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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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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 ...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Antonio Citterio for Vitra Ergonomic ID Mesh Black Office Desk Chair, Brand New
Antonio Citterio for Vitra Ergonomic ID Mesh Black Office Desk Chair, Brand New

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 ...

Category

2010s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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

2019 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Grey Side Chair With Wood Legs
2019 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Grey Side Chair With Wood Legs

2019 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Grey Side Chair With Wood Legs

By Vitra, Jasper Morrison

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a HAL side chair, designed by Jasper Morrison in 2010. This clean contemporary chain features a molded plastic seat, and has legs made from wood. This particular example is d...

Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Postmodern AC2 Swivel Leather Armchairs by Antonio Cittero for Vitra 90s
Set of Postmodern AC2 Swivel Leather Armchairs by Antonio Cittero for Vitra 90s

Set of Postmodern AC2 Swivel Leather Armchairs by Antonio Cittero for Vitra 90s

By Antonio Citterio, Vitra

Located in Hamburg, DE

Four AC2 swivel chairs by Vitra, designed by Antonio Citterio in the late 1980s. Shown here in the higher-quality version in gray leather. A design classic from the Vitra collection...

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

2018 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Armchair with Black Seat and Oak Wood Legs
2018 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Armchair with Black Seat and Oak Wood Legs

2018 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Armchair with Black Seat and Oak Wood Legs

By Vitra, Jasper Morrison

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a HAL Armchair with natural oak wooden legs designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Vitra. This chair was specified with a black plastic seat and oak legs. The...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic, Oak

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

Bořek Šípek, 'Ota Otanek' Chairs, Set of 4, Vitra, Germany, 1988
Bořek Šípek, 'Ota Otanek' Chairs, Set of 4, Vitra, Germany, 1988

Bořek Šípek, 'Ota Otanek' Chairs, Set of 4, Vitra, Germany, 1988

By B. Sipek, Vitra

Located in Krefeld, DE

Designed in 1988 for Vitra, the Ota Otanek chair is a rare and highly collectible icon of late‑20th‑century postmodern design. Conceived by Czech architect and designer Bořek Šípek, ...

Category

1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Copper, 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

Jasper Morrison 2 Soft Sim Stackable Chairs and a Stool
Jasper Morrison 2 Soft Sim Stackable Chairs and a Stool

Jasper Morrison 2 Soft Sim Stackable Chairs and a Stool

By Vitra, Jasper Morrison

Located in Delft, NL

Jasper Morrison (1959-) 2 soft sim stackable chairs 2004, Switzerland 2 chairs with 1 stool At the pictures you can see 4 chairs showing the stackable position, but selling ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs in White Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs in White Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs in White Netweave Mesh, Vitra

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA108 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort is guaranteed w...

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Other, Chrome

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

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 Verner Panton, Vitra

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

Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124
Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124

Vitra Eames Aluminium Lounge Chair, Model EA124

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Delft, NL

Vitra Eames aluminium lounge chair , model EA124 Eames Alu ( Eames Aluminium Group) Lounge Swivel chair in black Hopsack fabric ( basket weave pattern) with ...

Category

20th Century Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Post Modern Herman Miller Vitraviva / ViWtralux wool Eames Chair 1970s
MCM Post Modern Herman Miller Vitraviva / ViWtralux wool Eames Chair 1970s

MCM Post Modern Herman Miller Vitraviva / ViWtralux wool Eames Chair 1970s

By Vitra, Herman Miller

Located in Basel, BS

Very Rare Vitramat Vitra chairs designed by Wolfgang Müller-Deisig for Herman Miller, with the original label on them! Much like the Panton S chairs that w...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 mid-century Herman Miller
charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 mid-century Herman Miller

charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 mid-century Herman Miller

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...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

Set of 6 Eames Aluminum Group EA106 Dining Chairs in Black Netweave Mesh, Vitra

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable set of 6 EA106 dining and/or conference chairs belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort i...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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 Vitra, Mario Bellini

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: ...

Category

1990s Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Office Chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Office Chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra

Office Chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra

By Antonio Citterio, Vitra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Office/desk chair designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection. The chair is height adjustable, the back tilts back and the armrests also ...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

10x Vitra Medapal Bürostuhl mit Armlehnen Chefsessel Design Stuhl
10x Vitra Medapal Bürostuhl mit Armlehnen Chefsessel Design Stuhl

10x Vitra Medapal Bürostuhl mit Armlehnen Chefsessel Design Stuhl

By Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten 10 gut erhaltene Vitra Medapal Bürostühle mit Armlehnen an. Die Stühle lassen sich in ihrer Sitzhöhe stufenlos von 42 auf 54 cm verstellen. ***Preis pro Stück inkl. 19% M...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Original 3x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz
Original 3x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz

Original 3x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen von insgesamt drei wunderschönen Vitra EA 108 Stühlen mit schwarzem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und gilt heute als wahrer...

Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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 Vitra, Antonio Citterio

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 til...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of White Perch Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
Pair of White Perch Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra

Pair of White Perch Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of white leather stools / 'Perch Chairs' by George Nelson for Vitra. Designed 1964. This pair is manufactured in 2010 by Vitra. The stools feature contoured seats upholstered in...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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 Vitra, Mario Bellini

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...

Category

1990s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson
Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson

Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Dublin 8, IE

An enduring icon of mid-century modern design, the Coconut Chair was designed by George Nelson in 1955 as a bold departure from traditional lounge seating. Rather than designing a ch...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

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 Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

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...

Category

2010s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass, Fabric

Set of 6 Vitra EA107 Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames 'Mid-Century Modern'
Set of 6 Vitra EA107 Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames 'Mid-Century Modern'

Set of 6 Vitra EA107 Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames 'Mid-Century Modern'

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

Charles and Ray Eames designed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the designer couple experimented wit...

Category

1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric
2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric

2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a set of five Organic chairs designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the ...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Brown
Set of 10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Brown

Set of 10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Brown

By Charles Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

10 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107 by Charles & Ray Eames in chestnut/moor brown, H 83 cm This set of ten Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 107, designed by the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Textile

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...

Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel
Set of 4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel

Set of 4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

4 Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108 by Charles & Ray Eames, Swivel This set of four Vitra Aluminium Chairs EA 108, designed by renowned designers Charles &...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions
Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions

Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions

By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Kansas City, MO

Ettore Sottsass designed the Teodora chair for Vitra Editions shortly after leaving the Memphis Group in 1985. Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Laminate

Original 1x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz
Original 1x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz

Original 1x Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen von insgesamt drei wunderschönen Vitra EA 108 Stühlen mit schwarzem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und gilt heute als wahrer...

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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George Nelson for Vitra Mid Century Black Leather Coconut Chairs - Pair
George Nelson for Vitra Mid Century Black Leather Coconut Chairs - Pair

George Nelson for Vitra Mid Century Black Leather Coconut Chairs - Pair

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Vitra Mid Century Black Leather Coconut Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 41.25 wide x 32 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 15 inches ...

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

Materials

Leather, Plastic

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, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

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

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

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

By Frank Gehry, Vitra

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...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Paper

Vitra “La Fonda” Eames Chair & Marble Table in Black Hopsack
Vitra “La Fonda” Eames Chair & Marble Table in Black Hopsack

Vitra “La Fonda” Eames Chair & Marble Table in Black Hopsack

By Vitra

Located in Barrowford, GB

This is one of the most handsome, refined chair/table suites you could ever hope to find. This is an rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it b...

Category

2010s Vitra Seating

Materials

Marble

Original Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz
Original Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz

Original Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Stuhl EA 108 Leder schwarz

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra EA 108 Stuhl mit schwarzem Lederbezug zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles und Ray Eames und gilt heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Der...

Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bauhaus Vitra Seating

Materials

Leather

2019 Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Dining Chairs in Grey Fabric
2019 Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Dining Chairs in Grey Fabric

2019 Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Dining Chairs in Grey Fabric

By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Softshell Arm Chairs, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2008. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in the United States in 2019. The ...

Category

2010s American Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass, Fabric

Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grey Leather Suita Three-Seat Sofa, 2021
Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grey Leather Suita Three-Seat Sofa, 2021

Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grey Leather Suita Three-Seat Sofa, 2021

By Vitra, Antonio Citterio

Located in Rochester, England

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...

Category

2010s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107
Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107

Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107

$2,613Sale Price / item|20% Off

Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, EA 107

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Praha, CZ

- Charles & Ray Eames - Marked by original label - Very comfortable - Leatherette - Has minor signs of use - Chrome in very good condition.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Chrome

German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s
German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s

German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in MIlano, IT

German postmodern black wooden chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 2000s Pair of chairs model DCM in black wood. The seat and back are rounded with enveloping sides, the struc...

Category

Early 2000s German Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s

EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brussel, BE

Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra in 1958. - Designed by: Charles & Ray Eames Produced by: Vitra
Origin: Italy...

Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1991 Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra Figura Office Chair in Leather
1991 Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel for Vitra Figura Office Chair in Leather

1991 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 year 1991. The chai...

Category

1990s German Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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 Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

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

2er Set Vitra EA108 Bürostuhl Charles Ray Eames Netz office chair
2er Set Vitra EA108 Bürostuhl Charles Ray Eames Netz office chair

2er Set Vitra EA108 Bürostuhl Charles Ray Eames Netz office chair

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten eins von drei wunderschönen 2er Sets Vitra EA108 Büro-/ Konferenzstühlen mit Netzbespannung zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom bekannten Designduo Charles und Ray Eames...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 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 American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s
Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s

Design Classic Eames Alu Group Office Chair EA119 by Vitra, 2000s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Renens, CH

The Aluminium Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important and recognizable designs of the 20th Century: On offer we have an EA119 high back office chair, in red leather with chromed aluminium structure. Origination: 2000s, labelled Vitra Condition: Very good, minor signs of use on the leather as per photos. Tilt mechanism works perfectly, leather cleaned...

Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton, Orginal Heavy Fibreglass Black Stacking Chair by Vitra
Verner Panton, Orginal Heavy Fibreglass Black Stacking Chair by Vitra

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

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Original 5er Set Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Side chair Stuhl grau
Original 5er Set Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Side chair Stuhl grau

Original 5er Set Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Side chair Stuhl grau

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 5er Set Vitra "Side chairs" zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Charles & Ray Eames und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Zustand: Guter...

Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Metal

3er Set Asserbo Stühle Borge Morgensen Roland Wilhelmsson
3er Set Asserbo Stühle Borge Morgensen Roland Wilhelmsson

3er Set Asserbo Stühle Borge Morgensen Roland Wilhelmsson

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3er Set Vintage Stühle von Borge Morgensen & Söner aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf "Asserbo" stammt von Børge Mogensen & Roland...

Category

1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ea 117 office chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in 1999
Ea 117 office chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in 1999

Ea 117 office chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in 1999

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ravenna, IT

Ea 117 office chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra in 1999. The seat possesses an aluminum frame and is part of the Aluminium Group's large family of operati...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Aluminum

2x Original Vitra Alcove Highback Sessel grau beige Bürosofa
2x Original Vitra Alcove Highback Sessel grau beige Bürosofa

2x Original Vitra Alcove Highback Sessel grau beige Bürosofa

By Vitra

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten eins von insgesamt zwei wunderschönen Bürosofas vom deutschen Traditionshersteller Vitra zum Verkauf an. Das Modell nennt sich "Alcove" und steht hier in der begehrten "Hi...

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eames EA116 Brown Lounge Chair
Eames EA116 Brown Lounge Chair

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...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Seating

Materials

Fabric

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.