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Accessories

20 Years of Home Collection

Launched in 2004, the Vitra Home Collection has developed and matured
over the last twenty years. Updated editions of our classics and new
products like Grand Repos have found their way into many homes during
this time. We gave the collection a home with the VitraHaus, which
opened its doors on the Vitra Campus in 2010. Creating the interiors for the
VitraHaus enhanced our understanding of the joy of accessorising andled to a growing collection of smaller objects. None of it would have beenpossible without the support of our distribution partners worldwide andyou – our clients – who bring the Vitra Collage to life.
These last twenty years saw the transition from the second to the third
generation of our family company. My uncle and my father had earlier
initiated the cultural mission embodied by the Vitra Design Museum, itscollection and archives, as well as by the architecture of the Vitra Campus.
The current generation of our family business remains committed tothis cultural mission while at the same time embarking on a new path:
Vitra’s environmental mission. Creating products that can be passed down
to the next generation has always been the guiding principle for all ourdevelopment activities. Now further environmental rules and requirements
have been added. Recycled materials are finding their way into existingand new products, and the ability to repair an item extends its life. The
carbon footprint is calculated product by product and actively reduced.
Although there is still a long way to go, the Vitra Team is highly motivatedby these ambitious environmental goals. And we hope you are too.

Grand Repos by Antonio Citterio waslaunched in 2011

Nora Fehlbaum (CEO, Vitra)

The Accessories Collection introduced
in 2015 is continually expanding

Eames Plastic Chair RE – from 2024 onwards
in recycled post-consumer plastic

The sourcing, processing and use of materials in products constitute about 80% of Vitra’s
overall carbon footprint. That is why materials are continuously analysed, and production
methods monitored and evaluated by independent external institutions: the used materials
should be as sustainable and low impact as possible. One such example is the material
used for the seat shells of the legendary Plastic Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, which
has now been converted to post-consumer recycled polypropylene.

The Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein is home to Vitra’s principal production sites. Here classics
like the Eames Aluminium Chair have been manufactured in virtually the same manner for
decades. Visitors to the Vitra Campus can observe the individual steps during a guided tour ofthe production facilities. Vitra imposes the highest quality standards on their material andcomponent suppliers, who are subjected to regular compliance audits. In 2022, 96% of Vitra’s
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For more details, visit
vitra.com/sustainability

suppliers were located in Europe, with 45% in Germany.

Birgitte von Halling-Koch with one of her grandchildren in the Eames Lounge Chair at her
summer home in Sweden. The chair was purchased by her father Percy von Halling-Koch in 1958.

Inaugurated on the Vitra Campus in 2020, the garden by Dutch designer Piet Oudolf features
perennial, self-regenerating plants, shrubs, grasses, bushes and wildflowers. Six colonies of bees
can be found nearby and are kept according to a combined nesting method by Vitra employees,
who are trained apiculturists. To promote further biodiversity on the site, additional areas of theVitra Campus are also being transformed into green spaces and employee gardens.

For more details, visit
vitra.com/campus

Lounge Chairs→ 10

Lounge Chair→ 23 Eames Shell Chairs→ 20 Aluminium Chair EA 124→ 21 Soft Pad Chair EA 222→ 22

Plywood Group LCW→ 24 Grand Relax→ 26 Repos & Grand Repos→ 28

HAL Lounge Chair

→ 32

→ 34

→ 36

CitizenRAR & LAR

→ 30

Cité

→ 37

Slow Chair

Fauteuil de Salon

Cone & Heart Cone Chair

The portfolio of Vitra lounge chairs and armchairs ranges from classic tocontemporary designs, from compact versions to expansive models, fromunupholstered armchairs to soft lounge chairs for comfortable relaxation,some with integrated mechanisms. What they all share is a timeless aesthetic,
carefully crafted from durable materials. Lifelong companions, cherishedeven by future generations.

For more details, visit
vitra.com/lounge-chairs

9Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames, 1956

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( 1 ) Lounge Chair & Ottoman - santos palisander · Leather Premium F , 66 nero · Charles & Ray Eames, 1956

Staged at the Eames House, Pacific Palisades, California © Eames Foundation, 2023

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Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames, 1956

Charles and Ray Eames are counted among
the most important figures of twentieth century
design. Their work spans the fields of furniture
design, filmmaking, photography and exhibition
design. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturerof Eames products for Europe and the Middle
East. When you own an Eames product made by
Vitra, you know it is an original. © 2023 Eames
Office, LLC
The Lounge Chair is now available in the soft
cover fabric Nubia. The version shown here
and all other configurations can be found at:www.vitra.com

The Lounge Chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s
with the aim of combining an elegant appearance with ultimate comfort.
It has been produced by Vitra using virtually the same methods ever since,
and is now recognised as a great classic of twentieth-century furniture
design. Offered in two sizes and various combinations of leather or fabricupholstery covers, wooden shells and bases, the Lounge Chair is ideallycomplemented by the matching Ottoman.
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Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames, 1956

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Made from high-quality materials, theLounge Chair can be passed down fromThe final manual production steps can be

one generation to the next.

viewed in the Lounge Chair Atelier on the1

Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein.

For nearly 70 years Vitra has been the sole authorised manufacturer ofthe Eames Lounge Chair for markets in Europe and the Middle East. The
cooperation between Vitra and the designer couple Charles and Ray Eames
began in 1957 and continues today in partnership with the Eames Office,which represents the Eames family. Production of the Lounge Chair requires
the same 47 individual steps today as it did 70 years ago, many of whichmust be performed by hand. The meticulous execution of each step ensuresthe enduring quality that makes the Lounge Chair last for generations.
Each veneer shell is unique. The veneer used for the Lounge Chair stems
from FSC-certified sources managed according to environmentally andsocially responsible criteria for planting and foresting. The age-old traditionof leather tanning has undergone further development in the interests ofsustainability: the new Leather Premium F processed with a tanning agent
extracted from olive tree leaves is devoid to the largest possible extent
of environmentally harmful substances and processes.

2( 1 ) Lounge Chair & Ottoman - black-pigmented walnut · Nubia, 07 ivory/peach · Charles & Ray Eames, 1956
30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · gold leaf · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

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08 Eames Ochre Dark · 65 honey-toned ash · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

( 2 ) Occasional Table LTR ·( 3 ) Eames Fiberglass Side Chair DSW · 07 Eames Ochre Light /Eames& Vitra→ Highlights from the Eames
Collection by Vitra in frontof Fire Station on the Vitra
Campus, 2023.

While on a trip to New York in 1953, Swiss entrepreneur
Willi Fehlbaum – the founder of Vitra – came across a chairby the American husband-and-wife team Charles and Ray
Eames. Fascinated by this innovative design, he soon establishedcontact with Charles and Ray Eames and was later authorised
to manufacture Eames products in Europe. He first visitedthe designer couple in Los Angeles in 1957 and one year later,Charles and Ray travelled to Vitra in Basel. Regular meetings
followed over the years between the Eameses and Willi and
Erika Fehlbaum – assisted by their eldest son Rolf, whotranslated for his parents.
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Erika and Willi Fehlbaum
visiting the Eames Office,standing in front of the‘History Wall’ from the
Mathematica exhibition
produced in 1961.
Nora Fehlbaum and Eames
Demetrios represent thethird generation of the close
relationship between Vitra
and the Eames Office, 2023.

The close relationship between
the two families continued when
Rolf Fehlbaum took over the
management of Vitra in 1977. Now
Chairman Emeritus of Vitra, it iswith admiration that he declares:‘Charles and Ray Eames are ourheroes: they are the figures who,
more than anyone else, have given
this company its defining form
and ideas. These were people ofincredible talent, very hard workers
and visionaries. They not only
made furniture but were architects,
filmmakers, photographers andeducators, thinking not only aboutsociety, but also the greater world
around them.’
Following the death of Ray Eames
in 1988, exactly a decade afterCharles, the Vitra Design Museum
acquired part of the couple’s threedimensional estate. The collection
also encompasses some of thesurviving experimental models
and furniture prototypes and is
an important source of reference
for Vitra in the further developmentof Eames designs.
The close ties between the Eames
Oﬃce and Vitra still endure today
in the third generation of the two
families. After initially working
with Charles’s daughter Lucia
Eames, Vitra now consults with
Eames Demetrios – one of thecouple’s five grandchildren – on
the production of Eames designs.
On the Vitra side, the third
generation of the Fehlbaum family
is represented by Nora Fehlbaum,
who has headed the company
since 2014.

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Rolf Fehlbaum in the archive of
the Vitra Design Museum at the
Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein.

→ The book Eames & Vitra describes
the special relationship between
Vitra and the Eameses anddocuments designs produced by
Vitra from the 1950s up to thepresent, shedding light on topics
such as authenticity and archival
holdings.
For more details, visit
vitra.com/eames-and-vitra

Aluminium Chair EA 124, Charles & Ray Eames, 1958

Soft Pad Chair EA 222 & Stool EA 223, Charles & Ray Eames, 1969

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Charles and Ray Eames in the Eames Officewhile developing the Aluminium Group.
© 2023 Eames Office, LLC

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Thanks to the combination of a high backrest with head cushion and a tilt
mechanism that can be adjusted to the user’s weight, the Aluminium Chair EA
124 – the quintessential lounge chair in the Aluminium Group – provides excellent
comfort. It can be paired with the Ottoman EA 125, forming the perfect spot to
put your feet up and enjoy a long, cosy evening with a good book.
The Soft Pad Chair EA 222 is similar to the Aluminium Chair EA 124 in bothshape and structure. Yet with sewn-on cushions covered in a choice of leather
or fabric, it not only offers soft comfort but also has a slightly more voluptuous
silhouette. The EA 222 is swivel-mounted and equipped with an adjustable
reclining mechanism. It can purchased together with the Ottoman EA 223 or
as a solo piece. Vitra has produced the Soft Pad and Aluminium Chairs in thesame superior quality for decades, and is therefore able to grant a 30-year
warranty on all of these chairs.

3( 1 ) Aluminium Chair EA 124 – Lounge · Leather/back panel Plano, 71/80 sand/coffee · Charles & Ray Eames, 1958
Table top marble · 04 white powder-coated (textured) · Jasper Morrison, 2004

( 2 ) Plate Table 410 × 410 mm ·( 3 ) Soft Pad Chair EA 222 – Lounge /Soft Pad Chair EA 223 – Lounge, Stool · Leather Premium F (contrast seam)/back panel Plano, 97/67 cognac/cognac · Charles & Ray Eames, 196920

( 4 ) Eames Wool Blanket · taupe · Charles & Ray Eames, 1947

( 5 ) Eames House Bird · black alderPlywood Group LCW, Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/46

Eames Shell Chairs RAR & LAR, Charles & Ray Eames, 19501

( 1 ) Plywood Group LCW Calf’s Skin · brown/white · 64 Ash natural · Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/1946 ( 2 ) Eames Fiberglass Armchair RAR,
with seat upholstery · 01 Eames Parchment · Checker, 01 black/white · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
43 rusty orange RE · 30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

( 3 ) Eames Plastic Armchair RE LAR ·This page and opposite: staged at the Eames House, Pacific Palisades, California © Eames Foundation, 2023

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The small Lounge Chair Wood (LCW) is an iconic design by Charles and
Ray Eames that dates from the period of their early experiments with threedimensionally moulded plywood. The chair is made of ash wood with anatural, black or red-stained finish, or with leather or calfskin upholstery.
Charles and Ray Eames developed their legendary shell chairs for acompetition organised by the Museum of Modern Art and launched themin 1950 as the first mass-produced chairs in plastic. In addition to theEames Plastic Chairs made of polypropylene, there is also a family of Eames
Fiberglass Chairs manufactured from glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin.
The RAR rocking chair has always been an especially striking model in thechair family, and the LAR – relaunched in 2019 – whose base is nicknamed‘Cat's Cradle’, was one of Charles and Ray’s particular favourites.
Both the RAR and LAR are additionally available with a fibreglass shell. In
the version with a polypropylene shell, the LAR is also suited for outdoor use.
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Grand Relax, Antonio Citterio, 2019

The architect and designer Antonio Citterio,
who lives and works in Milan, has collaborated
with Vitra since 1988. Together they haveproduced a series of office chairs and various
office systems, as well as products for the
Vitra Home Collection. The Citterio Collection
is constantly being expanded.

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Grand Relax is a luxurious reclining lounge chair combining outstanding
comfort with compact dimensions and a classic understated aesthetic. Upon
sitting down, the user sinks into the soft cushions, and the chair reclines
thanks to an adjustable synchronised mechanism concealed within the seat.
The backrest can be locked in any position. Grand Relax is available withleather or fabric covers.
( 1 / 2 ) Grand Relax & Ottoman · 03 polished aluminium · ( 1 ) Nubia, 03 cream/sand, Leather Forte (deco), 07 sand /24( 2 ) Leather Premium F , 71 sand · Antonio Citterio, 2019( 3 ) Wooden Side Tables · 17 light oak · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015

Repos & Grand Repos, Antonio Citterio, 2011

The resistance of the backrest can be manually
adjusted to the user’s weight.

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The swivel-based lounge chairs Repos and Grand Repos convey a feelingof exceptional comfort with their generous padding, inviting armrests andhigh backs. Thanks to the synchronised mechanism concealed beneath theupholstery, sitters can move from an upright posture to a reclined angle forresting and lock the backrest in any position. The resistance of the backrest
can be manually adjusted to the user’s weight. Repos and Grand Repos areavailable in two different seat heights, as well as in a choice of fabric orleather covers in a wide range of colours.

( 1 ) Grand Repos & Panchina · 30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · Nubia, 09 ivory/forest · Antonio Citterio, 2011
( 2 ) Tabouret Métallique · 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 193627

HAL Lounge Chair, Jasper Morrison, 2021

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( 1 ) HAL Lounge Chair & Ottoman, with loose seat cushion · 04 dark stained solid oak, with protective varnish ·Dumet, 24 mango melange · Jasper Morrison, 2021
( 3 ) Cork Bowl, large · Jasper Morrison, 2020

( 2 ) Cork Family, Model A · Jasper Morrison, 2004

( 4 ) Terracotta Pot, medium · natural clay · Thélonious Goupil, 2023

21( 1 ) Cité · 13 Prouvé Gris Vermeer powder-coated (smooth) · Leather Premium F , 59 jade · Jean Prouvé, 1930
( 2 ) Guéridon Bas · 75 solid American walnut, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1944

Photographed in the Villa Dollander, Le Lavandou, France; built in 1949 by Jean Prouvé (construction) and his brother Henri (architecture).

Cité, Jean Prouvé, 1930

Jean Prouvé in the living room of his housein Nancy, France.

A Cité from the collection of the Vitra Design
Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany.

The Vitra Design Museum’s 2006 exhibition ‘Jean Prouvé: The Poetics of
the Technical Object’ was revelatory. Among the pieces on show was Cité,
an armchair that demonstrates the essence of the designer’s philosophy:‘Furniture is like houses, you have to construct it.’ The French engineer anddesigner Jean Prouvé developed the chair in 1930 for a competition to
furnish the student residence halls at Cité Universitaire in Nancy.
The design is extremely comfortable, yet completely free of extraneous
elements. Now considered an early Prouvé masterpiece, it is the perfect
expression of the designer who called himself a ‘factory man.’
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Fauteuil de Salon, Jean Prouvé, 1939

Original drawing of the Fauteuil de Salon
from the Archives départementales deMeurthe-et-Moselle, Nancy, France.

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Jean Prouve’s designs clearly reflect
the structural principles that guided his
creative process.

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Fauteuil de Salon joins simple planes into a unified architectural object
with a comfortable seat surface and backrest. Rediscovered in the archivesof the French engineer Jean Prouvé, the armchair has been updated in acontemporary colour palette. With solid wood armrests and the designer’s
characteristic structural aesthetic, Fauteuil de Salon can be ideally combinedwith other pieces in the Prouvé Collection.

( 1 ) Fauteuil de Salon · 75 solid American walnut, oiled · 14 Prouvé Bleu Dynastie powder-coated (smooth) · Nubia,
05 cream/dark brown · Jean Prouvé, 193932

( 2 ) Tabouret Bois · 75 solid American walnut, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1941

( 3 ) Rayonnage Mural · 04 dark stained solid oak, with protective varnish · 06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1936

Photographed in the Villa Dollander, Le Lavandou, France; built in 1949 by Jean Prouvé (construction) and his brother Henri (architecture).

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Cone & Heart Cone Chair, Verner Panton, 1958

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Marianne and Verner Panton sitting back to backin Cone Chairs. The photo was taken in 1965 inStarnberg, Germany. © Verner Panton Design

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The Heart Cone Chair takes its name from the expressive, heart-shaped
silhouette of its seat shell. Designed by Verner Panton in the late 1950s,
the chair combines a comfortably upholstered seat with an understated,elegant base made of satin stainless steel.
( 1 ) Heart Cone Chair · Tonus, 52 dark yellow · Verner Panton, 1958

( 2 ) Wooden Doll, No. 10 · Alexander Girard, 1952

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Citizen, Konstantin Grcic, 2020

Slow Chair, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2006

Drawing by Konstantin Grcic.

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The Citizen armchair combines an unconventional design with a new
way of sitting: the seat is suspended on three cables, enabling a pleasantswinging movement and a unique dynamic experience for the sitter.
Citizen is characterised by its tubular steel frame, which defines the structureand shape of the chair. While the seat and backrest are upholstered, themetal structural elements remain visible. This gives Citizen an unpretentious
look with a sporty flair. Citizen is available with a high or low backrest,
and the upholstery covers can be selected from a range of materials.
362( 1 ) Citizen Lowback · Credo, 22 emerald/ivy · Konstantin Grcic, 2020 ( 2 ) Slow Chair & Ottoman · Tricot - blue/green · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2006

Sofas→ 40 Suita→ 44

Grand Sofà

→ 46 Mariposa Sofa

→ 54 Soft Modular Sofa

→ 58

Polder→ 62 Abalon Sofa

→ 64

Freeform Sofa

Sofas take the centre stage in almost any living space. Yet however varied
their appearance, the actual function of a sofa never wavers: it should provide
exceptional comfort. Vitra offers a wide range of different sofas, from statement
pieces to modular systems, available with various soft fabrics in a broad
selection of colours.
An overview of coffee tables can be found on page 66.

For more details, visit
vitra.com/sofa

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Suita, Antonio Citterio, 2010 /19

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( 1 ) Suita 3-Seater, pointed cushions · Corsaro, 05 stone melange · Antonio Citterio, 2010/2019
Corsaro, 05 stone melange · Antonio Citterio, 2010/2019( 2 ) Suita Chaise Longue, pointed cushions ·( 3 ) Eames Coffee Table 1140 × 760 mm · Marble, 68 black ash · Charles & Ray Eames, 1953

( 4 ) Grand Relax · Leather Premium F, 97 cognac · Antonio Citterio, 2019( 5 ) Stools, Model B · walnut · Charles & Ray Eames, 1960

Suita, Antonio Citterio, 2010 /19

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Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben Farben

Antonio Citterio is known for his systematic approach to design, construction
and materials. Nowhere is the impact greater or more tangible than with sofas,making Citterio the undisputed master in this field with a preeminent influence
on contemporary living. The large Suita sofa family developed together with
Vitra is an expression of this expertise.
Suita comprises various pieces of furniture that can be used as solo pieces or
combined to form small and large sofa constellations. The slender body seems
to float above the classic-looking base, which lends light-footed elegance toeach configuration.
With a choice of individual elements, various upholstery and cushion finishes,
optional head sections and shelves that can be attached at the rear, as well as
a diverse range of fabrics, leather and colours, Suita offers a wide selection ofindividual design options. So when are you going to start planning your Suita
sofa landscape?

(Farben1 ) Suita
2-Seater
open,
pointedcushions
withFarben
ChaiseFarben
LongueFarben
small · Farben
Olimpo,Farben
11 atlantic· Antonio
Citterio, 2010/2019( 2 ) Farben
Plate Table·
FarbenFarbenFarbenFarbenFarbenFarbenFarbenFarbenFarben Farben
Farben70
naturalsolidFarbenoak, oiled· JasperMorrison, 2004) SuitaFarben
3-Seater,tufted· Dumet, 03 beige/grey· Antonio
Citterio, 2010/2019
FarbenFarbenFarbenFarbenFarbenFarben( 3Farben
FarbenFarbenFarbenFarben Farben
FarbenFarbenFarben Farben

43Grand Sofà, Antonio Citterio, 20171

Sofa Tray is a narrow rectangular tray and stable surface, speciallydeveloped for use on upholstered surfaces.
2Grand Sofà is Antonio Citterio’s interpretation of luxurious comfort andcontemporary design, uniting the designer’s Italian flair for elegance with
Vitra’s trademark quality and precision. Despite the sofa’s expansive
proportions, the generously dimensioned platform for sitting and reclining
has a light, graceful silhouette.
The seating elements emphasise the horizontal planes of Grand Sofà, whichis available with a full-length backrest or shortened version. This makes it
possible to configure a sofa landscape with an almost topographical character
and an expression of lightness and variability.

3(Farben1 ) Grand
FarbenSofàFarben
3½-Seater
Farben, fullFarben
backrest
Farben, divided
FarbenseatFarben
cushions,
FarbentuftedFarben· Corsaro
Farben, 05 stone
Farbenmelange
Farben· Farben
AntonioFarben
CitterioFarben, 2017 Farben Farben(Farben2 ) Eames
FarbenCoffeeFarbenTable
Farben, 1140 xFarben
760 mmFarben· Marble
Farben· 68 black
Farbenash
Farben· Charles
Farben& Ray
FarbenEames
Farben, 1953Farben( 3 ) Plywood
Farben FarbenGroup LCW
FarbenLeatherFarben, Farben

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FarbenneroFarben· 68 black
Farbenash ·Farben
CharlesFarben& Ray Farben
Eames, Farben
1945/1946
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Mariposa Sofa, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014

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( 1 ) Mariposa 2-Seater · Savana, 04 papyrus melange · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 ( 2 / 3 ) Mariposa Ottoman large / medium ·Iroko 2, 06 dark blue / 15 cognac · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 ( 4 / 5 ) Cork Family, Model D / Model E · Jasper Morrison, 2004
( 6 ) Akari 1AY · Isamu Noguchi, 1951

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The variously sized sofas of the Mariposa family are cosy and inviting, yetwith a modern touch. They owe their extraordinary comfort to the pleasantly
soft upholstery and an ingenious adjustment mechanism, which makes it
possible to individually adapt the side and backrest elements for various
sitting or reclining positions. The Mariposa sofas do not openly display theirfunctional features: the slim side and back elements can be continuously
and silently adjusted, from an upright position to an outward angle ofapproximately 30° and back again. The resistance is calibrated in such a
way that these elements stay in place when the sitter leans back in a normal
fashion, but will adjust to the desired angle when intentional pressure isapplied. This flexibility allows individual users to determine the position thatis most comfortable for them.

1( 1 ) Mariposa 3-Seater · Iroko 2, 01 lemon · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014( 2 ) Mariposa Corner / Mariposa Ottoman large ·Credo, 21 royal blue/elephant · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014/2020 ( 3 ) Akari UF3-Q · Isamu Noguchi, 1951

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Comfort in awide paletteof colours
Sofas – more than any other item of furniture – reflect thelifestyle of their owners, while their size, shape, materials andcolours define the character of any interior setting. Yet the actual
purpose of a sofa never varies: it should provide exceptionalcomfort – and for as long as possible. That is why Vitra sofas
are manufactured from durable high-quality materials,
mainly sourced in Europe. The style, typology and functional
characteristics of the individual variants are so diverse,
however, that customers often immediately and intuitively
recognise which model is the right choice for their needs.
50← The new Cento fabric is madeof 100% high-quality virgin wool
and is therefore fully recyclable.
It is available in a selection ofnature-inspired hues.

Vitra works with independent‘authors’ – primarily with designers,
but also with architects and graphic
artists. What distinguishes thework of these creatives from that ofother designers is the fact that theirpersonal imprint and outlook isreflected in every one of theirproducts. The collaborative phaseresults in prototypes, and requires
numerous rounds of sketching,constructing, testing, modifying
and improving until the highexpectations demanded of a Vitra
sofa are fulfilled.
For Vitra, manufacturing longlasting products also involves
selecting high-quality materials
and conducting tests that simulate 15 years of use. Robust constructions, the use of high-grade
foams precisely matched to thedesired seating comfort and firstclass cover materials ensure qualitative longevity and durability.
To this end, Vitra maintains close
relationships with suppliers, 97%
of whom are based in Europe (48%in Germany) and 3% in othercountries.
For a product to have a long lifespan, it is also crucial that its design
remains up to date. This is why
Vitra avoids short-lived trends, focusing instead on understated yet
distinctive forms and features.
There is no better way to ensurethat products remain continually
relevant, when other things thatperhaps seemed more exciting at
the time have long since faded.
To produce sofas that meet highexpectations of comfort, Vitra hasconstituted a team of upholsteryexperts over the years. With passion
for their craft and enthusiasm forinnovation, they transform thedesigners’ ideas into outstandingly
comfortable solutions.
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Vitra sofas – both new and existingmodels – are extensively tested in
the company’s own test center: toguarantee an exceptional level ofquality, Vitra testing goes aboveand beyond official regulations.
Final production takes place at
Vitra’s manufacturing sites in
Europe and after the customer’spurchase, we devote as much care
and attention to our after-sales
service as we do to our products.

one that ages well and acquires anattractive patina through use.
To make it easier to select the rightcover material, fabric and leathers
samples may be ordered free ofcharge. These can be delivered to
the following countries: Germany,
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland,
Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

The upholstered covers in fabric orleather are part of the Vitra Colour& Material Library, which Vitra
developed in collaboration withdesigner Hella Jongerius. The
different materials and colours
are carefully coordinated andcurated to offer countless possiblecombinations. Vitra fabrics varyin their properties, applications
and composition, but they are all
produced in Europe – in Germany,
Italy, Scandinavia and the UK to
be precise. Vitra leathers differ
in their thickness and surface
characteristics, but are all obtained
from cowhides that are a by-product of cattle breeding for foodproduction. Tanners must comply
with strict environmental regulations when manufacturing
leather and have developed stateof-the-art technologies to ensure
eco-friendly processes. This makes
leather is a sustainable material –Materials & colours:
vitra.com/
colour-material-librarySoft Modular Sofa, Jasper Morrison, 20161

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( 1 / 2 ) Soft Modular Sofa Three seater / Ottoman · Credo, 19 lime/curry · Jasper Morrison, 2016( 3 ) Guéridon Bas · 70 natural solid oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1944

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Jasper Morrison’s design of the Soft Modular Sofa successfully couples
home-like informality with precise detailing and expressive clarity – firmly
in line with his philosophy of ‘super normal’ design. As a result, the Soft
Modular Sofa functions like an architectural element that can be subtly
integrated in any interior. Thanks to its modular design with side, cornerand central elements as well as a chaise longue, the size and form of
the sofa are adaptable to a diverse range of requirements. And optional
elements like the ottoman and additional cushions as well as a wide
selection of leather and fabric covers in an array of colours allow further
personalisation of any individual configuration.
( 1 ) Soft Modular Sofa Two seater with Ottoman · Aura, 02 marble · Jasper Morrison, 201656

Dumet, 01 ivory melange · Jasper Morrison, 2016( 3 ) Akari 1AG · Isamu Noguchi, 1951

( 2 ) Soft Modular Sofa Two-Seater ·Polder, Hella Jongerius, 2005/15

1( 1 ) Polder Sofa · Fabric mix "The Pebble Greys" · Hella Jongerius, 2015
( 2 / 3 ) Cork Family, Model B / Model C · Jasper Morrison, 2004

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The Dutch designer Hella Jongerius lives andworks in Berlin. She founded the Jongeriuslab
studio in 1993 and began collaborating with
Vitra in 2004. Since then, she has not only
contributed a substantial number of designs

The distinctive character of Hella Jongerius’s

to the continually expanding Vitra Home

comfortable Polder Sofa derives from theCollection, but has also applied her expertise

combination of diverse fabrics and colours, anin the realm of colours and materials to theasymmetrical shape and charming details.

Vitra Colour & Material Library.

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Dutch designer Hella Jongerius named her sofa ‘Polder’ with its different
colour compositions after the low-lying flatlands in Holland, which havebeen reclaimed from the sea.
The smaller Polder Compact is available in addition to the Polder Sofa.
Both can be configured with the higher armrest on the left or right side,making them adaptable to different interior layouts. The platform isavailable separately and can also be used as an ottoman.

( 1 ) Polder Sofa · Fabric mix "The Sea Greens" · Hella Jongerius, 2005/2015( 2 ) Plate Tables · Marble · 04 white powder-coated (textured) · Jasper Morrison, 2004

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Abalon Sofa, Ronan & Erwan Bourroullec, 2022

The brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
live and work in Paris. Their oeuvre ranges
from small everyday objects to architecturalprojects. They have worked with Vitra since2000 and have contributed numerous designs
to both the office and home collections.

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Taking its name from the shell of a sea snail, Abalon forms its own architecture
for seating circles: with its organically curved shape, the sofa evokes a circle
to which people feel drawn. Generously accommodating three people, theupholstered seat shell features different knitted fabric covers on the front andback. These are available in a diverse selection of hues and, together with the
choice of two colours for the base frame, result in a wide range of configuration
options. The fabric covers of the sofa can be removed in full for cleaning or
replacement.

( 1 ) Abalon Sofa · Drop, 10 black/dark grey (191) · Planum, 03 black (1191) · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2022

( 2 ) Abalon Table ·04 dark oak, with protective varnish · 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2022
steel blue anodised · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2016625( 3 ) Nuage, small ·( 4 / 5 ) Abalon Sofa / Abalon Platform · Drop, 02 dark green/ochre (951) ·Planum, 01 silver grey (111) · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2022

( 6 ) Nuage (céramique), small · white · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2018

Freeform Sofa, Isamu Noguchi, 1946

Freeform Sofa and Ottoman, 1946

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The Japanese-American designer and sculptor Isamu Noguchi approached
the task of furniture design with the organic aesthetic of his sculptural workin mind. This is also evident in his Freeform Sofa, which appears like a large,
flatly rounded river stone that has been smoothed by centuries of runningwater. The fluid, graceful shape of this slender sofa distinguishes it clearly
from other designs of the time. It has a sculptural presence in any room –iconic yet reserved.
( 1 ) Freeform Sofa · Credo, 01 cream · Isamu Noguchi, 194665

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Coffee tables enhance any setting. Thanks to Vitra’s collection of low tables,
the perfect companion can be found for any sofa or lounge chair.
Additional coffee tables can be found on pages 25, 38, 41, 42, 43, 45, 54, 60, 62.
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For more details, visit
vitra.com/coffee-tables( 1 ) Flower Table, large · 81 anthracite powder-coated (textured) · Alexander Girard, 1977
Isamu Noguchi, 1944

( 2 ) Coffee Table · 68 black ash ·( 3 ) Guéridon Bas · 75 solid American walnut, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1944

Photographed at Demountable House 6×6, Fondation ACB, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France; constructed by Jean Prouvé in 1944.

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Eames Shell Chair→ 84

Plywood Group DCM→ 85

Organic Chair→ 86

Mikado→ 88Standard & Standard SP→ 96

Chaise Tout Bois

→ 98

HAL

→ 100 Panton Chair &Panton Chair Classic→ 104 EVO-C

→ 105

Moca

→ 106

Softshell Chair→ 108 Belleville Chair

→ 109

→ 110

Tip Ton & Tip Ton RE

→ 112

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Landi Chair

APC

Vitra’s portfolio of chairs includes twentieth-century furniture classics thathave been produced by Vitra for decades, as well as contemporary designs.
Available in a broad selection of materials – from soft upholstery fabrics
and wood from sustainably managed forest areas to recycled post-consumer
plastic – Vitra offers a suitable chair for every use and setting.
An overview of all dining tables can be found on page 114.

For more details, visit
vitra.com/chairs

69Collage – a reflectionof our own life

Vitra believes in the principle of collage: a mix of old and new, classic andmodern, functional and decorative, industrial and handcrafted that defines
the personal spirit and character of any home setting. Contradictions are
permitted and even welcomed due to their authenticity – because a collage
is a curated reflection of our lives in all their richness and complexity.

Eames Shell Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

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Charles and Ray Eames sitting in a grouping of
prototype chairs for the Museum of Modern Art’s‘International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture
Design’, New York, 1948. © 2023 Eames Office, LLC

1( 1 / 2 ) Eames Fiberglass Side Chair DSW · ( 1 ) 08 Eames Ochre Dark / ( 2 ) 07 Eames Ochre Light ·65 honey-toned ash · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
20 tobacco/cream white · 2022

( 3 ) Soft Seats type B · Plano, 99 cognac/parchment /Charles and Ray Eames spent many years exploring the idea of a one-piece,
three-dimensionally shaped seat shell. With the Shell Chairs from 1950, the firstmass-produced plastic chairs in the history of furniture, the designer couple not
only achieved this goal but also launched a new and now widely establishedtypology of chairs whose shells can be combined with different bases dependingon the intended use. The Eames Shell Chairs quickly grew into a diverse family,
consisting of armchair, side chair and wire chair variants, each of which could be
combined with a variety of bases and upholstery versions – some even suited to
outdoor use. Vitra has been producing the Eames Shell Chairs for Europe andthe Middle East in close cooperation with the Eames Office since the 1950s. Vitra
has now extended the palette of the Eames portfolio to include four fresh colour
combinations for the Eames Plastic Chair DSR, which look good not only in thedining room but also in the garden.

( 4 ) Occasional Table LTR · 75 solid American walnut, oiled ·30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

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( 1 / 2 ) Eames Fiberglass Side Chair DSX · ( 1 ) 08 Eames Ochre Dark / ( 2 ) 02 Eames Navy Blue · 30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) ·Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

( 3 / 4 / 5 ) Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSX · ( 3 ) 48 forest RE / ( 4 ) 85 cotton white RE / ( 5 ) 83 sea blue RE ·30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 ( 6 ) Wire Chair DKR, with seat and back pads · Leather/back panel Plano,
97/67 cognac/cognac · 30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1951

( 7) Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAX ·05 Eames Sea Foam Green · 30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

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Utilising this recycled material insteadof conventional plastic generates 54% lessclimate-damaging emissions, with asignificant reduction in energy consumption.

As the very first industrially produced plastic chair, the Eames Plastic Chair
was originally developed by the Eameses for the ‘Low-Cost Furniture Design’
competition organised by the Museum of Modern Art. Besides the Eames
Plastic Chair RE in recycled plastic, the design is also available as the Eames
Fiberglass Chair made of glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin.
The organically shaped shell of the Eames Plastic Chairs RE can be pairedwith different bases for use in a broad range of settings: from the dining
room or home office to the garden. Combined with a choice of colours anda variety of upholstery versions, it is possible to create the ideal chair forindividual needs.

12( 1 ) Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSW · 85 cotton white RE · 65 honey-toned ash · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 ( 2 ) Plate Dining Table ·70 natural solid oak, oiled · 30 basic dark powder-coated (textured) · Jasper Morrison, 201876

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2020

( 4 ) Ball Clock · black/brass · George Nelson, 1949-1960( 3 ) Vases Découpage, Boucle ·

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( 1 ) Eames Contract Tables, outdoor compatible · 12 deep black powder-coated (textured) · Solid core HPL, 01 white (textured) ·Charles & Ray Eames, 1968

( 2 ) Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR · 34/92 mustard RE/citron · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

92 citron powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1951

( 3 ) Wire Chair DKR ·( 4 / 5 ) Wire Chair LKR · 30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) /93 sky blue powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1951

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Designed by Charles and Ray Eames out of welded steel wire, the Wire Chairis a variation on the theme of the organically shaped one-piece seat shell,
pairing transparent lightness with technological sophistication. The wire shell
can be joined with a variety of different bases and is offered without
upholstery, with a seat cushion or with a two-piece seat and back cushion
known as the ‘Bikini’ pad due to its shape.
Wire Chair models with a powder-coated finish are also suited for outdoor
use. The new compact Wire Chair models LKR (Lounge Height K-Shell
R-Wire Base) and DKR (Dining Height K-Shell R-Wire Base) are additionallyavailable in a fresh palette of colours.
81Vitra Shell Chair System
With over 170,000 configurations, 23 shell colours and 36 upholstery options,
there is a perfect Eames Shell Chair for everyone and every home.
DSS / Dining Height

DSW / Dining Height

DSR* / Dining Height

DSX* / Dining Height

PSCC* / Pivot Side

Plastic Side Chair RE*

Plastic Side Chair RE

Plastic Side Chair RE

Plastic Side Chair RE

Plastic Side Chair RE

Chair

Stool High

Stacking Base

Wood Base

Rod Base

X-BaseCast Base On Castors

Dining Height

Plastic Side Chair RE*

LSR* / Lounge Height

DKW / Dining Height

DKR* / Dining Height

DKX* / Dining Height

Wire Chair *Wood Base

Stool Medium

Plastic Side Chair RE

Wire Chair

Wire Chair

Wire Chair

Stool

Rod Base

Wood Base

Rod Base

X-BaseHigh

Wire Chair*

LKR* / Lounge Height

DAW / Dining Height

DAR* / Dining Height

DAX* / Dining Height

DAL / Dining Height

Stool

Wire Chair

Plastic Armchair RE

Plastic Armchair RE

Plastic Armchair RE

Plastic Armchair RE

MediumRod Base

Wood Base

Rod Base

X-BaseLa Fonda Base

Stool

PACC

RAR / Rocking

LAR* / Lounge Height

DSW / Dining Height

DSR / Dining Height

DSX / Dining HeightHigh

Pivot Armchair

Plastic Armchair RE

Plastic Armchair RE

Fiberglass Side Chair

Fiberglass Side Chair

Fiberglass Side Chair

Cast Base on Castors

Rod Base

Rod Base

Wood Base

Rod Base

X-BaseFiberglass Side Chair

Fiberglass Side Chair

LSR / Lounge Height

DAW / Dining Height

DAR / Dining Height

DAX / Dining Height

Stool

Stool

Fiberglass Side Chair

Fiberglass Armchair

Fiberglass Armchair

Fiberglass ArmchairHigh

MediumRod Base

Wood Base

Rod Base

X-BaseRAR / Rocking

LAR / Lounge HeightEPSC* / Eames Plastic

EPAC* / Eames Plastic

Fiberglass Armchair

Fiberglass Armchair

Side Chair RE

Armchair RE

Rod Base

Rod Basebeam seating

beam seating

Dining Height
Stacking Base
Plastic
Side Chair RE

Dining Height
Rod Base
Plastic
Armchair RE

Dining Height
X-BaseCast Baseon Castors
Wire
Chair

Dining Height
La Fonda Base

Fiberglass
Side Chair

Stool
MediumRocking
Rod Base
Fiberglass
ArmchairLounge Height
Rod Base

Beam
Seating82* Suitable for outdoor use in a powder-coated version.

For more details,
visit vitra.com/
eames-shell-chairs

Organic Chair, Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, 1940

Plywood Group DCM, Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/1946

Don Albinson and Charles Eames displaying DCMs
outside the Eames Office 901 / © 2023 Eames Office, LLC

From the archive of the Vitra Design Museum:a historic Eames Aluminium Chair.

The graceful DCM chairs (Dining Chair Metal) in the Plywood Group
resulted from Charles and Ray Eames’ early experiments with moulding
plywood into complex shapes. The elegantly curved seat and backshells are made of ash wood with a natural or black-stained finish; theslender tubular steel base is chrome-plated.
842( 1 ) Organic Chair · Credo, 18 pale rose/cognac · Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, 1940

1( 2 ) Cork Family, Model C · Jasper Morrison, 2004

Mikado, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2024

Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
studied architecture as fellow students
at the Royal College of Art in London.
Since that time, their collaborative work
has probed the interface between
industrial design, furniture design andarchitecture.

Flexible movement for enhanced comfort,
sketch by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2023.

1( 1 ) Mikado Armchair · Volo, 69 marron · 04 dark stained solid oak, with protective varnish · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2024

Mikado is a chair with a serene yet commanding aura that aims to impress
not by its form but through its comfort. It achieves this thanks to upholstery on
all sides and an ingeniously simple mechanism concealed beneath the seatthat facilitates subtle movement of the backrest.
Mikado was designed with sustainability in mind from the outset: the covers
are not glued and can be removed for cleaning or replacement. The legs may
be replaced individually or exchanged for a different material option – woodor recycled aluminium. The inner seat panel is made of recycled aluminium
while the core of the backrest shell is produced from recycled post-consumer
polypropylene, which can be easily separated from the foam padding during
recycling. The concept of a simple exchange of components gives Mikado
long-term versatility, thereby ensuring longevity.
Mikado is available as an armchair with suggested armrests or as a sidechair. The two backrests, different legs, a choice of fabric or leather covers
and numerous colours enable a wide variety of possible combinations.
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( 1 – 3 ) Standard:( 1 ) 41 Prouvé Bleu Marcoule powder-coated (smooth)( 2 ) 13 Prouvé Gris Vermeer powder-coated (smooth)( 3 ) 18 Prouvé Blé Vert powder-coated (smooth) · 10 natural oak, with protective varnish · Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950( 4 ) EM Table · 13 Prouvé Gris Vermeer powder-coated (smooth) · 70 natural solid oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1950
88 Prouvé Blanc Colombe (Ecru) powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1950

( 5 ) Potence ·Photographed in the Villa Dollander, Le Lavandou, France; built in 1949 by Jean Prouvé (construction) and his brother Henri (architecture).

Standard & Standard SP, Jean Prouvé, 1934/50

Standard & Standard SP, Jean Prouvé, 1934/50

4Technical drawing of the ‘Guéridon rond’ and the‘Chaise métallique’, a version of the Standard chair,approx. 1950.

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Jean Prouvé created the Standard chair in 1934. This design exemplifies afundamental aspect of Prouvé’s numerous furniture pieces and architectural
works: his unwavering focus on structural requirements.
The load on the back legs of a chair is greater than on the front legs – this ishardly a surprising discovery, but no other seating design demonstrates thisprinciple as clearly as the Standard chair.
The 1934 model was introduced as Chair No. 4, since it had been preceded bythree prototypes; later developments continued under the name ‘Standard’.
The chair was manufactured in Jean Prouvé’s own factory. Vitra regards
Prouvé as one of the twentieth century’s leading designers and expanded thepalette of Prouvé furniture in 2022 to include several of the Frenchman’s
original colours.

31( 1 / 2 ) Standard SP:( 1 ) 13 Prouvé Gris Vermeer powder-coated (smooth)35 basalt · Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950
90( 2 ) 88 Prouvé Blanc Colombe (Ecru) powder-coated (smooth) ·( 3 ) Guéridon · 70 natural solid oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1949

06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1930

( 4 ) Lampe de Bureau ·Jean Prouvé
Engineer,architect anddesigner
With his constructive approach to design, Jean Prouvé
significantly influenced furniture creations in the interwar andpost-war modern periods, and was a pioneer in the field of series
production and industrial construction with his prefabricatedand modular elements. The Vitra Design Museum holds the mostextensive collection of furniture by Jean Prouvé in the world
and Vitra has been manufacturing Prouvé designs in close
collaboration with his family since 2002.
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A trained metal artisan, Jean
Prouvé (1901–1984) was also a
craftsman, architect and lecturer.
His work encompasses a wide rangeof objects, from a letter opener
to door and window fittings,
from lighting and furniture to
façade elements and prefabricatedhouses, from modular building
systems to large exhibition structures – essentially, almost anythingthat is suited to industrial production methods. Prouvé tried out
his ideas in his own workshop‘Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé’: hecreated drawings on a 1:1 scale,
which he sent to the factory or
handed over to his employees inperson to make a prototype.

The museum’s collection ofhistorical furniture and objects
plays a major role in Vitra’s
ongoing development of the
Prouvé product portfolio.

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The Jean Prouvé Collectionof the Vitra Design Museum in
Weil am Rhein↗ The Petrol Station created by
Jean Prouvé together with his
brother Henri, 1953 / 2003,
Vitra Campus, Weil am Rhein→ Colour chart from AteliersJean Prouvé, 1951

His creations follow the principleof simplicity, consisting of individual elements that are assembled
and screwed together. This cumulative construction process is also
visible in the finished product –as well as in Prouvé’s architecturalwork. As he did not have any
formal architectural training, hecollaborated with the modern
architects of his time to execute
his construction ideas. He is known
for his use of standardised, prefabricated elements to create costeffective housing in the post-war
era. He left his mark on architectural
history again in 1971, when heplayed a major role in selecting thedesign of Renzo Piano and Richard
Rogers for the Centre Pompidou aschairman of the competition jury.
Jean Prouvé’s furniture reflects his
unwavering focus on structuralrequirements, giving his designs
a technical poetic expression. In
2022 Vitra expanded the colour
palette to include several of theFrench engineer’s original colours.
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Chaise Tout Bois, Jean Prouvé, 1941

Chaise Tout Bois in the canteen of the headquarters of
the Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires du Commissariat à l’Energie
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Chaise Tout Bois is the only chair by the French ‘constructeur’ and designer
Jean Prouvé that is made entirely out of wood. The design is very similar to
Prouvé’s famous Standard chair, but wood was substituted for the metalbase due to the scarcity of metal during the Second World War.
Chaise Tout Bois by Vitra corresponds to one of Jean Prouvé’s design variantsfrom 1941, whose construction does not require a single screw. The heightand seat geometry are the same as those of the Standard chair and thus
meet current norms and requirements. The warm look and feel of wood
contrasts appealingly with the practical structural design, which is typicalof Prouvé’s functional approach. Chaise Tout Bois is available in light oakor dark-stained oak.

31( 1 ) Chaise Tout Bois · 10 natural oak, with protective varnish · Jean Prouvé, 1941
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13 Prouvé Gris Vermeer powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1950

( 2 ) EM Table · 70 natural solid oak, oiled ·( 3 ) Terracotta Pot, small, natural clay · Thélonious Goupil, 2023

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( 1 ) HAL Soft Wood · Plano, 97 red/coconut · Jasper Morrison, 2021

( 2 ) HAL RE Wood · 85 cotton white RE · Jasper Morrison, 2010/2014( 3 ) HAL RE Wood · 29 brick RE · Jasper Morrison, 2010/2014( 4 ) HAL Ply Wood · 10 natural oak, with protective varnish · Jasper Morrison, 2012

( 5 ) Guéridon · 70 natural solid oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1949

( 6 ) Soft Seats type B · Plano, 03 parchment/cream white · 2022

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2016
Jasper Morrison, 2010/2014( 9 ) Soft Seats Outdoor type B · Simmons 55 grey/white · 2022

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015

( 7 ) Nuage abstrait ·( 8 ) HAL RE Tube, outdoor compatible · 85 cotton white RE · 49 ivory powder-coated (textured) ·HAL is Jasper Morrison’s interpretation of a shell chair in the tradition of
the Plastic Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, whose variety of different bases
enables versatile use. HAL RE is a further development of this design witha seat shell made of recycled plastic.
The recycling material for HAL RE stems from Germany’s ‘Yellow Bag’
(Gelber Sack) collection of household waste, which primarily consists of used
packaging. Utilising this recycled material instead of conventional plastic
generates fewer climate-damaging emissions and also significantly reduces
energy consumption. The HAL RE seat shell can also be 100% recycled at
the end of the product’s life.
The many different chair bases can be combined either with a seat shell inplastic (HAL and HAL RE) or plywood (HAL Ply), or with a lightly padded
shell covered in fabric (HAL Soft). In the versions with a polypropylene shelland powder-coated base, HAL is also suitable for use in outdoor settings.

( 10 ) Belleville Table (rectangular) · 30 black (textured) ·99

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( 1 ) Panton Chair · 04 white · Verner Panton, 1959/1999
01 white (textured) · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015

( 2 ) Belleville Table (rectangular) · 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) ·( 3 ) Herringbone Vase plain · sand · Raw-Edges, 2019

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The Panton Chair is available in three different models:the Panton Chair Classic in rigid polyurethane foam witha glossy surface, the Panton Chair in polypropylene witha matt finish and the children’s version, Panton Junior.
12( 1 ) Panton Chair · 37 glacier blue · Verner Panton, 1959/1999( 3 ) Panton Chair Classic · 11 white · Verner Panton, 1959

The curved silhouette of the Panton Chair has become a familiar sight,
but when Verner Panton first proposed the chair to manufacturers in the
1950s, they all considered it impossible to make. All but Vitra that is, who
believed in the design and took up the challenge with Panton of bringing
it to production. In 1967 the Panton Chair was launched.
As the first all-plastic cantilever chair it was an instant hit and over thefollowing years, it was continuously upgraded as the quality of plastics
improved. It remained extremely popular until fabrication had to bediscontinued in 1979 when existing chairs threatened to break. Happily,
Vitra was able to resume production in 1990 using a shatterproof
polyurethane and went on to elaborate a version in polypropropylene
with Verner Panton, which was launched in 1999. From start to finish,
the development of the Panton Chair therefore took forty years.

( 2 ) Metal Side Tables Outdoor · 95 galvanised · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2004

( 4 ) Potence · 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1950

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EVO-C, Jasper Morrison, 2020

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EVO-C is a successful, uncompromising iteration of the principle andcharacteristics of the classic cantilever chair in the material of plastic.
The load-bearing structure is formed by hollow tube-like components thatflow seamlessly into the planar surfaces of the seat and back. Morrison’s
aim was to eliminate all superfluous details: the shape of EVO-C, which
is made entirely from 100% recyclable polypropylene, is determined by
the indispensable factors for achieving stability and comfort. It combines
the springy properties of tubular steel with the comfort of an ergonomic
seat shell. EVO-C is available in a selection of different colours.

34( 1 / 2 ) EVO-C · Plastic, ( 1 ) 03 poppy red / ( 2 ) 49 ivory · Jasper Morrison, 2020
04 dark oak, with protective varnish · Jasper Morrison, 2020

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Jasper Morrison, 2018( 3 ) Moca · 30 basic dark powder-coated (textured) ·( 4 ) Plate Dining Table · 04 dark stained solid oak, with protective varnish ·( 5 ) Turbine Clock · brass/aluminium · George Nelson, 1949-1960( 6 ) Herringbone Vase, ribbed · Raw-Edges, 2019

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( 1 ) Softshell Chair, four-legged base · Dumet, 28 sage/steel blue · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2008
( 2 ) EM Table · 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) · 70 natural solid oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1950
( 3 ) Cité · 41 Prouvé Bleu Marcoule powder-coated (smooth) · Tress, 10 pebble melange · Jean Prouvé, 1930
( 4 ) Vases Découpage, Boucle · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2020

Belleville Chair, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015

Landi Chair, Hans Coray, 1938

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Throughout his lifetime, Hans Coray (1906–1991)
positioned himself at the intersection of art,
design and architecture, attaching great
importance to functionality and simplicity. Fromthe 1950s onward, he was primarily active as apainter and sculptor.
421( 1 ) Belleville Chair · 35 basalt · 12 deep black · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 ( 2 ) Belleville Table (Bistro) ·30 black (textured) · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015

Developed for the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition (Schweizer Landesausstellung),
the Landi Chair occupies an important place in the history of twentieth-century
design: this classic by Hans Coray established the new typology of a threedimensionally moulded seat shell on a separate base. Two U-shaped profiles
welded to the crossbars of the self-supporting chassis simultaneously serve as
legs and low armrests. This base supports a seat shell, which makes ideal useof the material’s possibilities: the 91 punched holes not only ensure the modest
weight and flexibility of the comfortable shell, but also give the graceful Landi
its trademark appearance. The lightweight, stackable Landi Chair is robust
and weather-resistant.

( 3 ) Nuage · ivy anodised · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2016( 4 ) Landi Chair · 10 matte anodised aluminium · Hans Coray, 1938

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In 2020 Vitra developed a version of Tip Ton by Edward Barber and Jay
Osgerby that is manufactured from recycled plastic: Tip Ton RE. The highquality recycling material stems from post-consumer household waste,particularly used packaging. The dark grey hue of the chair is the natural
shade of the processed recycling material, which therefore exhibits veryslight irregularities in colour. Tip Ton RE is itself 100% recyclable and canbe stacked up to four chairs high.

( 1 ) Tip Ton RE · Recycled polypropylene, 22 dark grey RE · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011/2020 ( 2 ) Cork Family, Model C ·110

Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011/2020( 3 ) Tip Ton · 37 glacier blue · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011

.03, Maarten Van Severen, 1998

APC, Jasper Morrison, 2016

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The APC is reminiscent of the classic wooden chairs that have been common
in Europe for many decades, yet further enhances the typology in plastic:
the frame is moulded in a single piece and the backrest, which is more finely
modelled than with conventional wooden chairs, connects to the frame ina manner that allows flexible movement. The frame and seat with backrestare paired in different nuances of the same colour, giving the classic shapea more contemporary appearance. The APC is a robust chair suited forboth indoor and outdoor use.

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( 3 ) APC · Polypropylene, 07 buttercup - two-tone /04 ivy two-tone / 01 white - two-tone / 02 ice grey - two-tone · Jasper Morrison, 2016113

Tables
The dining table is the social hub of most homes: where household
members gather to eat, entertain guests, work, play and talk. With arange of different designs and dimensions, Vitra tables suit therequirements of any given space in the home.

Contract Table,

Eames Segmented Tables Dining,

Plate Dining Table,

Charles & Ray Eames, 1968

Charles & Ray Eames, 1964

Jasper Morrison, 2018

Height: 740 mm

Height: 740 mm

Höhe: 735 / 745 mm

Round table: Ø 700/800 mm

Round table: Ø 1300 mm

Table top: 1800/2000 × 900 mm

Square table: 750 mm

Square table: 2200 /2400 × 1100 mm

or 2200/2400 × 1000 mm

see p. 80

see p. 74-75

see p. 70-71, 77, 103, 105Belleville Table (rectangular)

Belleville Table (Bistro),

Trapèze,

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015

Jean Prouvé, 1950/54

Height: 740 mm

Height: 740 mm

Height: 720 mm

Table top: 1600 × 750 mm

Round table: Ø 796 mm

Table top: 2230 × 725 mm

Square table: 750 mm
see p. 104, 111

see p. 99, 100-101
see p. 108, 113

EM Table,

Guéridon,Jean Prouvé, 1950

Jean Prouvé, 1949

Height: 740 mm

Height: 740 mm

Table top: 1800 -2200 × 900 mm

Table top: Ø 900/1050 mm

see p. 88-89, 97, 106 -107, 115

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For more details, visit
vitra.com/dining-tables

Chairs and tables forthe home office
The ergonomic chairs
Vitra has over 45 years of experiencein the development of ergonomic task
chairs that can be intuitively adjusted
→ 118

ACX

→ 122 ID Chair Concept

to different user needs.

The classic chairs→ 124 Fauteuil Direction→ 126 Aluminium Chairs→ 127Soft Pad Chairs

Pivotant

Thanks to their timeless design andstructural honesty, classic office chairssuch as those by Charles and Ray Eames
or Jean Prouvé are still vital and relevant
decades after their creation.

→ 128 Eames Plastic Chairs
PSCC & PACC
The multifunctional chairs
Compact in design, they embody justthe right mix of ergonomics, functionality
and understated aesthetics, making
them ideal for working at the dining→ 130

Physix→ 132

Allstar→ 133

Rookietable or in an office nook.

Vitra has been developing task chairs for the workplace and home office formore than 45 years. These chairs meet ergonomic requirements while offeringa varying range of functions. Thanks to their understated aesthetics, they are
perfectly suited to any style of interior.
An overview of all Vitra desks can be found on page 134.

For more details, visit
vitra.com/office-chairs

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ACX is the tenth and most sustainable office swivel chair that
Italian designer Antonio Citterio has developed in collaboration

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on years of experience. The maestro himself explains what isso very special about the new chair in an interview.
118( 1 ) ACX Soft · Grid Knit, 05 pine green / Quilted Knit, 05 pine green · 12 deep black · Antonio Citterio, 2023

ACX is your tenth task chair
for Vitra. Can you tell us something about this impressive
collaboration?
And after 30 years of collaboration, I can say that ACX is theresult of continuous development,
shared knowledge and a close,
lasting partnership.
Was sustainability on yourmind while designing ACX?
More than that. The design process
was wholly guided by the principleof sustainability, with the aimof using, for example, only recycled materials where possible.
The structural elements in ACX
are made of approximately 60%
post-industrial recycled materials.
So did the product’s life cycle
also influence its development?

‘Nowadays you design with the
product’s end of life in mind,
trying to figure out how it can beeasily dismantled and recycled
to reduce waste.’– Antonio Citterio
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Yes, nowadays you design with the
product’s end of life in mind,
trying to figure out how it can beeasily dismantled and recycled toreduce waste. Depending on thechosen model, ACX is up to 100%
recyclable.
And what was the goal ofthe design process in terms
of aesthetics?
The idea was to have a compact,
inviting chair, with a reduced
backrest and a warm array of upholstery colours, suited for workspaces in the home and office.

ACX is equipped with a
new automatic mechanism.
Does this impact the mannerin which it can be used in
the office?
Yes, the chair components mustno longer be individually adjusted
as the mechanism automatically
adapts to the user’s weight – but
the adjustment options are still
provided, of course. It is therefore
possible to sit down at any workstation in an open-plan office andenjoy instant comfort, only needing to modify the seat height, if
necessary.

You are not just a designer,
but also an architect.
Which trends do you see inthe office spaces you design
today?
I have noticed that the office environment is becoming more andmore collaborative, more relaxed,
less hierarchical, with the emergence of more informal, flexible,
multi-purpose meeting spaces –also including ‘disruptive’ elements inspired by residential ambiences, such as plants, decorative
items and furniture with a focus on
comfort and well-being.
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321( 1 ) ID Cloud, FlowMotion with forward tilt, with seat depth adjustment · Plano, 18 light grey/sierra grey · Duo Knit, 01 cream white/sierra grey ·Antonio Citterio, 2021

( 2 ) ID Soft, FlowMotion with forward tilt, with seat depth adjustment · 66 Plano - nero · Antonio Citterio, 2010/2021( 3 ) Cork Family, Model E · Jasper Morrison, 2004

( 4 ) Cork Bowl, large · Jasper Morrison, 2020

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The ID Chair concept offers countless options for customisation. Different
variations of the FlowMotion mechanism, a selection of backrests, armrests,
seats and bases, along with a broad array of colours and fabrics, enable
every user to find the perfect ID Chair. Despite the many possible variations,
it always remains essentially the same chair in look and construction – with
benefits in terms of aesthetics, maintenance and service.
A study by the Institute for Biomechanics at ETH Zurich demonstrated thecomprehensive benefits of the ID Chair’s dynamic sitting features and theirrole in actively preventing health problems.
The ID Chair Concept consists of the models ID Cloud, ID Air, ID Mesh,
ID Soft, ID Soft L, ID Trim and ID Trim L, each with a different backrest.
For more details, visit
vitra.com/id-chair-concept

Fauteuil Direction Pivotant, Jean Prouvé, 19511

( 1 ) Fauteuil Direction Pivotant · 41 Prouvé Bleu Marcoule powder-coated (smooth) · Tress, 06 ice grey melange · 70 natural solid oak, oiled ·Jean Prouvé, 1951

( 2 ) Compas Direction · 41 Prouvé Bleu Marcoule powder-coated (smooth) · 70 natural solid oak, oiled · Jean Prouvé, 1953

(1243 ) Lampe de Bureau · 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1930

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Aluminium Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, 1958/69

Soft Pad Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, 1969

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The swivel-based models EA 117, EA 118 and EA 119 – the task chairs in the
Aluminium Group by Charles and Ray Eames – add an iconic presence toprestigious office environments. They are equipped with a tilt mechanism thatcan be adjusted to the weight of the user, providing for optimum comfort.
With a broad selection of upholstery colours, it is easy to find the perfect chairfor every office environment. The models EA 117 and EA 118 are distinguishable
from EA 119 by their lower backrests. EA 118 also has a somewhat narrower
seat, and the sitting position of this model is more specifically suited for tableoriented activities. Vitra has produced Aluminium Group chairs in the same
superior quality for decades. This experience allows us to offer a 30-year
warranty on all of the chair models in the Aluminium Group.

34( 1 ) Aluminium Chair EA 104 · 01 chrome · Track, 08 pink/mustard · Charles & Ray Eames, 1958

( 2 ) Home Desk · George Nelson, 1958

( 3 ) Soft Pad Chair EA 217 · 12 deep black powder-coated (textured) · Track, 21 teal blue/nero · Charles & Ray Eames, 1969126( 4 ) Eames Desk Unit EDU · Charles & Ray Eames, 1949

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Eames Plastic Chair RE PSCC , Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

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( 1 ) Eames Plastic Armchair RE PACC, castor-based swivel chair, height-adjustable · 03 polished aluminium · 83 sea blue RE · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
( 2 ) Eames Desk Unit EDU · 81 natural birch · Charles & Ray Eames, 1949
Hopsak, 16 yellow/ivory · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

The large selection of bases for the Plastic Chairs RE by Charles and
Ray Eames enables applications in a wide variety of different locations:for instance, the Pivot Armchair Cast Base on Castors (PACC) is ideallysuited for home offices thanks to its height-adjustable, swivel-mount base.
The colour and upholstery options make it possible to individually configure
the chairs to accommodate a broad range of furnishing schemes.

( 3 ) Eames Plastic Side Chair RE DSR, with full upholstery · 92 citron RE ·( 4 ) L’Oiseau · natural maple · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2011129

Physix, Alberto Meda, 201221( 1 ) Physix · 12 deep black powder-coated (textured) · TrioKnit, 08 pebble grey · Alberto Meda, 2012
( 2 ) Occasional Low Table · 04 dark stained solid oak, with protective varnish · Jasper Morrison, 2016

Allstar, Konstantin Grcic, 2014

Rookie, Konstantin Grcic, 2018

Konstantin Grcic was trained as a cabinetmakerat Parnham College in Dorset before studying
industrial design at the Royal College of Art in
London. In 1991 he set up his own practice,
Konstantin Grcic Design.

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The Allstar chair defies conventional categorisations: is it a chair for office
workplaces or the home office? What period is it from? Does it offer any
functional features? What is it made of? In developing Allstar, Konstantin
Grcic kept such formulations open in order to create a relaxed, home-likeambience for workers in office settings. Allstar’s appealing design isemblematic and familiar, inspiring a sense of dependability and trust. Its
casual ease and comfort has a calming influence and de-accelerates the
fast-paced dynamic of today’s offices.
( 1 ) Allstar · 12 deep black · Tress, 12 steel blue melange · Konstantin Grcic, 2014132

Konstantin Grcic, 2022

( 2 ) Locker Box, small, dark grey RE ·( 3 ) Rookie · 12 deep black · 97 red/coconut · Konstantin Grcic, 2018

DesksVitra’s classic desks with compact dimensions are ideally suited to virtually
any home office setting, where their iconic design will add an appealing
aesthetic touch. They are manufactured in Europe from durable high-quality
materials.

Tyde 2 – sit-stand-table,

Eames Desk Unit EDU,

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2021

Charles & Ray Eames, 1949

Height: 650–1250 mm

Height: 740 mm

Table top: 1400 × 700 mm, 1600 / 1800 × 800 mm

Table top: 1525 × 710 mmsee p. 116

see p. 127, 128

Find theright chair for yourhome officevitra.com/finderCompas Direction,

Home Desk,Jean Prouvé, 1953

George Nelson, 1958

Height: 730 mm

Height: 740 mm

Table top: 1250 × 600 / 700 mm

Table top: 990 × 723 mm

see p. 124–125, 133

see p. 126

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For more details, visit
vitra.com/desks

Accessories→ 138 Vases→ 140 Trays & vessels→ 142 Coat racks & wall shelves→ 144 Organisers & small storage→ 146 Side tables & stools→ 150 Decorative objects→ 152 Lighting→ 156 Clocks→ 158 Textiles

Interiors reflect our personality: each object tells its own story and serves
as an expression of our individual identity. The Vitra Accessories Collection
has something for every taste.

For more details, visit
vitra.com/accessories

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visit vitra.com/
vases-planters( 1 ) Nuage, small · steel blue · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2016( 3 ) Vases Découpage, Boucle · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2020

( 2 ) Wooden Doll No. 12 · Alexander Girard, 1952
( 4 ) Herringbone Vase, ribbed · yellow · Raw-Edges, 2019

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( 4 ) Wooden Doll No. 16 · Alexander Girard, 1952
Charles & Ray Eames, 1947

( 5 ) Herringbone Bowl · sand · Raw-Edges, 2019( 7 ) Herringbone Tray · yellow · Raw-Edges, 2019( 6 ) Classic Trays - Dot Pattern light ·For more details,
visit vitra.com/
trays-vessels

Coat racks & wall shelves

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( 1 ) Corniches · japanese red · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2012142

For more details,
visit vitra.com/
wall-shelves-coat-racks( 2 ) Wooden Doll Cat · Alexander Girard, 1952

( 3 ) Hang it all · White, multi-coloured · Charles & Ray Eames, 1953
( 5 ) Tripod Clock · brass, acrylic glass · George Nelson, 1947/1953( 4 ) Wooden Doll, No. 20 / No. 11 / No. 5 · Alexander Girard, 1952

Organisers & small storage

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Hella Jongerius, 2013

( 2 ) Wooden Dolls Mother Fish & Child · Alexander Girard, 1952

( 4 ) Locker Box, small · brick RE · Konstantin Grcic, 2022

( 3 ) Coat Dots · set of 3, white ·( 5 ) Toolbox RE · sea blue RE · Arik Levy, 2010

For more details,
visit vitra.com/
organisers-small-storageSide tables & stools

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( 2 ) Wooden Side Tables · 17 Eiche hell · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015( 3 ) Occasional Table LTR · Light-coloured marble, 30 basic dark powder-coated (smooth) · Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

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( 1 ) Stools, Model A · solid walnut · Charles & Ray Eames, 1960
( 3 ) Chap & Chap Tray · brick RE · Konstantin Grcic, 2021

( 2 ) Stools, Model B · solid walnut · Charles & Ray Eames, 1960

( 4 ) Wiggle Stool · natural · Frank Gehry, 1972

For more details,
visit vitra.com/
side-tables-stoolsDecorative objects

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visit vitra.com/
decorative-objects

Alexander Girard, 1952

( 2 ) Wooden Doll, No. 12 / No. 16 / Cat / No. 11 / No. 15 ·( 3 ) Colour Frame Mirror, large · neutral · Julie Richoz, 2024

91 mint powder-coated (smooth) · Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2024

( 4 ) Mikado Armchair · Dumet, 27 pale blue/emerald ·Lighting by Isamu Noguchi

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‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paperback to the light of our origin – the sun – so that its warmth may continue
to fill our rooms at night’ – remarked Japanese-American artist and designer
Isamu Noguchi when describing his Akari Light Sculptures.
Akari Light Sculptures:(1) E( 2 ) 23A

( 3 ) UF3-Q( 4 ) 14A

( 5 ) 10A

( 6 ) 1N · Isamu Noguchi, 1951

For more details,
visit vitra.com/
akari-sculptures

Lighting by Jean Prouvé

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The distinctly technical design of the luminaires by Jean Prouvé – describedas the ‘poetics of the technical object’ – reflect the Frenchman’s renowned
constructive approach.
154( 1 ) Lampe de Bureau · 06 Japanese red powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1930
For more details,
visit vitra.com/
prouvé-lighting

12 deep black powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1947

( 2 ) Petite Potence ·( 3 ) Potence Prouvé Blanc Colombe (Ecru) & Abat-Jour Conique ·88 Prouvé Blanc Colombe (Ecru) powder-coated (smooth) · Jean Prouvé, 1947

Clocks by George Nelson

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George Nelson, 1947/1953( 4 / 5 ) Wall Clocks:( 6 ) Silhouette Bull · Alexander Girard, 1965

( 2 ) Cone Base Clock · powder-coated sheet metal( 4 ) Sunburst Clock · black/brass( 3 ) Cone Clock · Polyurethane ·( 5 ) Ball Clock · black/brass · George Nelson, 1949-1960( 7 ) Nuage (céramique), small / medium · Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2018

With his Wall Clocks, Desk Clocks and the wall-mounted Zoo Timers forchildren, the legendary American mid-century designer George Nelson
has created refreshing alternatives to conventional clocks in a wide
variety of designs and materials.
For more details, visit
vitra.com/clocks

Textiles

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textiles( 1 ) Herringbone Pillows · Raw-Edges, 2019( 2 ) Resting Cat · beige · Front, 2018( 3 ) Cork Family, Model D · Jasper Morrison, 2004

( 4 ) Eames Wool Blanket · mustard · Charles & Ray Eames, 1947

Find theperfect gift

vitra.com/gift-finder

Authors

Charles & Ray Eames

Konstantin Grcic

Hella JongeriusCharles and Ray Eames are counted among the mostKonstantin Grcic was trained as a cabinetmaker at Parnham College

The Dutch designer Hella Jongerius lives and works inimportant figures of twentieth-century design. Theirin Dorset before studying industrial design at the Royal College of Art

Berlin. She founded the Jongeriuslab studio in 1993 andHans Coray

work spans the fields of furniture design, filmmaking,in London. In 1991 he set up his own practice, Konstantin Grcic Design.

began collaborating with Vitra in 2004. Since then, she

Throughout his lifetime, Hans Coray (1906–1991) positioned himself

photography and exhibition design. Vitra is the sole

The Vitra Design Museum devoted a monographic exhibition to Grcic

has not only contributed a substantial number of designs

at the intersection of art, design and architecture, attaching great

authorised manufacturer of Eames products for Europe

and his work in 2014.

to the continually expanding Vitra Home Collection, but

importance to function ality and simplicity. From the 1950s onward,

and the Middle East. When you own an Eames producthas also applied her expertise in the realm of colours andhe was primarily active as a painter and sculptor.

made by Vitra, you know it is an original.

materials to the Vitra Colour & Material Library.

Antonio Citterio

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Alexander Girard

Jasper Morrison

The architect and designer Antonio Citterio, who lives and

The brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec live and work

The architect and designer Alexander Girard was

Jasper Morrison lives and works in London and Tokyo. His designs areworks in Milan, has collaborated with Vitra since 1988. Together

in Paris. Their oeuvre ranges from small everyday objects toone of the leading figures in American design during

expressions of the ‘super normal’ design philosophy: rather than seeking

they have produced a series of office chairs and various officearchitectural projects. They have worked with Vitra since 2000

the post-war era. His passion for colours, patterns

unusual or extravagant results, he often breathes new life into provensystems, as well as products for the Vitra Home Collection.

and have contributed numerous designs to both the officeand textures found expression in the field of textile

solutions by means of reinterpretation, further development and refinement.

The Citterio Collection is continually being expanded.

and home collections.

design, which was a focal part of his oeuvre.

He has worked together with Vitra on a regular basis since 1989.

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Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer

Isamu Noguchi

Verner Panton

Jean Prouvé

Upon earning their degrees from the Royal College of Art in 2007,

The oeuvre of Japanese-American artist and designer

Verner Panton was an influential figure in the development of design

Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an engineer

Israeli designers Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer founded the design studio

Isamu Noguchi is unusually multi-faceted, ranging fromduring the 1960s and ’70s. After moving to Switzerland in the early 1960s,

throughout his lifetime, was both the designer and

Raw Edges in London. The creative duo adopts a characteristicallythe fine arts to industrial design. Since 2002, Vitra has

the Danish designer became known for his inventive, novel ideas for

manufacturer of his product ideas. His unique oeuvre,

playful approach to their products and installations.

produced re-editions of his designs in cooperation with

furnishings, lighting and textiles. The masterful use of colour was aranging from a letter opener to door and window fittings,

the Isamu Noguchi Foundation in New York.

hallmark of his work.

from lighting and furniture to prefabricated houses andmodular building systems, encompasses almost anythingthat is suited to industrial production and construction.

Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

George Nelson

Julie Richoz

Maarten Van Severen

Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby studied architecture as

George Nelson is regarded as one of the most important figures in American

The Swiss-French designer Julie Richoz studied industrial design

The designer Maarten Van Severen started creating furniture in the

fellow students at the Royal College of Art in London. Since

design. Active as an architect, a product and exhibition designer and aat Lausanne University of Art and Design (ECAL) and went on

mid-1980s, initially producing the pieces himself in his Ghent workshop.

that time, their collaborative work has probed the interface

writer, he was a leading voice in the discourse on design and architecture over

to work with Pierre Charpin. In 2012 she founded her own design

His designs are characterised by their simple form and superb comfort.

between industrial design, furniture design and architecture.

several decades. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of specified Nelson

studio in Paris and has been teaching industrial design at ECAL

From 1996 until 2005, Maarten Van Severen developed a range of

products for markets in Europe and the Middle East.

since 2017. She has been collaborating with Vitra since 2023.

new designs for Vitra.

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Vitra Campus
The Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein near Basel is a unique ensembleof contemporary architecture. Buildings by Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry,
Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, Álvaro Siza and other leadingarchitects are united with exhibitions, installations, shops and Vitra
furniture production in a single location. #VitraCampus

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Originally intended as a showroom for theMuseum has become one of the world’s

on the Vitra Campus was the Iraqi-British

Vitra Home Collection, the VitraHaus hasleading design museums. It is dedicated toarchitect’s first major built work. The

become a beacon for the Vitra brand over

the research and presentation of design, pastjaggedly expressive volumes contrast withthe past ten years. Visible from a distance,and present, and examines the relationshipthe orthogonal order of the adjacent factoryit marks the northern entrance to the Vitra

to architecture, art and everyday culture.

buildings, like an explosion frozen in time.

Campus and sends an unmistakeable signal:

The main building designed by Frank Gehry

The sculptural structure was originally used

Vitra not only produces furniture in Weilhosts several major exhibitions per year,

to house the company’s fire brigade. Today

am Rhein, but also focuses its attention onwhile the neighbouring Vitra Design Museum

it hosts Vitra installations and exhibitions

architecture, art and interior design.

Gallery showcases current perspectives onby the Vitra Design Museum.

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furniture design worldwide. It contains some

Campus in May 2020. The artfully composed

7000 pieces of furniture dating from 1800

wilderness is in full bloom from summer toto the present day, over 1000 lighting objects

early autumn.

as well as numerous archives and the estates

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The Tane Garden House was designed byCampus and a thrilling experience on
the 38-metre-long corkscrew slide.

Paris-based Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane

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with Kenzo Tange. A masterpiece from

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Umbrella House, Kazou Shinohara, 1961/2022

Shinohara’s so-called First Style is the8Fire Station, Zaha Hadid, 199318Álvaro-Siza-Promenade, 2014

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Umbrella House, which was built in Tokyo

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in 1961 and reconstructed on the Vitra

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Distribution rights
All of the designs shown in this publication as well

Various product names enjoy trademark protection.

Bibliothèque Kandinsky, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais,
Fonds Prouvé → 165 Bart Van Leuven / © Markas the images themselves are legally protected. Vitra

Cocksedge / © Verner Panton Design / © Eames

and the Vitra Design Museum have been authorisedv ® All copyrights and intellectual property

by the authors or their legal successors to exclusively

rights, including trademarks, patents and copyrights,

Office, LLC → 166 GTF → 167 Julien Lanoo /manufacture, develop and distribute the products

remain the property of Vitra and are explicitly

Richard Bryant / Lorenz Cugini / Marek Iwicki

corresponding to these designs worldwide.

reserved. No part of this brochure may be repro­

The following restrictions apply:

duced without prior written permission from Vitra.

Charles & Ray Eames → Organic Chair, La Chaise,
Eames Elephant, Plywood Mobile, Classic Trays,

Interviews→ 121 led by Barbara Gies

Picture credits

Paper Napkins, Eames Quotes Posters, Eames Wool

→ Front cover Robert Rieger / back cover FlorianStudio pictures

Blankets und Miniatures Collection: Vitra holds the

Böhm → 2 Marek Iwicki → 4 Lorenz Cugini→ 12 Florian Böhm → 13, 27, 32, 61 Studio Eggimannworldwide rights. All other products: Vitra holds the→ 6 Dejan Jovanovic → 7 Marek Iwicki → 10

→ 14 Daniel Strütt, Lorenz Cugini

rights in Europe and the Middle East. The rights in© Vitra / Eames House © Eames Foundation,

the rest of the world are held by Herman Miller.

2023 → 13 © Eames Office, LLC → 18 © Eames

Artek products shown

Alexander Girard → Environmental Wall Hangings

Office, LLC → 18 Tom Ziora → 20 © Eames Office,→ 70 Pendant Light A333 ‘Turnip’ → 77 Secrets

and Flower Table: Vitra holds the rights in Europe and

LLC → 22, 23 © Vitra / Eames House © Eames

of Finland: Midsummer Dream Vase, Easter Witch

the Middle East. The rights in the rest of the world

Foundation, 2023 → 31 Vitra Design Museum

Vase, Easter Dog Vase → 115 Pendant Light A330S

are held by Herman Miller.

Archiv → 31 © Roland Engerisser / Centre Pom­

‘Golden Bell’ black → 136 Pauper Coin Collector,

George Nelson → Clocks and Miniatures Collection:

pidou, MNAM-CCI, Biblio­thèque Kan­dinsky, Fonds

Easter Dog Vase

Vitra holds the worldwide rights. All other products:

Cardot-Joly → 32 © Archives départe­men­tales deArtek is distributed by Vitra. For more information,

Vitra holds the rights in Europe and the Middle East.

Meurthe-et-Moselle → 35 © Verner Panton Design

visit www.artek.fi

The rights in the rest of the world are held by→ 36 © Konstantin Grcic → 44, 49, 58, 60 Lorenz

Herman Miller.

Cugini → 61 Eduardo Perez → 62 Tom Ziora

Set Design

Isamu Noguchi → Akari Light Sculptures: Vitra holds→ 64 Magnus Pettersson → 65 Andreas Sütterlin→ 8, 66, 76, 103, 144 Annahita Kamali → 10, 22, 23, 74,

the distribution rights in Australia, Austria, Belgium, the→ 66 Lorenz Cugini → 73 © Eames Office, LLC

78, 80, 127, 147 Cristóbal Valecillos → 15, 21, 25, 26, 28,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,→ 74, 78, 80 © Vitra / Eames House © Eames Foun­

34, 46, 57, 72, 77, 97, 105, 106, 119, 130, 132, 138, 140, 145,

Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxem­

dation, 2023 → 81 Lorenz Cugini → 84 © Eames

149, 153, 157 Anka Rehbock → 20, 111, 116, 153 Paolo

bourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,

Office, LLC → 84 © Vitra Collections AG, photo:

Bonfini → 24, 122, 136, 146 Linda Ehrl → 30, 126 Conny

Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Hans Hansen → 86 Dejan Jovanovic → 87 © Bar­

Wyssen → 33, 40, 43, 67, 88, 91, 124, 133, 154, 155, 156

Coffee Table and Dining Table: Vitra holds the world­ber Osgerby Studio → 87 Lorenz Cugini → 90

Sebastian Soukup → 37, 38, 45, 47, 54, 56, 113, 115, 145,

wide rights with the exception of North America.

© Fonds Jean Prouvé at the Archives départemen­

150, 152 Filippa Egnell → 42, 70, 85, 112, 146, 160 Erwin

The rights in North America are held by Herman Miller

tales de Meurthe-et-Moselle → 92 © Centre Pom­

Prib → 49, 58, 60, 66, 81, 98, 99, 100, 102, 108, 109, 110,

(Coffee Table) and Knoll (Dining Table).

pidou, Centre de Documentation et Recherche du123, 128, 129, 139, 141, 151, 159 Rahel Morgen → 62, 63

Sori Yanagi → Butterfly Stool: Vitra holds the rights

MNAM-CCI, Bibliothèque Kandinsky, Fonds Jean

Erwan Bouroullec → 68, 138, 142, 143 Annahita Kamali,in Europe, Africa and North and South America.

Prouvé → 94 Dejan Jovanovic → 95 Julien Lanoo

Leonie von Arx → 86 Nora Helena Erdle → 104 Till

The rights in the rest of the world are held by→ 95 © Agence Photo­graphique de la Réunion

Weber → 158 Conny Hüsser

Tendo Mokko.

des musées nationaux, RMN-Grand Palais and Pro­

Other products → Classic Pillows: Vitra holds the

Litteris → 96 © Fonds Perret. CNAM, SIAF, CAPA,

Vitra International AG strives to respect the rights

distribution rights in Europe and the Middle East. The

Archives d’architecture du XXe siècle, Augusteof third parties. If we have inadvertently usedrights in the rest of the world are held by Maharam.

Perret, UFSE, SAIF, 2020 → 98, 99, 100, 102, 108, 109

material without acknowledgement, we will correct

Lorenz Cugini → 109 Roland Beck → 110 Lorenz

the omission immediately upon notification.

	The design of the Eames Aluminium Chair

Cugini → 120 Dejan Jovanovic → 123 Lorenz Cugini

is a registered trademark.

→ 126 Jonathan Maloubier → 127 © Vitra / Eames

Concept, design, art directionThe	
design of the Eames Lounge Chair is

House © Eames Foundation, 2023 → 128, 129

Studio AKFB, Munich, Germanya registered trademark.

Lorenz Cugini → 132 Marek Iwicki → 139, 141 Lorenz

Photography Florian Böhm, Studio AKFB	The design of the Panton Chair is

Cugini → 148 Isabel Truniger → 151 Robert Rieger(unless otherwise listed in picture credits)a registered trademark.

→ 158, 159 Lorenz Cugini → 162 Roland Beck /Technical realisation ENGN, Hamburg, Germany© Eames Office, LLC / © Michael Sinclair / © Vitra

Lithography GZD Media GmbH, Eberdingen,

ALEXANDER GIRARD, EAMES, NELSON, GEORGE

Design Museum Archiv → 163 © Studio Bouroullec /Germany

NELSON, NOGUCHI, ISAMU NOGUCHI, PANTON© Isamu Noguchi Foundation → 164 Marek Iwicki /Printing DRUCKEREI VOGL GmbH & Co. KG,

and VERNER PANTON are registered trademarks.

Eduardo Perez / © Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI

Zorneding, Germany