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Suita Ottoman & Daybed

vitra > Bed frame

Characterised by an elegant technological aesthetic, the Suita sofa family (2010/2019) by Antonio Citterio comprises many different components. These can be freely combined or also used as independent elements.

Miniatures - Landi Chair

vitra > Styling

The Miniatures Collection of the Vitra Design Museum presents the most important classics of modern furniture history on a 1:6 scale and replicates the historic originals down to the smallest detail.

Miniatures Butterfly Stool

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As a student in the 1940s Sori Yanagi accompanied Charlotte Perriand on her trips through Japan, thus becoming familiar with the classical Moderns. It is possible that this is what aroused Yanagi's interest in seating, something which does not exist in Japanese culture. Even today a large number of Japanese households manage without any kind of seats, even in the cities, since it is traditional to sit on the floor on tatami mats. In view of the above Yanagi's Butterfly stool can be described as unusual on a number of counts. The designer adopts a familiar Western shape and combines it with a technique employed by Charles and Ray Eames which involves using bent plywood for industrial manufacture. The stool is unusually cleverly constructed, with two identical shapes connected axisymmetrically by means of two screws underneath the seat and a screwed on brass rod. This creates a shape reminiscent in some ways of the torii (gates) to Shinto shrines, which gives the stool an oriental look. At the same time it calls to mind the wings of a butterfly, hence its name. The stool was awarded the gold medal at the 1957 Milan triennial.

Miniatures Coconut Chair

vitra > Styling

In contrast to the trend of adapting sitting furniture to the requirements of the human body, George Nelson designs sitting objects from the formal repertoire of spontaneous, popular everyday culture. The shapes he used were strongly stimulated by the art of the 1950s. His symbolic statements promoted a new, very casual form of sitting. Nelson's Coconut Chair was inspired by the coconut shell. The seat consists of a glass-fibre reinforced plastic shell with upholstery. The three-legged base of tubular steel is stabilized using fine crossbars. One has the impression that the frame spans the floating, swinging form taut and fixes it to the floor.

Miniatures DCW

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In 1940, Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen developed a chair with a novel plywood seat molded into a three-dimensional form for a competition sponsored by the New York Museum of Modern Art. However, it was not possible to produce the chair commercially, due to inadequate technical methods. It was seldom possible to press the plywood into a three-dimensional form without it breaking or splitting. During the following years, Charles and Ray Eames concentrated their efforts on developing a new method. The plywood chairs DCW (Dining Chair Wood) and LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) are the result of this long-term experimentation. In 1945, Charles and Ray Eames returned to the idea of a seating shell made out of molded plywood; however the results were unsatisfying. They dispensed with the multifunctional shell and divided the seat and back into separate, freely articulated elements connected by a spine (frame). Each element has a clearly defined function, which it fulfills optimally with a minimum amount of material. »Shock mounts« – rubber disks bonded onto the wooden surface – connect the seat and back with the frame, which exists in wood or metal and in two different heights, either as a dining chair or lounge chair.

Miniatures DKR "Wire Chair"

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Charles and Ray Eames developed this model in connection with the »Low Cost Furniture« competition held by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and for the Herman Miller company, who produced various versions of the chair between 1951 and 1967. As with their plastic chairs, the seats and backs are again modeled on the human body. In the case of DKR, however, the result is a comfortable organic form even though such a hard and cold material as steel wire is used. Manufactured on an industrial scale, it proved possible to sell the chair successfully at a relatively low price. In 1952, the design won the Trail Blazer Award given by the Home Fashions League in the United States.

Miniatures DSW

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The Fiberglass Chairs are rare examples of a satisfying synthesis of formal and technical innovation. For the first time in the history of design, Charles and Ray Eames utilized malleability of plastic for the development of a comfortable seating shell that corresponds to the shape of the human body. The idea of making a three-dimensional molded shell goes back to a design from 1940. The original attempt to make the shell out of plywood was unsuccessful, however, due to the extreme conditions necessary to mold the material. Only with the advent of fiberglass technology was it possible to achieve satisfying results. The first Fiberglass Chair went into production in 1950. After years of experimentation, Charles and Ray Eames were able to realize their goal: an industrially produced chair that is inexpensive, sturdy, and comfortable. For ecological reasons however fibreglass was questionably. Thanks to recent advances in technology and materials, the DSW can be produced today in exact the same shape but made of polypropylene.

Miniatures Favela

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The Favela armed chair is one of the most striking works by the Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana. According to a statement by the brothers, the architecture of the typical shanty towns in their native country was the inspiration for the design and name of this extraordinary item of seating furniture. Like the majority of hut-like dwellings, the favela is also nailed and glued together from oddments and waste materials. The Campanas made use of small, differently-sized strips of wood, as are produced in abundance in every joinery, for their representative chair. In the Favela, they prove that objects of singular elegance and beauty can even originate from apparent mundane, worthless materials. Over and above this, the Favela throws a new light on the dynamic relationship between a one-off design and a mass-produced product. Although every chair is made from the same material and to an identical construction plan, each finished article still retains its individuality in the detail.

Girard Ornaments - Dove

vitra > Styling

The range of motifs does not limit the use of Ornaments by Alexander Girard to seasonal occasions but a number of them are perfect, for example, for Christmas time.

Miniatures Gartenstuhl

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Industrialization, with its new manufacturing techniques and materials began to supplant the traditional turner's and woodcarver's crafts in furniture-making. Long before Michael Thonet's first experiments with bent wood the use of iron had led to important innovations in this field. As early as 1736 an armaments manufacturer established by tsar Peter the Great started to produce large quantities of furniture made of cast iron. Karl Friedrich Schinkel, a Prussian master builder, also used the cast iron process to rationalize furniture production. It was Schinkel's architectural work in particular which earned him the reputation of one of the major exponents of German »classicism«, but his work as a furniture designer was also of great significance. His elegant interpretations of the »classics« produced designs of formal austerity for all kinds of different purposes. Schinkel's designs included not only wooden furniture but also, at the beginning of the 19th century, large numbers of iron trestle tables, garden furniture and other items of furniture.

Wooden Doll No. 21

vitra > Styling

Alexander Girard originally created the Wooden Dolls (1952), a whimsical assortment of figures both joyful and grim, for his own home. Today they add a charming touch to any interior.

Akari 45A

vitra > Styling

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)

Wall Clocks - Petal Clock

vitra > Styling

With his collection of Wall Clocks (1949-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.

Visiona Stool

vitra > Stool

Verner Panton designed the Visiona Stool as part of the interior installation created in 1970 for his legendary Visiona exhibition in Cologne. Available in a large palette of colours, the lightweight, comfortable stool has an unobtrusive geometric shape that can still be combined with a wide range of furnishings today.

Super Fold Table High

vitra > Table

Thanks to a sophisticated mechanism, the Super Fold Table by Jasper Morrison folds up completely with a single movement of the hand. The legs of the four-star base also rotate so that they are vertically aligned, enabling compact space-saving storage. The table comes in a range of materials with different shaped table tops, and is also available in a sitting height version.

Unix Chair, four-legged base

vitra > Chair

The Unix Chair by Antonio Citterio is available with a classic four-legged base in polished aluminium. Thanks to its discreet design, the Unix Chair can be used in meeting and visitor areas in virtually every office environment. The version with castors offers added mobility for more versatile use.

Wooden Doll No. 4

vitra > Styling

Alexander Girard originally created the Wooden Dolls (1952), a whimsical assortment of figures both joyful and grim, for his own home. Today they add a charming touch to any interior.

Akari BB3-55DD

vitra > Styling

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)

Bistro Table

vitra > Table

The Bistro Tables by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec share the same elegant cruciform base as the Softshell Chair. Due to an understated aesthetic, each table can be combined with a wide variety of chairs – and the variants with a solid core top are also suited for outdoor use. The Bistro Tables are available with round or rectangular table tops and also in a standing-height version.

Grand Executive Lowback

vitra > Office Chair

The prestigious Grand Executive armchair combines soft, high-quality leather upholstery with the individually adaptable FlowMotion mechanism for exceptional comfort. The Grand Executive Highback model is equipped with an adjustable neck cushion.

HAL Ply Stool High

vitra > Stool

HAL is Jasper Morrison's interpretation of a chair in the tradition of the Plastic Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, whose exceptional versatility derives from the wide variety of different bases. HAL is now available in the version HAL RE made of recycled plastic.

HAL Ply Wood

vitra > Chair

HAL Ply Wood is a wooden chair with a robust connecting plate beneath the shell. This design by Jasper Morrison combines a comfortable seat shell with a distinctive four-legged base. The seat and legs of the chair are available in various types of wood with matching finishes. HAL Ply Wood can be used together with other chairs in the extensive HAL family.

Aluminium Chair EA 125 – Lounge

vitra > Chair

Designed as a stool or ottoman for the chair EA 124, the Aluminium Chair EA 125 has a non-swivel, four-star base in chrome-plated, polished or black powder-coated aluminium. When paired with the swivel lounge chair EA 124, it forms a comfortable recliner for long cosy evenings with a good book.

Akari 45X

vitra > Styling

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)

Girard Ornaments - Mouse

vitra > Styling

The range of motifs does not limit the use of Ornaments by Alexander Girard to seasonal occasions but a number of them are perfect, for example, for Christmas time.

Suita Club Armchair

vitra > Chair

The Suita Club Armchair by Antonio Citterio can be combined with any member of the Suita sofa family. Thanks to its elegantly understated design, the armchair can be used on its own or paired with many other sofas. It is generously upholstered, ensuring excellent comfort even without additional cushions.

Suita 3-Seater, pointed cushions

vitra > Sofa

Characterised by an elegant technological aesthetic, the Suita sofa family (2010/2019) by Antonio Citterio comprises many different components. These can be freely combined or also used as independent elements.

Akari E

vitra > Styling

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)

HAL Ply Tube Stackable

vitra > Chair

HAL Ply Tube Stackable is ideal for settings requiring high-quality seating that can also be stacked and stored away from time to time – either on the floor or on a stacking trolley. The seat shells are available in a choice of wood veneers.

Akari 1N

vitra > Styling

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)

Akari BB3-33S

vitra > Styling

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)

Akari UF1-H

vitra > Styling

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)

Soft Modular Sofa Three-seater, Ottoman

vitra > Sofa

With carefully balanced proportions, great comfort and a conscious renunciation of decorative details, the Soft Modular Sofa (2016) by Jasper Morrison unites the characteristics of a modular lounge sofa in its purest form.

Wall Clocks - Flock of Butterflies

vitra > Styling

With his collection of Wall Clocks (1949-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.

Girard Ornaments - Moon

vitra > Styling

The range of motifs does not limit the use of Ornaments by Alexander Girard to seasonal occasions but a number of them are perfect, for example, for Christmas time.

Grand Conference Highback

vitra > Chair

Grand Conference is a visitor and conference chair designed by Antonio Citterio that pairs extraordinary comfort with an impressive, dignified appearance. Together with Grand Executive, Grand Repos, Repos and Petit Repos, it forms a group that lends a unified look not only to meeting and conference spaces, but also to offices, lobbies, waiting zones and reception areas.

Grand Sofà Ottoman

vitra > Pouf

Grand Sofà (2017) is Antonio Citterio's interpretation of luxurious comfort and contemporary design. The designer's Italian flair for lightness and elegance is united with the trademark quality and precision of the Swiss company Vitra.

HAL Ply Stool Medium

vitra > Stool

The medium-height bar stool with a high-quality, easy-to-clean plywood seat shell and stable four-legged base is ideal for use with tables and counters of around 90 cm in height. The extensive HAL family of chairs by Jasper Morrison also includes a selection of other bar stools with a higher base and plastic seat shells.

Organic Highback

vitra > Chair

Designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as part of their entry for 'Organic Design in Home Furnishings', a competition organised by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Organic Highback is regarded as a classic. The comfortably upholstered compact armchair with its strikingly shaped high seat shell is also available with a medium backrest – the Organic Chair – or in the Organic Conference version for dining tables.

Panchina

vitra > Chair

Panchina is a small upholstered bench that can serve as a practical seating option or as a footrest for Repos and Grand Repos, thereby enhancing the extraordinary comfort of these armchairs.

Seat Dots

vitra > Styling

The Seat Dots by Hella Jongerius are round, universal seat cushions. They have thin upholstery padding and come in a wide selection of bold or subdued colour combinations to suit every taste and interior.

Silhouette Mermaid

vitra > Styling

In 1965 Alexander Girard has created a series of charming metal figures that appear to be dancing: Silhouettes.

Wall Clocks - Spindle Clock

vitra > Styling

With his collection of Wall Clocks (1949-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.

Trapèze

vitra > Table

Jean Prouvé originally designed the Trapèze table for the Cité Universitaire in Antony near Paris. The trapezoidal shape of the sheet steel legs provided inspiration for the name and also gives the table its distinctive character.

Wall Clocks - Turbine Clock

vitra > Styling

With his collection of Wall Clocks (1949-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.

Unix Chair, four-star base

vitra > Chair

The Unix Chair by Antonio Citterio is available with an elegant four-star base. The swivel chair's vertical spring suspension and high-tech knit covers guarantee superb comfort even through long meetings and conferences. The Unix Chair can also be fitted with fabric covers.

Wall Clocks - Wheel Clock

vitra > Styling

With his collection of Wall Clocks (1949-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.

WorKit meeting tables

vitra > Table

In combination with WorKit workstations, the WorKit meeting tables lend a unified appearance to the entire office space. Thanks to the understated design of the tables, they can also be used together with other furniture types and complement a wide variety of office environments and interior concepts. The WorKit meeting tables are available in three sizes for 8 to 12 people, with or without electrification and with melamine or veneer table tops.

Wall Clocks - Eye Clock

vitra > Styling

With his collection of Wall Clocks (1949-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design.

Wooden Doll No. 5

vitra > Styling

Alexander Girard originally created the Wooden Dolls (1952), a whimsical assortment of figures both joyful and grim, for his own home. Today they add a charming touch to any interior.