The Swiss manufacturer Vitra has established a strong vision of high-end furniture in the world of contemporary design. Why this reputation? Since its founding in the 1950s by Willi Fehlbaum, this family business has built one collaboration after another with the greatest designers and produced iconic pieces that stand the test of time. The result: whether you are an individual with a passion for beautiful pieces or a company looking for designer furniture for your professional spaces, Vitra products are an obvious choice.
Discover how Vitra became an essential reference in contemporary design through its collaborations with designers Charles and Ray Eames, Jean Prouvé, Verner Panton, Frank Gehry, and more recently the brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.
Vitra: much more than a designer furniture manufacturer
What immediately sets Vitra apart from other contemporary furniture manufacturers is its unconditional commitment to furniture design and architecture. The Vitra Campus in Germany bears witness to this remarkable commitment. This site brings together buildings designed by renowned architects such as Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, and Tadao Ando. It also houses the Vitra Design Museum, which organizes exhibitions on the history and evolution of design. In this way, the Vitra Campus is both a production center, an exhibition venue, and a space for reflection on design. Undeniably, Vitra is committed to promoting a culture of design.
Much more than a simple designer furniture manufacturer, Vitra positions itself as a true benchmark in this sector—always at the forefront of innovation. A label that stands the test of time without ever going out of style, offering iconic pieces for private interiors as well as corporate offices and other professional spaces. In its collections, every chair, every armchair, every stool, every table, every decorative object carries the story of modern design.
Also known as Eames Plastic Chairs, the Vitra Eames chairs are a perfect example. Despite being created in 1950, they remain best-sellers today, available in a wide range of colors and versions. Their adaptability is remarkable: these products easily meet contemporary needs, particularly in terms of sustainability, as the shells of the Eames Plastic Chairs have been made from recycled materials since 2024.
A closer look at Vitra’s history: many iconic collaborations in stock!
Vitra has built its reputation over the years through collaborations with renowned designers. In addition to the exceptional designers Charles and Ray Eames, who laid the foundations with iconic pieces such as the Eames Lounge Chair, the DSW chair, and the charming Eames Elephant, the brand has worked with other great names in design such as Jean Prouvé, Verner Panton, and Frank Gehry. An overview of these designers’ iconic products, forever associated with the Vitra brand.
Charles & Ray Eames furniture – Vitra: design icons for everyday life
Charles and Ray Eames are undoubtedly the most emblematic designers in the Vitra universe. Their collaboration with the Swiss manufacturer gave rise to pieces that have become global icons of modern comfort, such as the famous Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman. Beyond these elegant and functional products, pieces such as the Eames Elephant also illustrate Charles and Ray Eames’ playful approach to design within the Vitra publishing house.
Jean Prouvé furniture – Vitra: construction-inspired furniture designed for use
A visionary architect, Jean Prouvé distinguished himself by creating furniture that reflects perfect mastery of industrial materials and a pure structural logic inspired by the world of construction. Vitra now produces several of his iconic creations, including the Standard Chair, the Fauteuil de Salon, and the Table EM. Their clean design fits just as well in a corporate office as in a residential interior.
Verner Panton furniture – Vitra: futuristic, colorful furniture design
With Verner Panton, Vitra celebrates a design that is futuristic, expressive, and deeply experimental. The Danish designer is behind the famous Panton Chair, the first chair made from a single piece of molded plastic. Stackable, this sculptural chair has become a manifesto of pop design. Verner Panton furniture also stands out for its flamboyant universe: a strong taste for color, experimentation with synthetic materials, sensory immersion, and more.
Frank Gehry furniture – Vitra: a bold furniture line that goes against traditional furniture
Famous for his deconstructed buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Frank Gehry also created an innovative furniture line for Vitra. His Easy Edges furniture series, designed from simple layers of corrugated cardboard, disrupted the aesthetic codes of furniture design in the 1970s. The best known: the Wiggle Side Chair, a chair with undulating shapes and a sculptural look. Going against traditional furniture, these collectible pieces function as works of art within an interior or a professional space.
Integrating Vitra products into everyday life or your professional environment: it is possible with Jbonet!
One of the great strengths of Vitra furniture is the versatility of these products. Whether you are a company looking for professional furniture for your reception areas, meeting rooms, or offices, or an individual passionate about design, Vitra can offer the chair, armchair, table, or stool that meets your expectations—without ever sacrificing aesthetics for function. You can see this by browsing our catalog to discover the many Vitra pieces in stock at Jbonet. The Swiss manufacturer has notably revolutionized workplace design by offering flexible, ergonomic solutions. Systems such as the Bouroullec brothers’ Workbays or Barber & Osgerby’s Soft Work illustrate this desire to adapt furniture to new ways of working.
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