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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$3,200Sale Price|23% Off
'Cité' Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the iconic French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé, the Cité Lounge Chair is an example of his innovative approach to form and function. Originally created for the stude...
Metal
Original Vitra Grand Repos Sessel Antonio Citterio Leder cognac
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vitra Grand Repos Sessel in cognac-farbenem Leder zum Verkauf an. Der Sessel befindet ich in einem nahezu neuwertigen Z...
Steel
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002 Model: Cité Designer: Jean Prouvé Manufacturer: Vitra Year of Manufacture: 2002 Features: Includes original lab...
Upholstery
Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Praha, CZ
Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black leather, white shell and chrome legs, good original condition. - Marked by original lab...
Chrome
charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, 1956 Knoll mid-century
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
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...
Leather, Wood
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, ...
Copper, Steel
Ettore Sottsass for Edizioni Vitra Armchair "Teodora," Italy 1984
By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful chair Mod. "Teodora," designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Vitra around 1984. This unique chair is an outstanding piece of the Memphis style, designed by t...
Acrylic, Wood
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
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
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...
Plastic, Bouclé
$3,313 / item
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.
Chrome
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: ...
Metal
4er Set Vitra Visavis Stühle Design Freischwinger Armlehnstuhl
By Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten vier von insgesamt zehn Vitra Visavis Stühlen zum Verkauf an. Bei den Stühlen handelt es sich um die begehrte Ausführung, bei der alle Teile s...
Steel
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...
Acrylic, Laminate
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...
Steel, Chrome
4er Set Original Vitra Visavis Stühle Stapelstuhl Freischwinger MwSt
By Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vitra "Visavis" Stapelstühle in schwarz zum Verkauf an. Sowohl die Polster der Rückenlehne als auch die der Sitzfläche sind mit schwarzem Stoff b...
Steel
2er Set Vitra Visavis Stühle Design Freischwinger Armlehnstuhl
By Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei klassische Vitra Visavis Stühle zum Verkauf an. Bei den Stühlen handelt es sich um die begehrte Ausführung mit verchromten Fußgestell. De...
Steel
2006 Visasoft Stacking Armchair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in Tan Leather
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
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
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
Modern Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Ice Blue Softshell Chairs, a Pair
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
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
2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric
By Vitra, Charles Eames
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
Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The iconic classic organic chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as a joint entry to the "Organic Design in Home Furnishings" A competition organized by the ...
Fabric, Ash, Oak
$3,450 / set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 33.86 in
Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau Leather Lounge Chairs by, Italy 1970s
By Poltrona Frau, Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge chairs by Tito Agnoli For Poltrona Frau, Italy 1970s Magnific set of two lounge chairs manufactured by Poltr...
Leather
Jean Prouve for Vitra Fauteuil de Salon Chair, Germany
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Vladimir Kagan slipper lounge chairs for Preview, 1990. Original upholstery.
Steel
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Pierre Guariche, Jean Prouvé
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
$4,196Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Unlike the later editions, the first generation has a...
Metal
$6,495 / set
H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in
Vintage Stainless Steel "Z" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs designed by legendary modernist Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. These iconic pieces exemplify Baughman’s innovative approach to...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
$1,598Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 35.8 in W 25.9 in D 23.6 in
"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front ...
Cane, Rattan, Wood
$6,842
H 33.86 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Charles and Ray Eames office chair in black leather and aluminum group
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Office chair by the American design duo Charles and Ray Eames from the 1960s, model Lobby ES108. Aluminum frame with star base, original black leather seat and armrests. Beautiful vi...
Aluminum
$1,360 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Walnut by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prou...
Metal
$14,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 31 in D 29 in
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern leather lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s. The sculptural frames on these chairs are made of solid walnut stain. The well-craf...
Leather, Walnut
Jean Prouvé “CPDE” Office Armchair, C.1934
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Structure in "Brun Van Dyck" lacquered steel, seat and back upholstered in brown leather. Jean Prouvé. Circa 1934. Bibliography : Jean Prouvé, Édition Galerie Patrick Seguin...
Steel
$7,500 / set
H 31 in W 30 in D 31 in
Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a rounded / slatted back and loose cushions. Frames have been ref...
Leather, Teak
Kalos Armchair by Antonio Citterio in Brown Velvet
By Antonio Citterio
Located in London, England
Height: 88cm Width: 71cm Depth: 82cm Seat Height: 38cm Designer: Antonio Citterio Date: 1970s Materials: Regent Pecan Velvet by Yarn Collective, wood. Description: Upholstered in Regent Pecan velvet by Yarn Collective. The Kalos armchair...
Velvet, Wood
Vitra DAR Eames Plastic Armchairs, Set of Two
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the iconic DAR Eames Plastic Armchair by Vitra, a timeless piece of luxury furniture that exudes both style and comfort. Designed by the renowned duo Charles and Ray Eame...
Steel
Vitra Repos Armchair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Repos Armchair by Vitra, a luxurious addition to any living space. This stunning armchair features a sleek and modern design, crafted with the highest quality materia...
Metal
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 35.83 in
Vitra - Charles & Ray Eames - Lounge chair with ottoman - 670 Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Budapest, HU
Vitra – Eames Lounge Chair – Charles & Ray Eames, 1956 Design An enduring icon of mid-century modern design, the Eames Lounge Chair was originally designed in 1956 by Charles and Ra...
Metal
Vitra Repos Armchair by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Repos Armchair by Vitra, a luxurious addition to any living space. This stunning armchair features a sleek and modern design, crafted with the highest quality materia...
Metal
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H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Black Leather Soft Pad Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black leather office chair with aluminum base, rotates on itself. Seat height: 52 cm. Stamped Vitra. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Aluminum
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H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
20th Century Brown Leather Eames Lounge Chair By Vitra, Made In The USA c.1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are furnishings made of moulded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially...
Leather, Wood
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H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
20th Century Brown Leather Eames Lounge Chair By Vitra, Made In The USA c.1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are furnishings made of moulded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially...
Leather, Wood
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H 28.35 in W 36.62 in D 31.89 in
Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1995
By Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early example of Shiro Kuramatas iconic "How high the moon" armchair in steel produced by Vitra, 1995. In great original condition with the original stickers still attached....
Steel
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Jean Prouvé, originally designed in 1951 this example was produced in Switzerland by Vitra in 2019. This chair features a white enameled steel frame with oak arm rests. T...
Steel
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Jean Prouvé, originally designed in 1951 this example was produced in Switzerland by Vitra in 2019. This chair features a black enameled steel frame with oak arm rests. T...
Steel
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H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
Limited Edition "Cité" Armchair RAW Steel by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
The Cité armchair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed to furnish the student residence halls at the Cité Universitaire in Na...
Steel
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H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Chair Louis XX by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 1990s, Set of 2
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Indulge in the iconic design and rich history of Philippe Starck's Louis XX chairs. Inspired by the opulence of 18th-century French furniture, these chairs bo...
Aluminum