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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
1990s Mario Bellini for Vitra Imago High Back Desk Chair in Black Leather
1990s Mario Bellini for Vitra Imago High Back Desk Chair in Black Leather

1990s Mario Bellini for Vitra Imago High Back Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Mario Bellini, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Imago Executive Desk Chair, initially designed by Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra in 1984. This example dates to the 1990s and was produced in Germany. It feature...

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1990s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1980s Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Office Desk Chair in Fabric 6x Available
1980s Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Office Desk Chair in Fabric 6x Available

1980s Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Office Desk Chair in Fabric 6x Available

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Figura Desk Office Chair, initially designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra in 1979. These examples date to both 1984 and 1994, as we have six available for purchase. The liste...

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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

2010s Vitra .03 Stacking Chairs by Maarten Van Severen in Red
2010s Vitra .03 Stacking Chairs by Maarten Van Severen in Red

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

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...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern 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...

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Early 2000s German Minimalist Vitra Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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

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

Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s
Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s

Vitra Frank Gehry "Easy Edges" Side Chair, 1970s

By Vitra, Frank Gehry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare experimental corrugated cardboard side chair from the "Easy Edges" series, designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1970s. This version is no longer in production. Gehry's experi...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather
Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather

Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a pair of vintage 1986 Vitra Figura arm chairs, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examples, which retain their ori...

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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra

Pair of Office Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra

By Antonio Citterio, Vitra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice pair of office/desk chairs designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection. The chairs and armrests are height adjustable, the backs t...

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Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

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

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi, Wood and Fabric, Vitra, Germany, 2002
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi, Wood and Fabric, Vitra, Germany, 2002

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi, Wood and Fabric, Vitra, Germany, 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...

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Early 2000s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Vitra, Antonio Citterio

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...

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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS
1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS

1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each Please not...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal
1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal

1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal

By Mario Bellini, Vitra

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

1990s Vitra Figura Cantilever Chair, Design by Mario Bellini, Object X, Metal & Fabric Object: Cantilever Chair Manufacturer: Vitra Condition: Good Age: Circa 1990 Dimensions: ...

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1990s Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

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,...

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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair
Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair

Vitra Eames E108 Office Chair

$1,789Sale 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...

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

Materials

Aluminum

2016 Set of 4 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Dining Chairs in Purple Fabric
2016 Set of 4 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Dining Chairs in Purple Fabric

2016 Set of 4 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Dining Chairs in Purple Fabric

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Softshell Arm Chairs, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2008. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany in 2016. The chairs...

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2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass, Fabric

Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra
Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra

Prouvé Raw Tabouret 307 Stool by Jean Prouvé and G Star Raw for Vitra

By Vitra, G-Star RAW, Jean Prouvé

Located in Saint Paul, MN

Limited edition Tabouret 307, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951. Reissued for the Vitra x G Star Raw collaboration in 2011. Produced in limited quantities, th...

Category

2010s Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

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

Vitra Hal Sledge Chairs by Jasper Morrison, Set of Five
Vitra Hal Sledge Chairs by Jasper Morrison, Set of Five

Vitra Hal Sledge Chairs by Jasper Morrison, Set of Five

By Vitra, Jasper Morrison

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Hal Sledge Chair by renowned designer Jasper Morrison for Vitra. This sleek and modern chair features a minimalist design with a comfortable sled base, making it the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction
La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction

La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Rare First Generation Construction

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early first generation Eames La Chaise. The first generation chairs were constructed with a double layer of fiberglass making the piece quite substantial, durable and heavy weight. ...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

21th Century Alcove Sofa Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra in 2006
21th Century Alcove Sofa Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra in 2006

21th Century Alcove Sofa Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra in 2006

By Vitra

Located in Sofia, BG

Alcove Sofa designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in 2006, already a contemporary classic. Vitra production from 2007, this is an early example. Thi sofa pursued the idea "room in a r...

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA107 Chairs in Yellow fabric, Vitra
Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA107 Chairs in Yellow fabric, Vitra

Set of 4 Charles & Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA107 Chairs in Yellow fabric, Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA107 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort is guaranteed w...

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

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra

George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Vienna, AT

The armchair was designed by George Nelson for Vitra in 1955. The coconut chair is an icon of the design of the 1950s and is still a cult today. With clear shapes and reduced mate...

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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic, Bouclé

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 Mario Bellini, Vitra

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

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...

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1960s Swiss Futurist Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic

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

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...

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Early 2000s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra Medapal Bürostuhl Chefsessel Design Stuhl Netzrücken
Vitra Medapal Bürostuhl Chefsessel Design Stuhl Netzrücken

Vitra Medapal Bürostuhl Chefsessel Design Stuhl Netzrücken

By Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen gut erhaltenen Vitra Medapal Bürostühle in schwarz zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl lässt sich in seiner Sitzhöhe stufenlos von 42 auf 54 cm verstellen. Zustand: Guter geb...

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2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

10 Vitra Softshell Chairs by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in Brown Chestnut Leather
10 Vitra Softshell Chairs by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in Brown Chestnut Leather

10 Vitra Softshell Chairs by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in Brown Chestnut Leather

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of 10 Vitra Softshell Chairs by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in Brown Leather, H 84 cm Add a touch of modern luxury to your space with this set of 10 Vitra Softshell Chairs, designe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bauhaus Vitra Seating

Materials

Leather

Eames Alu Group Soft Pad Lounge Set – Vitra, 2000s
Eames Alu Group Soft Pad Lounge Set – Vitra, 2000s

Eames Alu Group Soft Pad Lounge Set – Vitra, 2000s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Renens, CH

The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are among the most iconic designs of the twentieth century. Originally created in the 1950s, the series remains relevant today, bri...

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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

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 Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra

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

Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak hellgrau
Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak hellgrau

Vitra EA 107 Bürostuhl Vitra Charles Ray Eames hopsak hellgrau

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 107 Konferenzstuhl mit dunklem Rahmen und hellgrauem Hopsak Stoff zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl wurde professionell gereinigt und aufgearbeitet. I...

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2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of four Frank Gehry Side Chairs in corrugated cardboard Vitra - USA 1972
Set of four Frank Gehry Side Chairs in corrugated cardboard Vitra - USA 1972

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

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Paper

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

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

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...

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1990s Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011
Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011

Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011

By Vitra, G-Star RAW, Jean Prouvé

Located in Krefeld, DE

Originally designed by Jean Prouvé in 1951, the Tabouret 307 is an iconic example of his functional and industrial approach to furniture design. This rare re-edition, produced in lim...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

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

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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis

1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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 Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s
Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s

Design Classic Eames Vitra EA 124, EA 125 Alu Group Lounge Set, 2000s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Renens, CH

The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are considered among the significant furniture designs of the 20th century. Introduced in the late 1950s, their construction and ...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

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...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Set of Six 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 six EA108 swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. These authentic mid-century masterpieces feature polished chromed aluminum frames and the original blac...

Category

20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chair, Vitra, 2000s

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 ...

Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Verner Panton Cone Chair by Vitra, Fuchsia Fabric, Modern Design, 2013
Verner Panton Cone Chair by Vitra, Fuchsia Fabric, Modern Design, 2013

Verner Panton Cone Chair by Vitra, Fuchsia Fabric, Modern Design, 2013

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in London, England

Verner Panton flesh cone armchair in fuchsia color. He kept his beautiful original color, Verner Panton began his career as an employee of Arne Jacobsen, being a fan of bright color...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

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

2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather & Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda
2012 Vitra Meda Desk Chair in Black Leather & Polished Aluminum by Alberto Meda

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...

Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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.