Vitra
Vitra is a family business born in Basel, Switzerland, now in its third generation. Their story began in 1953 when founder, Willi Fehlbaum discovered chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames on a trip to the US. He met the designer couple in person a short time later and developed a lasting friendship that has shaped the company ever since. Over the decades, Vitra have worked closely with some of the world’s most important designers and their descendants. These collaborations have led to the production of many classic furnishings from another era that remain as timely and vital and continue to move and inspire.
Environmental consciousness finds expression in every aspect of Vitra’s work. It is manifested in how Vitra develops and manufactures its products, the sourcing of raw materials and the organisation of its supply chain. Every new insight is regarded as an opportunity for further development. As a furniture manufacturer, Vitra maintain close relationships with their designers – and the result of these collaborations is always original.
Vitra issues re-editions of designs by this great French constructeur in close cooperation with the Prouvé family.
