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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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Recognized Seller Listings
Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool for Vitra
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
Iconic low rocking stool with a maple top and base and chrome-plated steel rods, a 1954 Isamu Noguchi design for Knoll re-issued by Vitra in 2001. Intended ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design 1955, later production The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Aluminum

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1997 Mario Bellini Vitra Figura Post Modern High Back Desk Chair in Green Fabric
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Iconic Legacy: Eames Wood Elephant Stool for Vitra, circa 2000
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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Immerse yourself in the timeless design legacy of Ray and Charles Eames with the iconic "Eames Wood Elephant Stool" created for Vitra around 2000. Originally designed in 1945, this piece is a testament to the Eames' pioneering work in the 1940s, where they dedicated years to perfecting the technique of molding laminated wood into intricate three-dimensional forms. A remarkable piece of history, the Eames Wood Elephant Stool was part of the initial designs that emerged from this groundbreaking process. Its two-piece structure, featuring multiple closed curves, presented a technical challenge, and although it never entered production, it remains a symbol of the Eames' innovative spirit. One of the prototypes found its way to Lucia Eames, Charles' daughter, as a gift when she was just 14 years old. Later, it was lent to the Museum of Modern Art in New York for an exhibition in 1946, and today, it is still held by the Eames family. This Vitra-manufactured Eames Elephant Stool...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko Japan Mid-Century Modern Stacking Stool
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Single bentwood stool by Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) for Akita Mokko. Original condition, minor scuffs. Label, circa 1950s Kenmochi was one of the most significant designers in midcentury Japan. He was a founding member of the Japan Industrial Designers, which included Sori Yanagi and Riki Watanabe...
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Tabouret Métallique Stool by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
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Tabouret Métallique stool in the Special Prouvé color "Bleu Marcoule" by Jean Prouvé for Vitra. Marked with Vitra label. Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a French architect, designer,...
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Antonio Citterio Leather Chaise Lounge Or Sofa Baisity by for B&B Italy
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
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Sity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B italia, 1980s
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
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Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
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George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Previously Available Items
Jean Prouve, the Poetics of the Technical Object
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
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First edition, stated, of this scholarly monograph/exhibition catalog on the architecture and design work of modernist French master Jean Prouve, evincing his unparalleled mastery of industrial technique and sculptural form. Comprised of a series of short essays addressing and contextualizing various aspects of Prouve’s architecture...
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Chaise Lounge by Charles & Ray Eames America 2004
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21st Century and Contemporary English Vitra Furniture

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Mario Bellini Post-Modern Highback Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1993
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular example of a Mario Bellini signed highback executive desk chair for the Vitra, dated 1993 production. This Post Modern executive task chair features soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star height adjustable base on casters, and is extremely comfortable. *Note, we photographed this with the chair with the height adjusted to its highest point which is why it looks so tall in the photos. You can see the last photo of our lowback chair...
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1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

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Early Production 'La Chaise' by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, circa 1996
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible example of innovative design by Ray and Charles Eames. The 'La Chaise' was the Eames's entry into the Museum of Modern Art’s 1948 'International Competition for Low Cos...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Furniture

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Frank Gehry 'Wiggle' Chair
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Gehry "Wiggle" chair in corrugated cardboard, with Vitra manufacturer label, from 2000s.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Vitra Furniture

Materials

Other

Frank Gehry 'Wiggle' Chair
Frank Gehry 'Wiggle' Chair
H 34 in W 14.25 in D 26 in
Pair of Frank Gehry 'Wiggle' Chairs
By Frank Gehry, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frank Gehry "Wiggle" chairs in corrugated cardboard
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21st Century and Contemporary German Vitra Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Frank Gehry 'Wiggle' Chairs
Pair of Frank Gehry 'Wiggle' Chairs
H 34 in W 14.25 in D 26 in
Cité Chair designed by Jean Prouvé, Row Office Edition by G-Star for Vitra
By G-Star RAW, Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Hudson, NY
Originally designed in 1930, this short production Row Office edition Cité chair was a collaboration with the Prouvê family, G-Star and Vitra. Featuring spe...
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1930s Dutch Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Alcove Xtra High Sofas
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Furniture

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Verner Panton Amoebe Red Lounge Chair by Vitra
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Furniture

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Fabric, Foam

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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