 softapd black leather lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra. Timeless design offering a lot of com...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
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

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

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.
Category

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. ...
Category

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

Vintage Modern Verner Panton Pantonova Chrome Wire Cubes Set of 4
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage modern set of four chrome wire Pantonova cubes by Verner Panton. These have been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. One cube had loose welds and was repaired. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. NOTE: We have these listed as a set of 4 however, we would consider splitting them up. MY, MY, MY… What have we HERE? (insert your best James Bond voice here) Cubes. Chrome Cubes. LOL! Ok, more like we have a FABULOUS set of four Verner Panton Pantanova chrome wire cubes...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Figura Office Chair Designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra, Italy, 1984
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Athens, Attiki
Figura chair designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra, Italy 1984. Figura combines three important ergonomic functions in one chair, creating the optimum requ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Swivel Armchair Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1958
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Swivel armchair Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1958 Swivel armchair mod. Cone Chair fully upholstered in electric blue cotton fabric. The structure is mad...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis 20 Stackable Chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
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...
Category

Late 20th Century European Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
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...
Category

1990s Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1990s Post-Modern Philippe Starck for Vitra Black Louis 20 Armchair, 3 Available
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Philippe Starck is regarded as the leading French figure in the area of new design in the eighties. In 1991 he designed the Louis 20 chair with the char...
Category

1990s European Post-Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in DE MEERN, NL
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...
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

1980s German Vintage 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

Charles Eames for Vitra "Ea 116" Hopsack Red Office Swivel Armchair, 1980
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Designers: Charles and Ray Eames. Maker: Vitra - 1989. Design year: 1958. Model: EA116 Hopsack (high back, arms and swivel). The EA 116 Aluminium Group ea...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
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 interiors all over the world a touch of modern elegance. On offer we have the EA124...
Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1990s Area Lounge Sofa Leather Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra Chrom Design
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1990s Area Lounge Sofa Leather Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra Chrom Design Object: sofa Manufacturer: Vitra Condition: good - vintage ...
Category

1990s Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

1980s Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Paper

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...
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather

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 ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

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.
Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Italian Antonio Citterio for Vitra Modern 3-Seater Sofa in Cast Aluminum, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage modern three seater sofa on cast aluminum frame by architect and Italian designer, Antonio Citterio for VITRA 1990s Sculptural Clean and very comfortable design. Black fabri...
Category

1990s German Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra, Glen Oliver Löw
Located in Praha, CZ
- Model Visasoft - Marked - Very practical and comfortable chair - In style of Barcelona chair / Mies van der Rohe - Also as dining chair.
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Red Cones Umbrella Stand Racket by Vitra in Metal and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Vitra
Located in Rome, IT
Umbrella stand in a metal and brass structure featuring two red cones as rackets. Made by Vitra (the original stamp is clearly visibile) – Italy, circa 1970. Conditions are good and...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antonio Citterio Spatio Table in Maple / Linoleum tabletop and Chrome for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Spatio Conference, Dining Table or Desk designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra. Linoleum table top in a green-blue color with an edge of solid Maple wood. The table i...
Category

1990s German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Other

Italian Black Leather Lounge Seating Area Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish modernist three seater lounge area seating by architect and Italian designer Antonio Citterio for VITRA.  A statement piece, in Black leather with contrasting aluminium spi...
Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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...
Category

1990s Swiss Post-Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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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