Eames Fiberglass Armchair DAR
vitra > Chair
The so-called Eiffel Tower base of the DAR (Dining Height Armchair Rod Base), an intricate and graceful construction made of steel wire, combines light, elegant forms with structural strength. For enhanced comfort, Eames Fiberglass Chairs are also available with an optional seat cushion.
Miniatures Sitzmaschine
vitra > Styling
Around 1900, the Viennese architects discovered a new means of expression in the bentwood technique. To them, the simple forms of classic bentwood furniture - a consequence of industrial production - anticipated the new aesthetic clarity they were promoting.<br/>Josef Hoffmann's Armchair No 670 combines the austere elegance of bentwood with the expressive formal vocabulary of the Viennese Secession. Its somewhat voluminous form, strict geometry, and adjustable back are attributes that suggest associations with the machine.
Aluminium Chairs EA 101/103/104 – Dine
vitra > Chair
The Aluminium Chairs EA 101, EA 103 and EA 104 by Charles and Ray Eames are ideal for using in combination with tables: in comparison to the other models in the Aluminium Group, they are somewhat lighter, narrower and higher. Thanks to the wide selection of subdued or bright upholstery colours, it is easy to find the perfect chair for any dining room interior. The three models differ in the type of base – fixed or swivel – and whether they come with armrests.
Akari 1AY
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)
Metal Wall Relief Little Heart, red
vitra > Styling
The Metal Wall Reliefs are ornamental examples of wall decorations created by Alexander Girard for various interior design projects, such as The Compound restaurant, exhibitions and his own house in Santa Fe. One of the most frequent symbols in his work, the heart shape is used as a recurring pattern on textiles and cushion covers, as a decorative wall element and for much more. In cooperation with the Girard family, Vitra has selected several of the original motifs for the reliefs, which are made from robust metal materials.
Miniatures Ball Chair
vitra > Styling
With its simple, striking shape and its bright colors Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair is a typical symbol of the optimistic, consumer-oriented popular culture of the 1960s. Equally apparent is an unconcealed enthusiasm for the technical which also typifies the era: its exposed plastic which allowed even complex shapes to be produced in series relatively easily, at the time something completely new, and its dynamic shape, reminiscent of a space capsule. <br/><br/>The idea of this kind of mobile capsule allowing people to sit where they want within the house also anticipates the kind of living concepts discussed in the 1970s for a young, liberal society. On the outside, this gleaming, polished sphere seems cold and futuristic, but its inside reveals a space where users can feel cozy and protected. From the inside outside noise is considerably muffled, allowing users to relax in any number of positions, for example, to sit cross-legged. Mounted on a round metal base just above ground level, the sphere can be completely rotated on its own axis, so that users can vary their view from the »cave«. Ball Chair thus represents a special category of household objects. It is something between a piece of furniture and a piece of architecture and at the same time embodies both the mobile and the established, the fixed.
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.
Alcove Cabin
vitra > Sofa
Alcove's product features extend beyond the properties of a simple piece of furniture: with side and back panels in various heights, Alcove units form rooms within a room, creating ideal spaces for concentrated work or for small meetings.<br/><br/>Alcove Cabin creates a secluded space, which is enclosed on all sides and accessible through a single opening. It provides visual and acoustic privacy for two to four people. On the inside, Alcove Cabin has facing upholstered seats and can be optionally equipped as a full-fledged workspace with a table, power connections and the prerequisites for monitor installation.
Colour Block Blankets
vitra > Styling
Four contrasting colour blocks form the decorative overall pattern of the Colour Block Blankets by Hella Jongerius. This snug blanket is made of Peruvian highland wool from a hybrid breed of sheep: a cross between a Merino, whose wool is extremely soft, and a Corriedale, which is known for its sturdy fibres.
Terracotta Pot, small
vitra > Styling
The column-like forms of the different sized Terracotta Pots serve as pedestals for the plants they hold, elevating them and giving them more presence in the room.
Happy Bin RE Small
vitra > Styling
The new high-quality recycled material used to make Happy Bin RE stems from Germany's 'Yellow Bag' (Gelber Sack) collection of household waste, from which used plastic packaging is sorted, cleaned, shredded and upcycled back into injection-mouldable polypropylene. Due to its composition, the recycled material is interspersed with tiny specks of pigment. These subtle colour variations perfectly complement the slightly irregular shape of the wastepaper bin: Swiss designer Michel Charlot was inspired by a Hans Arp sculpture when creating Happy Bin RE, which brings an unusual organic design language to the typically austere office.
Eames Plastic Side Chair DSS-N
vitra > Chair
The Plastic Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are counted among the most important furniture designs of the twentieth century. The organic shape of the shell provides a very comfortable seat, and this large family of chairs includes a stackable version: DSS-N (Dining Height Side Chair Stacking Base Non-Link). This model is especially suited for spaces in which flexibility is a high priority.
Wooden Side Tables
vitra > Side table
The design of the Wooden Side Tables corresponds to the Metal Side Tables created for Vitra by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2004. Like the latter, these wooden occasional tables derive their appeal from the contrast between their gracefully thin table tops and the voluminous plinth-like bases. As a distinctive feature, the plywood table tops are gently moulded around the edges to form a slight lip, which lends them an elegant, almost Japanese aura.<br/><br/>The Wooden Side Tables are available in three sizes. Together with the <a href="/en-me/product/metal-side-table">Metal Side Tables</a>, they comprise a family of occasional tables that can be used and combined in myriad ways. With a face veneer in natural oak, dark oak or walnut, they bring an inviting, natural aesthetic to this group – and thanks to the plywood material, they are light and mobile.
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.
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.
Zoo Timers - Elihu the Elephant
vitra > Styling
The Zoo Timers (1965) by George Nelson – wall clocks in the form of colourfully hand-drawn characters from the animal kingdom – offer children a playful and enjoyable approach to telling the time.
Coffee Table
vitra > Coffee table
In creating his design for the Coffee Table, Isamu Noguchi translated the biomorphic aesthetic of his sculptural works into a piece of furniture with distinctive organic forms. Presumably for this reason, Noguchi regarded the table as his best furniture design. Two wooden leg elements, which are available in black ash, maple or walnut, are positioned at a right angle to provide a stable support for the heavy, sturdy glass top.
Landi Chair
vitra > Chair
Technical innovation, optimal use of materials, minimalist forms and understated elegance have made the Landi Chair (1938) by Hans Coray a classic that looks as fresh and vital today as ever.
Girard Ornaments - Star
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.
