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Vitra Lounge 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.

Find a collection of Vitra lounge chairs, tables, side chairs, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Vitra
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, fabricated in 1999. The EA124 & EA125 aluminum armchair and footstool is one of the greatest furnit...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

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...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Greg Lynn “Ravioli” Chair by Vitra
By Greg Lynn, Vitra
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ravioli” chair by renowned architect Greg Lynn. Circa 2005. Known as the pioneer of digital architecture. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. Two tone P...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Fiberglass

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 ...
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20th Century Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

VITRA CHARLES & RAY EAMES AMERiCAN CHERRY WOOD WHITE LEATHER LOUNGE ARMCHAIR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this now discontinued, Limited Edition, Ivory white leather upholstered, American Cherry Wood framed, Vitra Eames lounge armchair ...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Cherry

1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Vitra circa 1980s. This set is truly one-of-a-kind with its black leather upholstery and unique...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Red Vitra EA222 Soft Pad Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles Eames, 2013
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Aachen, NW
Very nice soft pad lounge chair model EA222 with ottoman produced by Vitra. The chair features a polished aluminium frame and was made in 2013. The chair has a tilt mechanism which...
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2010s German Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 Lounge Chair and EA223 Ottoman in Plume Leather, Vitra
By Vitra, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful lounge chair EA222 and matching ottoman EA223 belong to the famous Aluminum Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU)...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990
By Herman Miller, Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your space with this iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Lounge Chair designed by the legendary George Nelson for Herman Miller and meticulously manufactured by Vitra...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Vitra – Amoebe – Brown – Verner Panton – 1970s
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This chair is called Amoebe and is designed by Verner Panton for Vitra. It is inspired by the protozoa and this is reflected in the seat and backrest: in a single, flowing shape, it ...
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1990s European Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

“EA222” Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, Germany 1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful lounge chair, model EA 222, designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Vitra in Germany around 1990. This eye-catching chair is a highly recognizable piece of m...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jean Prouvé Cite Lounge Chair (Prouvé RAW Edition) by G Star Raw and Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
The Cité lounge chair is one of Prouvé's earlier furniture designs and it fits perfectly in the modern home where Prouvé himself used it. Jean Prouvé was a "constructeur" a builder a...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames EA222 softpad leather lounge chair, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage 90's eames EA222 softapd black leather lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Vitra. Timeless design offering a lot of com...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Coconut Lounge Chair, designed by George Nelson. This handsome lounge chair is composed of a molded reinforced plastic shell, with an upholstered black leather seat ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plastic

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Model .06 Cantilever Lounge Chairs by Maarten van Severen for Vitra, Set of 2
By Maarten van Severen, Vitra
Located in Izegem, VWV
Designed by Maarten van Severen for Vitra in 2005, the .06 lounge chair successfully combines uncompromising aesthetic stringency with exceptional comfort: leaf springs...
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Early 2000s Swiss Minimalist Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

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...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Frank Gehry little Beaver Chair + Ottoman by VITRA
By Vitra, Frank Gehry
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
Laminated and cut cardboard designed chair and ottoman designed by noted architect Frank O. Gehry and manufactured by VITRA- Edition of 100 Pieces. Both pieces has a brass signature...
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1980s Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Paper

Set of two Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of two iconic Vitra 671 Lounge Chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. The Eames’ wanted to create a spacious armchair that combines ergonomics — ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

50s Anniversary Edition No. 000/999 Eames Lounge Chair, Vitra by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Here you have a chance to buy a new Eames lounge chair from the 50th Anniversary Edtion. One of a kind. In this edition, the chairs were limited to 999 pieces. For this series partic...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design 1955, later production The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vitra by Jasper Morrison Park Brown Leather Armchairs
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in London, GB
Designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra in 2004, the park armchair has a sleek and modern aesthetic. The chairs have a cubic silhouette, with a solid wood frame and sits on four pol...
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Early 2000s German Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ron Arad Bad Tempered Chair #29/1000 for Vitra, 2002, Carbon Fiber, Signed
By Ron Arad, Vitra
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,...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Visa Lounge" Leather Lounge Chairs by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Visa Lounge" leather lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948 International Competition for Furniture Design. Its name references both its functio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Bright Red LCM chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vitra Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vitra lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Vitra lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge 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 lounge chairs by Robert Haussmann, Slagelse Møbelvaerk, and Ward Bennett. Prices for Vitra lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $22,720, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,717.
Questions About Vitra Lounge Chairs
  • 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.

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