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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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...
Paper
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 ...
Plastic, Fiberglass, Fabric
Vitra EA 119 Bürostuhl Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak Leder hoch
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen EA 119 Bürostuhl von Vitra aus schwarzem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom bekannten Designduo Charles und Ray Eames und zeichnet sich durch ...
Metal
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 ...
Metal
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that combines comfort, elegance, an...
Chrome
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...
Leather
Ea 117 office chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in 1999
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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...
Aluminum
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
16x Original Vitra Bürostuhl T-Chair schwarz Design Stuhl Chefsessel
By Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt 16 wunderschönen, gebrauchten Bürostühlen von Vitra zum Verkauf an. Es handelt sich um das Modell "T-Chair", hier in der begehrten Ausführung mit schwa...
Fabric, Plastic
2015 Gray Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs by Antonio Citterio Polished Arms / Bases
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
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
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
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...
Steel, Chrome
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...
Aluminum
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
2013 Antonio Citterio for Vitra ID Mesh Desk Chairs in Grey with Orange Mesh
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
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
Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
By Vitra, Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The iconic classic organic chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as a joint entry to the "Organic Design in Home Furnishings" A competition organized by the ...
Fabric, Ash, Oak
2017 Barber Osgerby Vitra Mariposa Pouf / Ottoman Medium in Green Fabric
By Vitra, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
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
2018 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w/ Dark Blue Fabric by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a black plastic base and seat upholstered with d...
Plastic, Fabric
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
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
2000s Maarten Van Severen for Vitra .03 High Chair Drafting Stool
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a .03 High Chair Stool, designed by Maarten Van Severen and Fabian Schwarzeler for Vitra in 1998. It can be utilized as a high desk chair, or as a drafting stool. The seat an...
Steel
2er Set Vitra Stuhl Belleville Ronan Erwan Bouroullec Outdoor moosgrau
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
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
Original 4er Set Vitra Tip Ton Stuhl Edward Barber Jay Osgerby II
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Vitra
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
2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Organic chair designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in...
Fabric, Wood
4er Set Vitra Stühle HAL Wood mit Sitzpolster Jasper Morrison Design
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
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
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
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 Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a chocolate colored (very dark) plastic base and...
Leather, Plastic
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
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
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
Design Classic: Eames Alu Group EA124 Lounge Chair, Vitra, 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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
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
$448Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vitra Belleville Leather Chairs by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Set of Two
By Vitra, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Rochester, England
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. ...
Leather