Vitra Chairs
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
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé standard chair in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. The standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Black Original Plywood Group LCM Chair for Vitra, 1999
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 1999.
The Vitra LCM Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is the result of years of experiment...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé Antony Chairs, 2002 Vitra edition. with original tags, Set of 2
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Denver, CO
These chairs are a very sought after set of Antony Chairs originally designed in 1950 by French Architect Jean Prouvé, released via license by Vitra USA on behalf of the Prouvé famil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM Panton Junior PAIR of Kids Chairs by Verner Panton Vitra, Turquoise + Orange
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Basel, BS
FREE fast shipping.
Panton Junior Chairs, Pair-- in Turquoise and Orange-- Rare colors, no longer produced.
Verner Panton, 1959/2006
The Panton J...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Frank Gehry 'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra, 1987 USA
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Antony Chair by Jean Prouve for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2002. Iconic French design, produced by frites. Metal legs with wood seat.
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Wood
Philippe Starck Louis 20 Chairs/ 18 available
By Vitra, Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philippe Starck for Vitra Louis 20 Stacking Chairs! 18 AVAILABLE, priced separately! Aluminum back legs with a molded plastic back, seat and front leg...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Early 2000s German Minimalist Vitra Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Set of Six Green Philippe Stark "Louis 20" Chairs
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
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...
Category
1990s Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2013 Vitra ID Trim Desk Chair Polished Aluminum & Leather by Antonio Citterio 6x
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
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 dark brown leather, designed by Antonio Citterio, produced by Vitra...
Category
2010s German Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Leather
2019 Set of 8 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Gray Fabric Chair Pad - Covers Only
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of eight slip-on seat covers for the HAL chairs, designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Vitra. These are slip-on covers, which came directly from Vitra....
Category
2010s German Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Gray Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and gray metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Steel
Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1959
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton Chair by Vitra made of high-quality polypropylene in white. Draft by Verner Panton in 1959.
Quality Features:
accomplished design: perfect proportions...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
La Fonda Chairs by Eames for Vitra, Original Fabric, Fiberglass, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in amstelveen, NL
La Fonda chairs by Eames for Vitra, Orange, Fiberglass, 1960s.
This lovely set of two La Fonda armchairs is the absolute eye-catcher in every styl...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Wool, Fiberglass
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Masonite, Paper
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and blue metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 red made of polyurethane hard foam. Unique, almost untou...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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 creamy white made of polyurethane hard foam. Unique, alm...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Suite of 6 Vitra “Eames DKR-2 Bikini” Chairs in Navy Blue Premium Leather
By Vitra
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare suite of 6 of “Eames DKR-2” Chairs in Navy-Blue “Premium” leather from the world-renown Swiss furniture house, Vitra.
In a world of temporary pleasures, Vitra creat...
Category
2010s Vitra Chairs
Materials
Leather
Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton chair of the second generation (1968-1971) designed by Verner Panton in 1959. High-quality corpus in black made of polyurethane hard foam. Unique, almost u...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The Aluminum Group; USA;
Aluminum chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 Chairs
Materials
Marble
1990s Post-Modern Philippe Starck for Vitra Black Louis 20 Armchair, 3 Available
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Philippe Starck is regarded as the leading French figure in the area of new design in the eighties.
In 1991 he designed the Louis 20 chair with the char...
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Panton Chair, Vitra / Herman Miller Collection
By Verner Panton, Vitra
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...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-century Modern Green Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Vitra
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in London, GB
The Panton chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1960 and developed for production with Vitra in 1967, making history as the first chair to be manufactured in a single piece from plastic.
The most recent iteration was created in 1999 and the design has maintained its cult design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Post Modern Herman Miller Brown Wool Eames Dining Chair, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Vitra
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 Chairs
Materials
Metal
Louis 20 Stackable Chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Delft, NL
Louis 20 stackable chairs by Starck for Vitra, 1998.
4 Stackable chairs in brownish colour. A curved seat made of a plastic type with an aluminum base. The...
Category
Late 20th Century European Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Design Classic Verner Panton Cone Chairs, Vitra, 2000s
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Renens, CH
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 simplicity of the...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Cone Heart Chair for Vitra, 2 in Stock
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and distinctive red heart cone chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1958. Verner Panton was an influential designer during the 1960's and 70's. His masterful use of co...
Category
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 Vitra Meta Conference Chair by Alberto Meda 12 Available
By Vitra
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vitra Meta Conference chair
Design by Alberto Meda 1996
The Meda Office swivel Chair Successfully combines comfort, technology, and elegance. Its simple design follows the movem...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Alberto Meda Office Chair for Vitra in Red Leather 1990
By Vitra, Alberto Meda
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 Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ron Arad Bad Tempered Chair #29/1000 for Vitra, 2002, Carbon Fiber, Signed
By Vitra, Ron Arad
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,...
Category
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Metal
1946, Ray and Charles Eames for Vitra, DCM Chair in Red Vernish
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
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Metal
Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman, circa 2005, Switzerland
By Vitra, Greg Lynn
Located in Girona, Spain
Greg Lynn "Ravioli" Chair & Ottoman.
Chair with ottoman.
Original upholstery
Made with fiberglass and reinforced plastic.
Polyurethane foam with integrated cushioning and knitted...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Jasper Morrison 2 Soft Sim Stackable Chairs and a Stool
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
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 Chairs
Materials
Chrome
10x Vitra EA108 Office Chair by Charles Eames Netweave, 2015 model
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Nice set of 10 black netweave chairs model EA108 produced by Vitra. The chairs features a polished aluminium frame and are all made in 2015.
The set is perfect useable in a dining o...
Category
2010s German Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vitra Ea108 Aluminium Chair by Charles Eames Red Leather, Set of 4
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare set of 4 red leather chairs model EA108 produced by Vitra and designed by Charles Eames.
The chairs features a chromed aluminium frame and a...
Category
2010s German Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bright Red LCM chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, 1998. Marked with label.
Rare bright red version that was only produced duri...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ettore Sottsass “Teodora” Side Chair by Vitra, Germany, 1980
By Vitra, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful “Teodora” side chair, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Vitra in Germany around 1985.
This unique chair is an outstanding piece in Memphis style, designe...
Category
1980s German Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vitra Mid-Century Modern Green Panton Chairs by Verner Panton, Set of 2
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
The panton chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1960 and developed for production with vitra in 1967, making history as the first chair to be manufactured in a single piece from plastic.
The most recent iteration was created in 1999 and the design has maintained its cult design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Fibreglass Dining Chair La Fonda by Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury dining chairs La Fonda by Eames for Vitra, orange, fiberglass, 1960s.
This lovely set of two La Fonda armchairs are the absolute eye catcher in every stylish room. They are reupholstered with a bright orange fabric and their typical legs have been repainted in white.
The La Fonda armchairs are named after the legendary restaurant La Fonda Del Sol in New York, which was established in 1961. Charles & Ray Eames were asked to design this chair for the restaurant`s dining room, which was designed by their friend Alexander Girard.
The seating elements should harmonize perfectly with the rest of the furniture.
The La Fonda design was revolutionary for the Eames as it had the first fixed upholstery which would later be used with all plastic...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Jean Prouvé Standard SP Chairs in Teak Brown and Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of 6 Jean Prouvé standard SP chairs in teak brown and red for Vitra. In like new and unused condition with original Vitra boxes, stickers ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vitra Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vitra chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Vitra chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vitra chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 24 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Markus Friedrich Staab, Walter Knoll, and Ernst Moeckl. Prices for Vitra chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $229 and can go as high as $24,318, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,646.
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Questions About Vitra Chairs
- Who makes Vitra?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vitra 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, 2022In 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.