Designed by Charles and Ray Eames out of welded steel wire, the Wire Chair is a variation on the theme of the organically shaped one-piece seat shell, combining transparent lightness with technological sophistication. The wire shell can be joined wit..

The slender tops of the Wooden Side Tables by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have a lightly curved lip, lending them an elegant, almost Japanese look. The lightweight occasional tables come in three sizes, with a natural oak, dark oak or walnut veneer...

Maarten Van Severen's .04 office chair is distinctly different in appearance from typical task chairs used in institutional settings. At the same time, it offers advantageous ergonomic features: the flexible polyurethane shell of the .04 office chair..

In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted out of shoji paper that eventually comprised over 100 luminaires – table, floor and ceiling lamps. He chose the name 'akari' f..

The Aluminium Chair is one of the great furniture designs of the twentieth century. Charles and Ray Eames conceived and developed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the d..

Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life around 1950. Everything seemed possible, and people strove to be 'modern'. With the aim of bringing modern design into American homes, George Nelson c..

Beginning in 1971, Alexander Girard developed a series of wall panels with diverse, expressive motifs. Recently reissued by Vitra, the Environmental Wall Hangings make attractive wall decorations for any room. ..

Although the cantilever chair has been a success story for over eighty years, .05 is the first model whose uncompromising form and flexible comfort surpass the archetypal chair without back legs designed by Mart Stam in 1926. The sleek, linear sha..

In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted out of shoji paper that eventually comprised over 100 luminaires – table, floor and ceiling lamps. He chose the name 'akari' f..

The Bistro Tables were conceived in connection with the Softshell Chair and reiterate the shape of its elegant cruciform base. Due to its simple form, the table can be combined with a wide variety of chairs; the version with a solid-core laminate top..

The Butterfly Stool uniquely combines Eastern forms with the plywood moulding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. The gently curving silhouette of the twin seat shells is reminiscent of a butterfly's wings. ..

The three robust members of the Cork Family stand firmly, making them suited for use as side tables or stools. They benefit from the advantageous natural properties of cork: comparatively lightweight and extremely durable, they also have a velvety su..

Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life around 1950. Everything seemed possible, and people strove to be 'modern'. With the aim of bringing modern design into American homes, George Nelson c..

Meetings and conferences are becoming increasingly important in modern work because teamwork and communication are essential for many jobs. Vitra can also fulfil these needs with classics that have established themselves over the decades: the Segment..

With its graceful, meticulously crafted base and characteristic colour accents, the Home Desk is one of George Nelson's design classics. High-quality materials emphasise the decorative appeal of this small desk, which was originally conceived as a wr..

In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted out of shoji paper that eventually comprised over 100 luminaires – table, floor and ceiling lamps. He chose the name 'akari' f..