Vitra

Vitra’s story began in 1953 when Willi Fehlbaum, the founder of Vitra, discovered chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames on a trip to the USA and decided to become a furniture manufacturer.

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 past decades, Vitra have, and continue to work with some of the world’s most important designers and their descendants. These collaborations have led to the production of many classics that remain as timely and vital as ever and continue to move and inspire us. Vitra maintain a close relationship with their designers and the result of these collaborations is always an original that reflects the dedication, time, expertise and craftsmanship of everyone involved.