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Vitra Seating

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
Eames La Fonda chairs by Vitra, set of 2 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century fiberglass and fabric 'La fonda' chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra. White lacquered metal base. Very good original untouched condition 19...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguch, 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 0977. Good condition but wi...
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Early 2000s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 4
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
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 bo...
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1990s Swiss Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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Early 2000s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs work as lounge chairs, occasional chairs or dining chairs and will add stunning two-tone colouring and a fabulous Space Age 1960s aesthetic to any interior. The DAX armchair was first produced in 1952 and is the most sought-after version of Charles and Ray Eames's classic fibreglass chairs, which revolutionised 20th Century furniture. Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs (which stands for Dining Height Armchair X-Base) has 'Greige' coloured (a combination of grey and beige) fibreglass shells, one of the three original Eames fibreglass shell colours produced from the early 1950s. This pair is fourth generation (made from 1959 onwards) as they have the improved white nylon glide feet and 'H-bases', so were likely manufactured in the early 1960s. These wonderful armchairs features four-legged tubular steel chrome H-bases above all original & complete nylon glide feet. They have 'greige' fibreglass 'V'-stamped (for Vitra) shell seats, which join to the bases via Herman Miller marked black shock mounts and are upholstered in beautiful caramel leather with lovely contrasting white plastic bordering. Much sought after for their simplicity, beautiful lines and their status as design icons, the gorgeous colouring and extremely rare collaborative authenticity of this pair of DAX chairs makes them even more special. Comfortable, iconic, exceptionally rare and effortlessly cool, these are a stunning and timeless pair of armchairs. HERMAN MILLER / VITRA COLLABORATION & MARKINGS Ray and Charles Eames began designing for Herman Miller in the late-1940s, since when the Herman Miller company has manufactured Eames furniture including the DAX chair, and in 1957 the Herman Miller company assigned the Swiss company Vitra the manufacturing licenses for the European market, since when they have also made Eames furniture including the DAX chair. These two DAX chairs both have the Herman Miller logo markings to their black shock mounts and also have an embossed 'V' (for Vitra) on the underside of fibreglass shells, next to which the original Herman Miller sticker would have been placed. We therefore surmise that this pair would have been a collaborative effort produced for the European market between Herman Miller, who may have supplied the base (or at the very least the shock mounts) and Vitra, who made the fibreglass shell (and possibly all of the chair apart from the shock mounts.) Despite extensive digging we haven't been able to find a detailed history of such collaborations between Herman Miller and Vitra, as it's rather nuanced and may have been carried out ad-hoc basis that wasn’t recorded in the histories of the companies. However, we think it highly plausible such collaborations would have happened, as both companies made the same Eames products and so could well have used each other's know-how and parts in the interest of keeping the Eames brand and products up to the highest specifications possible. Hence this very rare pair of twice-marked Eames DAX chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather & Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda
By Vitra, Alberto Meda
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...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Cone Chair and Ottoman, produced by Vitra. Beautiful set. This is the iconic Verner Panton chair in the shape of a cone, upholstered in blue wool and featuri...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles and Ray Eames EA216 softpad office chair, produced by Vitra. This distinguished chair boasts a sleek black leather seat and backrest, complemented ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

2000s Maarten Van Severen for Vitra .03 High Chair Drafting Stool
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a .03 High Chair Stool, designed by Maarten Van Severen and Fabian Schwarzeler for Vitra in 1998. It can be utilized as a high desk chair, or as a drafting stool. The seat an...
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Early 2000s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

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...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

2010s Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Cloud Freeform Sofa and Ottoman in Fabric
By Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Freeform Sofa and Ottoman, originally designed by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra in 1946. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The sofa and ottoman are comprised of ...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Beech, Maple, Fabric, Foam

Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. The Eames’ wanted to create a spacious armchair that combines ergonomics — ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rocking Chair Made In Plastic By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2012
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames of the Series RAR manufactured by Vitra in plastic, metal and maple. Measurements: H:68cm W:62cm D:44cm SH:39cm
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2010s Danish Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

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...
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2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather office chair with aluminum base, rotates on itself. Seat height: 52 cm. Stamped Vitra. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE  
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Panton Junior PAIR of Kids Chairs by Verner Panton Vitra, Turquoise + Orange
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Basel, BS
FREE fast shipping. Panton Junior Chairs, Pair-- in Turquoise and Orange-- Rare colors, no longer produced. Verner Panton, 1959/2006 The Panton J...
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

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 ...
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1990s Vitra Seating

Materials

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...
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2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

Antonio Citterio for Vitra Ergonomic ID Mesh Black Office Desk Chair, Brand New
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The ergonomic ID mesh office desk chair designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra successfully combines comfort, technology, and elegance. Features a soft seat and supportive backrest ...
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2010s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grey Leather Suita Three-Seat Sofa, 2021
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed in 2010 by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, the suita sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The sofa has a slimline tuxedo style frame with integrated armrest...
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2010s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson stool for Herman Miller Early Vitra label.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra .04 Studio Task Chair by Maarten Van Severen Circa 2000
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Wilton, CT
The Vitra .04 Studio Chair in Classic Red will bring an element of style and modern creative energy to any workspace. Designed by Maarten van Severen, this office chair provides both...
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 4 Vitra chairs Charles & Ray Eames Plastic Armchair DAR RE
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
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1990s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

“EA222” Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany 1990
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilnis, UT
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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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...
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1960s Swiss Futurist Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

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...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Laminate

Original Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl Soft Pad blau Charles & Ray Eames Leder
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 219 Bürostuhl von Vitra in blauem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und vereint Funktionalität mit zeitloser E...
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1670s German Post-Modern Antique Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, 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,...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

2017 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda in Black Mesh 3x Available
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. 2017. The frame and armrests are comprised...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton, Orginal Heavy Fibreglass Black Stacking Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Black Vitra, expensive version stackable chair made out of fiberglas in heavy version. Dimensions 83 cm H x 43 seatH in the middle and 47 cm on the edges x 49 cm W x 54 cm D
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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 ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra by Jasper Morrison Park Brown Leather Armchairs
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra in 2004, the park armchair has a sleek and modern aesthetic. The chairs have a cubic silhouette, with a solid wood frame and sits on four pol...
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Early 2000s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Leather

Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman, circa 2005, Switzerland
By Greg Lynn, Vitra
Located in Girona, Spain
Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman. Chair with ottoman. Original upholstery Made with fiberglass and reinforced plastic. Polyurethane foam with integrated cushioning and knitted...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fiberglass, Fabric

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s
By Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra
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.
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1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

Italian Alberto Meda Office Chair for Vitra in Red Leather 1990
By Alberto Meda, Vitra
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Red Leather and aluminium adjstable office chair by Alberto Meda for Vitra 1990 Perfect working condition.
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20th Century Italian Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Alu Group EA124 & EA125 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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 ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton Chair of the second generation (1968-71) designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality corpus in red made of polyurethane hard foam. Quality Features: a...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The Aluminum Group; USA; Aluminum chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1/6 Charles & Ray Eames EA108 swivel office armchairs in Hopsak, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
An iconic design by Charles & Ray Eames, this set of six EA108 swivel office armchairs embodies the timeless elegance and ergonomic innovation that have made the Aluminium Group seri...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

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 fir...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Japanese Red w/ Plastic Seat
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Standard SP Dining Chairs, Model 204, initially designed in 1934 by Jean Prouve. These particular pieces were produced circa 2023 and they are br...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s
By Verner Panton, Vitra
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 ...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Original Charles Eames Bürostuhl Vitra EA119 Leder blau Rollen
By Vitra, Charles Eames
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...
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2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Purle Leather "Area" Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, Switzerland, 1980
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
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...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

2018 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Two Seater Sofa in Grey Fabric
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2-Seater Alcove Sofa, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2006. This particular example was produced by Vitra in the USA C. 2018. The sofa is comprised of ...
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2010s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

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...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Textile, Fiberglass

Eames EA116 Brown 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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric

2014 Alberto Meda for Vitra Physix Desk Chairs in White Mesh 12+ Available
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 in 2014. The frame and armrests are comprised...
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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

"Visa Lounge" Leather Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Visa Lounge" leather lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

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...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

Jasper Morrison for Vitra White HAL RE Medium Bar Stool
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Vitra Seating

Materials

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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Paper

Vitra seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Vitra seating 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 seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 104 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Ernst Moeckl, Wilkhahn, and Fröscher Sitform. Prices for Vitra seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $229 and can go as high as $55,892, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,200.
Questions About Vitra Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Vitra 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    The 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.

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