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Vitra Seating

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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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Ron Arad Bad Tempered Chair #29/1000 for Vitra, 2002, Carbon Fiber, Signed
Ron Arad Bad Tempered Chair #29/1000 for Vitra, 2002, Carbon Fiber, Signed

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,...

Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection

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 black made of polyurethane hard foam. Unique, almost unt...

Category

1960s Swiss Futurist Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 Knoll mid-century
charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 Knoll mid-century

charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 Knoll mid-century

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame with rosewood finish, leather upholstery, and die-cast aluminum...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton Chair, Luminescent, White, Blue, Limited Ed
Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton Chair, Luminescent, White, Blue, Limited Ed

Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton Chair, Luminescent, White, Blue, Limited Ed

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Verner Panton for Vitra Glow Panton chair, Luminescent, white, limited edition, on occasion of 50th anniversary. 1000 luminescent produced. After several years of joint development by Verner Panton and Vitra, the Panton chair was finally ready for production in 1967 – as the first all-plastic cantilever chair to be manufactured in one piece. Created with a revolutionary production technique, the chair’s unique sculptural design was presented to the public for the first time at the imm Furniture Fair in Cologne in 1968. It rapidly came to symbolise an entire era. In 2018, 50 years after its launch, Vitra is issuing two limited editions of this iconic classic: Panton Chrome and Panton Glow. Vitra limited production of the “Glow” to 333 chairs which were sold in June 2018, the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the chair to the public. Verner Panton showed an ardent interest in innovative technologies, techniques and materials over the course of his lifetime. He worked with lighting, colour and luminous elements in many of his futuristic interiors. For his legendary 1970 installation ‘Visiona 2...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

Charles and Ray Eames Plastic Chairs, Eiffel Bases for Vitra, Set of Eight
Charles and Ray Eames Plastic Chairs, Eiffel Bases for Vitra, Set of Eight

Charles and Ray Eames Plastic Chairs, Eiffel Bases for Vitra, Set of Eight

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Miami, FL

Charles and Ray Eames Plastic Chairs, Eiffel Bases for Vitra, Set of Eight Offered for sale is a set of 8 Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR originally designed by Charles & Ray Ea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces

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

Modern Maarten Van Severen .04 task Red office desk chair for Vitra
Modern Maarten Van Severen .04 task Red office desk chair for Vitra

Modern Maarten Van Severen .04 task Red office desk chair for Vitra

By Vitra, Maarten van Severen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern Maarten Van Severen .04 task Red office desk chair for Vitra. Armless version with casters and adjustable height very minimalist design. Great task chairs. Labeled Vitra. Ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather
1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather

1960s Eames 3474 Time Life Executive Lobby Desk Chair Vitra ES104 Black Leather

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare and museum-worthy 1960s model of the Eames Time-Life Desk Chair in lovely vintage condition. Widely considered the most iconic office chair design of the 20th Century, this especially rare version of an outstanding armchair will provide superb quality and comfort and will add a quintessential Mid-Century, 1960s-cool, ‘Mad Men’ aesthetic to any interior. Eames Time-Life Desk Chairs are in high demand for their quality, durability and scarcity, especially in working condition and upholstered in leather, and even more so if they’re one of the oldest, first-generation models from the 1960s, such as this one. What makes this particular chair even more of a special piece is that this model hardly ever comes to market and a recent exhaustive search has found only one other – in a design museum. A real gem, a design collector’s delight and one of the rarest early versions of one of the most sought-after chairs, this armchair was made 1960-1968 (or 1961-1970 depending on which maker’s website you read) and was produced in Switzerland by Vitra, who have held the European licence for manufacturing Eames furniture since 1957. The only other example we’ve found of this extremely rare European version of this much sought-after design icon is on the Vitra Design Museum’s website itself. This superb chair goes by several names and can be called: the Eames Time Life Desk Chair, the Eames Executive Office Chair, the Eames 3474 (manufactured 1960-1968) or the later ES104 (manufactured 1968-1985). To somewhat further confuse the name, this super chair is similar to, but distinct from its precursor, the Time-Life Lobby Lounge Chair (which was made as a lounge chair specifically for the lobby of the Time Life Building in New York), and so this chair can also sometimes be called an Eames Lobby Chair, or an Eames Lobby Desk Chair. We like to use its correct moniker, the Eames Time Life Lobby Desk Chair or Eames 3474, which was released in 1961 as an adaptation of the slightly shorter, wider, squarer and more angle-backed Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair released in 1960. Expertly made, this extremely comfortable and reassuringly heavy armchair features plush, padded and buttoned black leather cushions to the seat, back and arms, over an aluminium frame set on the 1960s four-star aluminium base. Distinguishing it from the Herman Miller (American licensee) produced 1960s version are the Vitra bolt-handle tilting mechanism and the Vitra black plastic ball feet casters with aluminium hoods, making this particular model an extremely rare (almost never seen outside of the Vitra Design Museum catalogue) version of this already very rare and much sought-after armchair. All in all this is an incredibly rare, museum-worthy 1960s design icon, which won’t fail to add outstanding quality, comfort and quintessential Mid Century style and sophistication to any setting. AUTHENTICITY The labels on these early chairs appear to have been stuck to the underside only and as such, few labels still remain and such is the case with this chair, which no longer has an Eames or Vitra label. However, we’re 100% confident that this is an original 1960s Eames chair...

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black
Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

Set of Four Iconic EA108 Eames "Aluminium Group" Swivel Chairs by Vitra in Black

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

A wonderful set of four EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid-century masterpieces feature polished chromed aluminum frames and the original bla...

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller
2005 La Chaise Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra Herman Miller

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...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguch, 2002
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguch, 2002

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguch, 2002

By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi

Located in Roma, IT

Freeform Sofa is a design item realized by Isamu Noguchi Produced by Vitra. Wood and fabric sofa. Vitra original label and plate with reference number 0841 Good condition. Origin...

Category

Early 2000s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set Of 6 Eames Dar Eiffel Chairs By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2011
Set Of 6 Eames Dar Eiffel Chairs By Charles & Ray Eames For Vitra From 2011

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 Seating

Materials

Plastic

Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair
Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair

Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair

$1,794Sale Price / item|50% Off

Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Rochester, England

The Eames E108 Chair by Vitra is a timeless design that blends refined style with exceptional comfort. Featuring an aluminum frame and a supple leather seat, it offers both durabilit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Light Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Light Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1990 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather
1990 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather

1990 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Executive Desk Chairs in Black Leather

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, originally designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra in 1979. These examples date to the year 1990. The chairs feature an aluminum base with a seat that...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2017 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda in Black Mesh 3x Available
2017 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda in Black Mesh 3x Available

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...

Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021
Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021

Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021

By Alberto Meda, Vitra

Located in Miami, FL

Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021 Offered for sale individually are six Vitra AM fully adjustable, ergonomic office chairs designed by Alberto Meda and manufactured by Vitra in Germany. They are priced per chair. Two of the six are upholstered in orange and 4 are upholstered in brown. These chairs are fully adjustable including seat height and width. These are from an office that was open less than a year. They are contemporary office chairs...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Minimalist Maarten van Severen, MVS Lounge Chair, Vitra, 2000s
Minimalist Maarten van Severen, MVS Lounge Chair, Vitra, 2000s

Minimalist Maarten van Severen, MVS Lounge Chair, Vitra, 2000s

By Vitra, Maarten van Severen

Located in Renens, CH

Lounge Chair by Maarten van Severen for Vitra ( 2000): These comfortable lounge chairs can be easily (and safely) tilted back by shifting your body weight, thus creating a lounge be...

Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Greg Lynn “Ravioli” Chair by Vitra
Greg Lynn “Ravioli” Chair by Vitra

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...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Textile, Fiberglass

Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs
Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs

Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs

By Vitra, Philippe Starck

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 Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Verner Panton for Vitra "S" Stackable Chairs (8 available)
Set of 4 Verner Panton for Vitra "S" Stackable Chairs (8 available)

Set of 4 Verner Panton for Vitra "S" Stackable Chairs (8 available)

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Pasadena, TX

Verner Panton's cantilevered stacking chair (1960) was the first single-material and single-form chair to be made and has been produced by Vitra through three decades of development ...

Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair

1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This chair 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 Beac...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

2004 Vitra Meda Desk Chair by Alberto Meda in Black Leather with Fabric Back
2004 Vitra Meda Desk Chair by Alberto Meda in Black Leather with Fabric Back

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...

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames

Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

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...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s
Office Chair EA216 by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany, 1960s

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 ...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

Ota Otanek Chair by Borek Sipek for Vitra
Ota Otanek Chair by Borek Sipek for Vitra

Ota Otanek Chair by Borek Sipek for Vitra

By Vitra, B. Sipek

Located in Halle, DE

his extraordinary armchair, the “Ota Otanek” model, designed in the 1980s by Borek Šípek for Vitra, is a striking example of postmodern design. With its sculptural form and sophistic...

Category

1990s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base

2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base

By Vitra, Jasper Morrison

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL bar stool in ice gray (looks like baby blue). The chair was acquired directly from Vitra, as they recently...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of black leather upholstered swivel armchairs, model ES 108, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Vitra. The Lobby chair was designed in 1960 for the reception area...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s
Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s

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...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather

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 ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Original Vitra EA 217 Bürostuhl Charles Eames leder weiß Chefsessel
Original Vitra EA 217 Bürostuhl Charles Eames leder weiß Chefsessel

Original Vitra EA 217 Bürostuhl Charles Eames leder weiß Chefsessel

By Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA217 Soft Pad Bürostuhl mit weißem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles & Ray Eames und gilt bis heute als wahrer Desig...

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2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1980s Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra Figura Office Chair in Leather
1980s Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra Figura Office Chair in Leather

1980s Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra Figura Office Chair in Leather

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, originally designed by Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra in 1979. This example was produced in Germany and dates to the 1980s. The chair fe...

Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2
Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2

Design Icon: Eames ES105 Lobby Chairs - Herman Miller for Vitra, set of 2

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Renens, CH

The Time Life Lobby or Executive Chairs were originally designed by the Eames couple for the Time & Life Building in New York. These particular examples are late 1970s / early 1980s ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

2x Vitra EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames Blue Leather, 1990s
2x Vitra EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames Blue Leather, 1990s

2x Vitra EA124 Lounge Chair by Charles Eames Blue Leather, 1990s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Aachen, NW

Pair of very nice lounge chairs model EA124 produced by Vitra and designed by Charles Eames. The chairs features a polished aluminium frame and were made in the 90s. The chairs fea...

Category

1990s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Alberto Meda Office Chair for Vitra in Red Leather 1990
Italian Alberto Meda Office Chair for Vitra in Red Leather 1990

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

2014 Alberto Meda for Vitra Physix Desk Chairs in White Mesh 12+ Available
2014 Alberto Meda for Vitra Physix Desk Chairs in White Mesh 12+ Available

2014 Alberto Meda for Vitra Physix Desk Chairs in White Mesh 12+ Available

By Vitra, Alberto Meda

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...

Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2018 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda Gray Mesh Sets Available
2018 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda Gray Mesh Sets Available

2018 Vitra Physix Rolling Desk Chair by Alberta Meda Gray Mesh Sets Available

By Alberto Meda, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (1) Physix rolling desk chair designed by Alberto Meda and produced by Vitra. This piece was specified with a polished aluminum base and dark gray (carbon...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

8x Vitra EA208 Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames Brown
8x Vitra EA208 Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames Brown

8x Vitra EA208 Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames Brown

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Aachen, NW

Rare opportunity to purchase a set of 8x Eames soft pad management office chairs model EA208 produced by Vitra. The chairs features a chromed aluminium frame and a very soft brown ...

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Jasper Morrison Ply Chair Plywood for Vitra Set of 8
Jasper Morrison Ply Chair Plywood for Vitra Set of 8

Jasper Morrison Ply Chair Plywood for Vitra Set of 8

By Jasper Morrison, Vitra

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 Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

2012 Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grand Executive Chairs in Black Leather
2012 Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grand Executive Chairs in Black Leather

2012 Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grand Executive Chairs in Black Leather

By Antonio Citterio, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Grand Executive Lowback Chairs, originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2014. These particular examples date to the year 2013. They are comprised of a 5 star a...

Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Vitra Alcove Love Seat in Fabric by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
2010s Vitra Alcove Love Seat in Fabric by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

2010s Vitra Alcove Love Seat in Fabric by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Vitra Alcove love seat in green and gray fabric, designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec, produced by Vitra. Production of this line started on 2006 and was meant to provide...

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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt, Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2013 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio 1x
2013 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio 1x

2013 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio 1x

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 Seating

Materials

Leather

2018 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Two Seater Sofa in Grey Fabric
2018 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Two Seater Sofa in Grey Fabric

2018 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Alcove Two Seater Sofa in Grey Fabric

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra

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

Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec, vitra
Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec, vitra

Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec, vitra

By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR

Fauteuil végétal Erwan et Ronan Bouroullec édition vitra Conçue pour une utilisation à l'extérieur, la chaise Vegetal est résistante aux intempéries et empilable pour des raisons pr...

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1990s French Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

PVC

2020 Vitra Alcove Seating by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in Orange Fabric
2020 Vitra Alcove Seating by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in Orange Fabric

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...

Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Set of Six Verner Panton for Vitra Dining Chairs in White
2010s Set of Six Verner Panton for Vitra Dining Chairs in White

2010s Set of Six Verner Panton for Vitra Dining Chairs in White

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of six Panton Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Vitra in 1959. These particular examples were produced in Germany in the 2010s. They are comprised entire...

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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Abalone

EA108 desk chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra
EA108 desk chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra

EA108 desk chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra

By Vitra

Located in BE

Iconic 1980s EA108 desk chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, featuring the timeless Vitra aluminium framedesign. Upholstered in durable black Hopsak fabric, it offers both excepti...

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1980s Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Conference Chairs, Set of 4
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Conference Chairs, Set of 4

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Oak

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

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

ANTONIO CITTERIO for VITRA Cantilevered Chrome & Leather Lounge Chair 4 avail.
ANTONIO CITTERIO for VITRA Cantilevered Chrome & Leather Lounge Chair 4 avail.

ANTONIO CITTERIO for VITRA Cantilevered Chrome & Leather Lounge Chair 4 avail.

By Antonio Citterio, Vitra

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning and elegant cantilevered lounge chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. Textured leather is soft yet exteremely durable. These chairs will last a lifetime! Chromed ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

2012 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio
2012 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio

2012 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio

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 very dark brown leather, designed by Antonio Citterio, produced by ...

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2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

8x Vitra Olive Green EA208 Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames
8x Vitra Olive Green EA208 Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames

8x Vitra Olive Green EA208 Soft Pad Management Chair by Charles Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Aachen, NW

Rare opportunity to purchase a set of 8x Eames soft pad management office chairs model EA208 produced by Vitra in a ultra rare Khaki Olive Green colour. The chairs features a chrome...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Model EA108 Office Chairs, 22 Pieces, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, Early 2000s
Model EA108 Office Chairs, 22 Pieces, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, Early 2000s

Model EA108 Office Chairs, 22 Pieces, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, Early 2000s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model EA108 office chair with five-pointed-leg (22 pieces, sold separately), design Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Vitra, Early 2000s. Metal frame, mesh fabric upholstery. Mark...

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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 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.
  • 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.