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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Eames EA116 Brown Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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...
Fabric
9x Original Vitra EA 115 Sessel Charles & Ray Eames Netz Mesh
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten neun wunderschöne Vitra EA 115 Stühle mit Netzbezug zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle mit Netzstoff/ Mesh bezogenen Stühle wurden von Charles und Ray Eames entworfen und gelten h...
Steel, Chrome
Set of 3 Vitra Charles Eames Alu Chairs, Herman Miller, swivel, White Leather
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
3 Vitra Charles Eames Alu Chairs by Herman Miller, Swivel, White Leather This set of three Vitra Charles Eames Alu Chairs (Herman Miller) embodies the...
Leather
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...
Aluminum
2010s Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chairs by Vitra in Dark Gray Fabric
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen, Vitra
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 ...
Metal
1980s Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Office Desk Chair in Fabric 6x Available
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
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...
Aluminum, Steel
2er Set Vitra Stuhl Belleville Ronan Erwan Bouroullec Outdoor moosgrau
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein 2er Set Vitra Belleville Stapelstühle in der Farbe moosgrau zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind vollständig aus Kunststoff gefertigt und la...
Fabric
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...
Fabric, Plastic
Eames EA116 Grey Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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...
Fabric
Vitra Belleville Leather Chairs by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Set of Two
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Created in collaboration between design icons Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, the Vitra Belleville Chairs are an ode to the classic Parisian bistro, reinterpreted for the modern home. The ...
Leather
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...
Marble
2017 Barber Osgerby Vitra Mariposa Pouf / Ottoman Medium in Green Fabric
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Mariposa Pouf, medium size, originally designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Vitra in 2014. These particular examples were produced in Germany in 2017. The poufs fe...
Fabric, Foam
2019 Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Softshell Dining Chair 19x Available
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Softshell Arm Chair, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2008. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in 2019. The chairs are comprised of a plas...
Plastic, Fiberglass, Fabric
2014 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Softshell Chair in Red Fabric
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Softshell Arm Chair, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2008. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany in 2014. The chairs are comprise...
Plastic, Fiberglass, Fabric
2018 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Softshell Dining Arm Chair 2x Available
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Softshell Arm Chair, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2008. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in the United States in 2018. The chairs ar...
Plastic, Fiberglass, Fabric
Antonio Citterio for Vitra Grey Leather Suita Three-Seat Sofa, 2021
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed in 2010 by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, the suita sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The sofa has a slimline tuxedo style frame with integrated armrest...
Aluminum
Modern Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Ice Blue Softshell Chairs, a Pair
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The fabulous cozy softshell chair will surprise you with its exceptional comfort. Constructed of flexible ribs concealed in the backrest shell and ada...
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
3er Set Asserbo Stühle Borge Morgensen Roland Wilhelmsson
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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 Wilhelm...
Steel, Chrome
1 of 3 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original fully stamped ICF for Charles Eames, EA105 Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,096 each. Super iconic, award winning, what more can you say, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the model number to the base and the Eames label...
Chrome
1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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...
Aluminum
2006 Visasoft Stacking Armchair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in Tan Leather
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Visasoft stacking armchair (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair), designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2002. The cantilevered fram...
Steel
2015 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Softshell Arm Chairs in Red Fabric
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Softshell Arm Chairs, originally designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2008. These particular examples were produced by Vitra in Germany in 2015. The chairs are compris...
Fiberglass, Fabric, Plastic
1 of 2 Original Vitra Stamped Ergonomically Approved Office Desk Armchair
By Vitra
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 Original Vitra Ergonomic office swivel chairs This sale is for one armchair with the option to buy the pair This is exceptionally comforta...
Chrome
Original 4er Set Vitra Tip Ton Stuhl Edward Barber Jay Osgerby II
By Vitra, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vitra Tip Ton Stühle aus dem Jahr 2019 zum Verkauf an. Bei der Farbe der Stühle handelt es sich um einen hellen beige Farbton. Insgesamt stehen s...
Plastic
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...
Metal
2er Set Vitra Stuhl Belleville Ronan Erwan Bouroullec Outdoor creme
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein 2er Set Vitra Belleville Stapelstühle in der Farbe creme zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind vollständig aus Kunststoff gefertigt und lasse...
Fabric
4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vitra HAL Wood Stühle mit Sitzpolstern zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle stammen aus dem Jahr 2021 und weisen nur geringe Gebrauchsspuren auf. Insgesamt...
Plastic, Oak
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 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...
Aluminum
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Renens, CH
The Aluminum Group chairs by Charles & Ray Eames are one of the most important designs of the 20th Century. Their original design from the 1950s is still relevant today, giving interiors all over the world a touch of modern elegance. On offer we have the EA124...
Aluminum
2015 Gray Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs by Antonio Citterio Polished Arms / Bases
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but they are each sold separately) Vitra ID Mesh chair, designed by Antonio Citterio. These chairs...
Aluminum
2018 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Dark Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
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 d...
Plastic, Fabric
Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look. The shape of the seat shell provides great freedom of movement in a variety of sitting positions. T...
Steel, Chrome
C. 2019 Vitra Belleville Armchair in Brown Leather by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Belleville Armchair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was specified with a black plastic frame and brown leather upholstered...
Leather, Plastic
2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Teal Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
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 chocolate colored (very dark) plastic base and...
Plastic, Fabric
2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w Dark Brown Leather by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
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 chocolate colored (very dark) plastic base and...
Leather, Plastic
2013 Antonio Citterio for Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs in Grey with Orange Mesh
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are ID Mesh Office Chairs, originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2010. These particular examples date to 2013. They are compris...
Aluminum