Vitra

Vitra: from signature design to the contemporary office

Vitra was founded in 1950 in Birsfelden (Switzerland) by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum. In 1957, it began manufacturing the designs of Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson in Europe under license from Herman Miller, an agreement that ended in 1984, allowing Vitra to retain the rights to those designs for Europe and the Middle East.

In addition to design pieces like Verner Panton's Panton Chair, Vitra develops technical office seating such as the ID range, featuring operative and ergonomic mesh versions, alongside workspaces and meeting tables designed for today's corporate environments.

Its catalog features collaborations with designers such as Antonio Citterio or Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and maintains its own campus in Weil am Rhein (Germany) with buildings by architects like Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, and Tadao Ando, a regular benchmark in the world of design and architecture.

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Frequently asked questions about Vitra

• ● Is Vitra the same as Herman Miller?

  No, they are distinct brands. Vitra manufactured Herman Miller designs under license in Europe between 1957 and 1984, and since then has retained the rights to those designs for Europe and the Middle East.

• ● Does Vitra also manufacture seating designed for daily office use?

  Yes, in addition to design pieces, it has technical ranges like ID, with operative and ergonomic mesh versions designed for a daily workstation.

• ● What is the Panton Chair?

  A 1967 design by Verner Panton, considered the first cantilever chair made entirely from a single piece of plastic.

• ● Does it make sense to use Vitra seating in a reception?

  It is common: models like Tom Vac or pieces from the Eames line are often used in waiting and reception areas for their design value.

• ● Where does Vitra manufacture?

  The brand was born in Birsfelden (Switzerland) in 1950 and maintains a benchmark campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany, with buildings by architects like Frank Gehry or Zaha Hadid.