Mid-century furniture by Vitra G.m.b.H. (Germany)

Vitra was founded in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum. The company started out as a manufacturer of shop fittings, but soon expanded into furniture production. In 1957, Vitra began licensing the production of furniture from the Herman Miller Collection for the European market. This included designs by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi.

In the 1960s, Vitra began to produce its own furniture designs. Some of the most iconic mid-century modern pieces from Vitra include the Panton Chair, the Eames Plastic Side Chair, and the Eames Lounge Chair. Vitra also worked with a number of other designers during this period, including Verner Panton, Alexander Girard, and Harry Bertoia.

In the 1970s, Vitra began to expand its operations beyond furniture production. The company opened a design museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, and began to develop a portfolio of architectural projects. Vitra also began to work with a more... new generation of designers, including Jasper Morrison, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and Konstantin Grcic.

Today, Vitra is one of the leading manufacturers of modern furniture and accessories. The company is headquartered in Weil am Rhein, Germany, and has offices and showrooms in over 70 countries. Vitra continues to work with some of the world's most renowned designers, and its products are renowned for their high quality, timeless design, and sustainable manufacturing practices. These designers created some of the most iconic pieces of mid-century modern furniture, which are still popular today. less...