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FEELING AT HOME v WITH VITRA VINT /EN FEELING AT HOME WITH VITRA 2015

Home is where we feel comfortable and at ease. But where does this positive feeling come from? One thing is clear: there are no hard and fast rules. Each home has its own unique character – just like the people who furnish it. Objects and furnishings, colours and forms are accumulated over time in accordance with personal preferences. And new items are continually added. But objects are not the only things that make this place special: friends and family enjoy our hospitality here, and having people over creates wonderful memories. Vitra Home Stories is therefore more than a catalogue full of furniture. It is a source of inspiration for life at home. It shows how home living has changed over the years and been influenced by various cultures. The traditional function of individual rooms has been expanded. The furniture collection is bound by a promise: its designs do not chase after short-lived trends, but strive for originality and a distinct imprint. Along with furniture classics by Girard, Nelson and Eames, you can also find contemporary designs. Take some time to glance through the pages. Perhaps you’ll discover a new chapter of your own Home Story.

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Today the dining room is much more than just a dining room. It’s a place for gathering around the table, even long after meals have been finished. It serves as a space for doing homework and hosting cocktail parties. It’s where the full scope of family life takes place.

The canted legs of the EM Table (1950) by Jean Prouvé are connected 5 by a crossbar, illustrating the structural forces and flow of stresses DINING ROOM DINING in a way that is typically seen only in 1 engineering structures.

With its organically shaped seat shell, the Plastic Side Chair (1950) by Charles and Ray Eames seems today like an archetype of the genre of chairs whose shell can be combined with diverse bases.

1. EM Table Jean Prouvé, 1950 2. Eames Plastic Side Chair DSW Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 *Available from June 2015*Available *Available from June 2015 DINING ROOM in the height of tables and chairs.Consequently,tables of height in the Vitrabase the 20mmto added roughly has height of the height Since 1951, there has been a marked increase in average human height – andlikewise human height in average a markedincrease been has 1951,Since there chairs to be produced with industrial methods, are countedamong the most important with industrial methods, are chairs to be produced comfortable and a wide variety of bases makes it possible to find the perfect chair for The Eames Plastic Side ChairDSX Plastic Eames furniture designs of the twentieth century. The organically shaped shells are very very shaped shells are designs of thetwentieth century. The organically furniture Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 & Ray Eames, Charles Eames Plastic Chairs, Eames created by Charles and Ray Eames as firstthe plastic very Eames Plastic Chairs Eames whilealsomaking adaptations totheseatgeometry. Eames PlasticChairs many different uses and requirements. and requirements. uses many different New seatheight Eames Plastic Armchair DAREames PlasticArmchair Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 & Ray Eames, Charles

71 yellow/pastel green 84 blue/moor brown 68 pink/poppy red 03 red (poppy red) 73 blue navy 34 mustard 23 ice grey DAW DAW DAW DAX DSR With 14 shell colours and 28 upholstery shades, the collection of collection the shades, Withand 28upholstery colours 14shell and 80 warmgrey/moor brown offers around 400 possible combinations. 400possible around offers Plastic Armchairs 74 dark blue/ivory 87 ivory/forest 25 mauve grey 28 classic red 94 moss grey 04 white DSW DAR DSR DSR New colours* 75 dark blue/moor brown 69 grass-green/ivory 79 warmgrey/ivory 93 classic green 86 mint/forest 30 cream 35 basalt 04 white DAW DAW DSW DAL DSX Plastic Side Chairs Plastic Side 73 petrol/moor brown 78 nero/moor brown 62 red/moor brown 01 basic dark 89 oxide red 21 ocean 21 ocean

DSW DAX RAR DSX 7 STORY Various EamesChairs, 1950 World’sthe Fair 1958 inBrussels, Collegeduring Heart Immaculate Nuns from Plastic Rocking Chair,1951 for photo Eames the Advertising Advertising photo for andPlasticChairs, photo 1965 EamesWire Advertising Charles Eames, on a Plastic Side Chair, celebrating his birthday, 1951 hisbirthday, Eames,onaPlasticSideChair,celebrating Charles California, 1950 in anarmchair shell,Venice seat Beach, Eames Office employee Shulmansitting Verla Bedroom, EamesHouse Bedroom, Bedroom, EamesHouse Bedroom, Eames HouseinPacific Palisades, California andfolding EamesPlasticArmchair An outsidethe table furniture-making at furniture-making the time – and led to the world’s first serially produced for the ‘Low-Cost Furniture by the Museum for the‘Low-Cost Design’competitionorganised and Ray Eames, the Eames Plastic Group, remains a model to thisday for remains and Ray Eames, theEamesPlastic Group, plastic chair in 1951. The resulting product family developed by Charles product plastic chair in 1951. The resulting armrests, the variety of bases in different materialsmake the chair such thevariety of basesin different armrests, of Modern Art. The use of organically shaped revolutionised fibreglass The concept of the now legendary plastic chair was developedin 1948 The conceptofthenowlegendary A further reason for its is success story the seemingly infinite range of possiblevariations.In addition to theseatshellwithand without of Modern Art’s ‘Low-Cost Furniture ‘Low-Cost Design’ 1948 competition, Art’s of Modern Museum the during ofprototypes Ray agroup Eameswith and Charles an all-rounder.garden. in the or dining table Atthe the EamesPlasticChair countless modern chairdesigns. modern countless The History of The History The Eames House: dining room andkitchen, 1994The EamesHouse:diningroom

9 Jean Prouvé designed the wooden table Guéridon (1949/50) for the University of Paris. The classic table is a variation of Prouvé’s architecturally informed design vocabulary in a natural material.

With its organically shaped seat shell, the Plastic Side Chair (1950) by Charles and Ray Eames seems today like an archetype of the genre of chairs whose shell can be combined with diverse bases.

The transparent Wire Chairs (1951) by Charles and Ray Eames, which are available with a variety of different bases and with optional cushions for the seat and back, can be used both indoors and outdoors. 11 DINING ROOM DINING 4 5 6

1 1. Guéridon Jean Prouvé, 1949/1950 3 2. Eames Plastic Side Chair DSW Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 3. Wire Chair DKR Charles & Ray Eames, 1951

2 4. Wooden Dolls Alexander Girard, 1953 5. Eames House Bird 6. Wall Clock - Sunburst Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960 7. Akari 1A Isamu Noguchi, 1951 6. Eames House Bird 7. Wooden Dolls Cat & Dog Alexander Girard, 1963

8. Wall Clock - Sunburst Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960 9. Akari 3AD Isamu Noguchi, 1951 8

Featuring a pedestal base made of chrome-plated rods, the Dining Table (1954/55) by artist and designer 7 Isamu Noguchi is one of the most 3 4 13 elegant dining tables in the history of twentieth-century design.

DINING ROOM DINING The timeless DCW and DCM dining chairs (1945/46) in the Plywood Group by Charles & Ray Eames appear elegant and graceful – despite the indestructible solidity of their construction.

1. Dining Table Isamu Noguchi, 1954/1955 2. Wire Chair DKR Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 2 1 3. Plywood Group DCM Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/1946 4. Eames Plastic Side Chair DSW 6 Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 5. Wire Chair DKW Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 5 No place surpasses the kitchen when it comes to melding tradition with modern life. As a space where modern technology enables shared culinary activities, it has become the hub of every home.

The seat of the Zeb Stool (2014), designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, is mounted on a height-adjustable swivel base. The sleeve of the column comes in various colours and the seat is available in different versions.

Verner Panton developed the iconic Panton Chair (1959/60) as the first single-piece cantilever chair in plastic. Panton Chair Classic is the original version of the chair with a glossy lacquer finish. 15 DINING ROOM DINING 2

1. 2. Zeb Stool Panton Chair Classic Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 Verner Panton, 1959/1960

3. 4. 5. Guéridon HAL Ply Wood HAL Ply Tube 5 Jean Prouvé, 1949/1950 Jasper Morrison, 2012 Jasper Morrison, 2012 The Wood Table (2014) by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby is distinguished by its archetypal form and precisely 5 balanced proportions, making it seem as though it has always existed.

HAL Armchair Wood (2014) by Jasper Morrison combines a comfortable, organically contoured seat shell and an elegant wooden base to create a contemporary chair 1 marked by striking contrasts. 2 The interplay of the natural materials leather and wood give HAL Leather Wood (2014) by Jasper Morrison a rich, warm look while the soft padding provides enhanced comfort.

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1. Wood Table Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2. HAL Armchair Wood Jasper Morrison, 2014 3. HAL Leather Wood 4 Jasper Morrison, 2014 6 4. HAL Armchair Tube Stackable 3 Jasper Morrison, 2014 5. HAL Leather Cantilever Armrest Jasper Morrison, 2014 6. Rise Table Jasper Morrison, 2014 7. Rotary Tray Jasper Morrison, 2014 DINING ROOM HAL Leather Cantilever HAL Leather HAL Cantilever Armrest 66 nero 14 ivy ‘Special is generally less useful than normal’: this statement sums up Jasper Morrison’s guiding this statementsumsup Jasper Morrison’s ‘Special is generally less usefulthannormal’: like (HAL), inplywood multifunctional shell chair and created a versatile family of chairs with a clean contemporary a versatile family of chairs with a clean contemporary multifunctional shellchair and created principle for creating designs that are not extraordinary but rather ‘super normal’ and–just normal’ ‘super rather but extraordinary not designsthatare creating for principle look. Over fifteen different chair bases can be combined with a seat shell in polypropylene – that show deference to the dictatesofdaily life. With the HAL – that showdeference HAL, he hasreinterpreted HAL Leather Wood HAL Leather HAL Sledge 69 marron 65 orange The related The related ) or with a lightly padded shell covered in leather ( inleather covered with alightlypaddedshell HAL Ply)or Jasper Morrison rounds outthe rounds HAL Armchair HAL Family HAL PlyTube PORTRAIT HAL Tube 17 17 light oak 29 29 brick results, results, he breathes often new life into reinterpretation, further development further reinterpretation, together together with Vitra on a regular basis London and Tokyo. His designs are Jasper Morrison lives Jasper and Morrison works in expressions of the 'super normal' seeking seeking unusual or extravagant and refinement. He has worked design philosophy: rather than proven proven solutions by means of since 1989. HAL Cantilever Armrest HAL Cantilever HAL family 01 01 basic dark HAL Wood 04 04 white . HAL Leather HAL Armchair WoodHAL Armchair HAL PlyWood ).

17 17 light oak 65 orange 19 The canted legs of the EM Table (1950) by Jean Prouvé are connected by a crossbar, illustrating the structural forces and flow of stresses in a way that is typically seen only in engineering structures.

For Jill (2011) by Alfredo Häberli, the edges of the veneer are drawn together until they meet in the middle of the seat. This construction ensures its superb comfort, which is unexpected from a wooden seat shell.

After a century of industrially produced wooden chairs, Jasper Morrison’s design of the Basel Chair (2008) renews this classic genre: its seat and back are made of plastic for enhanced comfort.

Tip Ton (2011), an all-plastic chair with forward-tilt action designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, comes in various colours. The forward-tilt position lifts and straightens the pelvis and spine. 21 DINING ROOM DINING

1. EM Table Jean Prouvé, 1950

2. 5 1 Jill Wood Alfredo Häberli, 2011 3. 4 3 Basel Chair Jasper Morrison, 2008 4. Tip Ton Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011 5. Tabouret Solvay Jean Prouvé, 1941 As with food, people 7 also have personal preferences when it comes to furnishings. 6 9 What really counts is the right selection 8 of ingredients: classic 7 or contemporary – or a fresh mix?

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1. Wood Table DINING ROOM DINING Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2. Jill Tube Alfredo Häberli, 2011 3. Tip Ton 1 Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011 4. Basel Chair 5 Jasper Morrison, 2008 5. Tabouret Solvay Jean Prouvé, 1941 6. Wall Clocks - Ball Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960 7. Classic Trays Alexander Girard, 1952-1974 4 8. Paper Napkins Alexander Girard, 1953-1961 3 9. Rotary Tray Jasper Morrison, 2014 25 DINING ROOM DINING

1. 3. Table Solvay EM Table Jean Prouvé, 1941 Jean Prouvé, 1950 2. 4. Fauteuil Direction Standard Jean Prouvé, 1951 Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950 PORTRAIT Jean Prouvé 2

The name of the Trapèze table (1950/54) by Jean Prouvé makes reference to the shape of its legs, which are formed from bent sheet steel. Along with the wide edges of the table top, they emphasise the solid 3 appearance of the construction.

The canted legs of the EM Table (1950) by Jean Prouvé are connected by a crossbar, illustrating the structural forces and flow of stresses in a way that Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an is typically seen only in engineering structures. engineer throughout his lifetime, was both 7 the designer and manufacturer of his Jean Prouvé designed the wooden table Guéridon (1949/50) for the product ideas. His unique oeuvre, ranging University of Paris. The classic table is a variation of Prouvé’s architecturally from a letter opener to door and window informed design vocabulary in a natural material. 4 fittings, from lighting and furniture to prefabricated houses and modular building systems, encompasses almost anything that is suited to industrial production and construction.

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1. EM Table Jean Prouvé, 1950 2. Trapèze Jean Prouvé, 1950/1954 3. EM Table (solid wood) Jean Prouvé, 1950 4. Guéridon Jean Prouvé, 1949/1950 5. Standard Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950 6. Standard SP Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950 7. Potence Jean Prouvé, 1950 DINING ROOM 80 80 coffee powder-coated 10 natural oak, with insight inhisdistinctivedesignforthe protective varnish protective Chairs take the most stress on their back legs, where theybeartheweightof ontheir backlegs,where Chairs takethemoststress for the front legs, since they bear a relatively light load, the back legs are made of madeof lightload,thebacklegsare legs,sincetheybear a relatively for thefront user’s upperbody.user’s TheengineeranddesignerJeanProuvé illustrated thissimple (smooth) voluminous hollow sections that transfer the stress to primary the floor. 12 deep black powder-coated Jean Prouvé,Jean 1934/1950 45 black 45 pigmented Standard Standard (smooth) walnut Standard Chair Standard : while steel tubing suffices 88 88 ecru powder-coated 04 04 natural dark oak, protective vanish protective (smooth) this iconic chair a contemporary look without altering its form: made of robust madeofrobust lookwithoutalteringitsform: this iconicchairacontemporary plastic, the seat surface and backrest of andbackrest plastic, theseatsurface powder-coated (Siège en Plastique) builds a bridge from past to present, giving present, to past Plastique) buildsabridgefrom SP(Siègeen Standard (textured) modulated colours. The durable matte finish of the powder-coated bases 74 olive 88 88 ecru corresponds to the plastic surfaces ofthechair. totheplasticsurfaces corresponds powder-coated powder-coated 12 deep black 40 chocolate (textured) (textured) 35 basalt 35 92 citron Jean Prouvé,Jean 1934/1950 Standard SP Standard 06 06 Japanese red powder-coated Standard SP Standard 87 teak brown (textured) Standard SP Standard come in a palette of finely powder-coated powder-coated 12 deep black 31 warm31 grey (textured) (textured) 80 80 coffee 35 basalt 35 powder-coated 69 marron

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91 91 mint 29 PORTRAIT Verner Panton

Verner Panton was an influential figure in the development of design during the 1960s and ’70s. After moving to Switzerland in the early 1960s, the Danish designer became known for his inventive, novel ideas for furnishings, lighting and textiles. The masterful use

of colour was a hallmark of his work. 31

Only since 1999 has it been possible DINING ROOM DINING to produce the iconic Panton Chair (1960) in accordance with Verner Panton’s fundamental idea: out of 1 durable, dyed-through plastic with a lustrous matte finish. 2 Verner Panton developed the iconic Panton Chair (1959/60) as the first single-piece cantilever chair in plastic. Panton Chair Classic is the original version of the chair with a glossy lacquer finish.

1. Panton Chair Classic Verner Panton, 1959/1960 2. Panton Chair Verner Panton, 1999 Elegant chairs can turn any evening meal into a fine dinner.

The canted legs of the EM Table (1950) by Jean Prouvé are connected by a crossbar, illustrating the structural forces and flow of stresses in a way that is typically seen only in engineering structures.

In 1940, Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen created the comfortable Organic Chair for the Museum of Modern Art’s ‘Organic Design in Home Furnishings’ competition. Also available in the Organic Highback version.

Vertical ribs concealed in the back shell of the Softshell Chair (2008), designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, provide freedom of movement and superb comfort.

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1. EM Table Jean Prouvé, 1950 2. Organic Chair Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, 1940 3 3. Softshell Chair Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2008 DINING ROOM 2 1 Maarten VanMaarten 1992/2005 Severen, The aesthetichallmark of the.03 The supple shell provides a high The suppleshellprovides Puristic designslikethe symbolic aesthetic and carefully and carefully symbolic aesthetic degree degree of comfort, which is first Severen is its sleek, slimshape. isits Severen products are characterisedby a are products Vanhis fame: allof to Severen Maarten (1992/2005) brought chair (1998)Van byMaarten Maarten VanMaarten 1998 Severen, balanced proportions. balanced proportions. for purists. A pleasure A pleasure revealed uponuse. revealed A-Table .03 2. 1.

A-Table 35 The Aluminium Chair possesses a timeless elegance. Pairing it with a wooden table yields an exciting combination.

The Wood Table (2014) by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby is distinguished by its archetypal form and precisely balanced proportions, making it seem as though it has always existed.

The Wood Bench (2014), designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, is a robust and elegant bench made of solid 5 wood, whose aesthetic and structural features correspond to the Wood Table.

The Aluminium Chairs EA 101-104 (1958) by Charles and Ray Eames are somewhat narrower than the other Aluminium Chairs, making them ideally suited as dining chairs – on swivel or non-swivel bases, with or without

armrests. 37 DINING ROOM DINING 1

1. Wood Table Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2. Aluminium Chair EA 103 2 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 3. Aluminium Chair EA 101 3 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 4. Wood Bench Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 5. Wall Clocks - Sunflower Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960 The Wood Table (2014) by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby is distinguished by its archetypal form and precisely balanced proportions, making it seem as though it has always existed.

1. 3 Wood Table Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2 2. Aluminium Chair EA 104 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 3. Aluminium Chair EA 101 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 STORY A celebratory midday meal at the Eames House on the occasion of the IBMexhibition occasionofthe EamesHouseonthe the mealat ‘Movable midday Feasts’, 1973 A celebratory complimented the food that was served, creating a small gesamtkunstwerk. creating complimented thefoodthatwasserved, intention was to demonstrate their appreciation of their guests’ presence. oftheirguests’presence. intention wastodemonstratetheirappreciation This was especially true when a meal was served. In addition to planning whena meal was served. This wasespeciallytrue recounted by the architect Kevin Roche, whohad been invited to dinner. by the architect recounted cutlery resembled a freshly painted picture, whoseshapesand colours paintedpicture, a freshly resembled cutlery An inglorious example of this otherwise much admired ‘table art’was much admired An inglorious example ofthisotherwise with flowers. architect The politely hungry expressed his thanks and the meal, Ray immensely enjoyed preparing the tabletopleaseeach the meal, Ray immensely enjoyed preparing themselves. Yet was nevertheaim: the Eameses’ pomporpageantry The compositionofthings on the tablewasas unique as thevisitors individual guest. The arrangement oftablecloths,dishes,vasesand individual guest. Thearrangement For the final course, Raya served ‘visual dessert’: three vases filled Invitations to the home of Ray and Charles Eames were legendary. Invitations tothehomeofRay and Charles Eameswere Dining attheEamesHouse headed straight for the next ice cream shop. headed straightforthenext ice cream

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The place where we keep everything that’s important to us. A stack of favourite books has its place, as do seashells from past beach holidays. The clean lines of the Place Sofa lend a calming atmosphere to this mix-and-match assortment.

With carefully composed proportions, great comfort and a conscious renunciation of decorative details, the Place Sofa (2008) by

Jasper Morrison unites the 43 characteristics of a lounge sofa in its purest form.

LIVING ROOM LIVING The Colour Wheel Ottoman was part of ‘The Girard Group’ furniture collection presented by Alexander Girard in 1967. The nine triangular fabric segments give the ottoman its unmistakably unique graphic look.

1. 3 Place Sofa Jasper Morrison, 2008

2. Colour Wheel Ottoman Alexander Girard, 1967

3. Nelson Bench 2 George Nelson, 1946 PORTRAIT 3 Hella Jongerius

The Dutch designer Hella Jongerius lives and works in Berlin. She founded the Jongeriuslab studio in 1993 and began collaborating with Vitra in 2004. Since then, she has contributed a substantial number of designs to the continually expanding Vitra Home Collection. 1

The unique and memorable design of the comfortable Polder Sofa (2005) by Hella Jongerius derives from its asymmetrical shape, varied combinations of fabrics and colours, 45 and carefully chosen details.

The coffee table Guéridon Bas (1944)

LIVING ROOM LIVING by Jean Prouvé is available in a light version as well as with a dark finish, which harks back to an original version made of tropical wood known as the ‘Table Africaine’.

2 1. Polder Sofa Hella Jongerius, 2005 2. Guéridon Bas Jean Prouvé, 1944 3. Environmental Enrichment Panels - Knot Alexander Girard, 1971 4. Akari 14A Isamu Noguchi, 1951 With its elegant legs, the Suita Sofa almost seems to float. Even a three-seater with a chaise longue doesn’t appear overly voluminous. And a delicate coffee table makes an ideal companion.

Characterised by an elegant technological aesthetic, the Suita Sofa family (2010) by Antonio Citterio comprises many different components. These can be freely combined or also used as independent elements.

The Plate Tables (2004) by Jasper Morrison feature a felicitous interplay of subtle curves and precisely defined edges. They are available in two different

sizes and with tops in marble or MDF. 47

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1. Suita Sofa Antonio Citterio, 2010 2. Plate Table 3 Jasper Morrison, 2004 3. 2 Leather Side Table Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2014 *Additional versions and more information can be found at: www.vitra.com/suita LIVING ROOM The Suita sofa family is a perfect fit for any space. above the sleek, bridge-like aluminium legs, which can be seen as a tribute to mid-century above thesleek,bridge-like aluminium legs, which can be seenas a tribute tomid-century open and as a SuitaPlatform and as with head section, shelf and chaise longue, shown here as a soft upholstered upholstered asa soft Suita Sofa with headsection,shelfand chaise longue, shown here is a and industrially technical. The geometrically precise body and cushions seem to float These can be used as independent elements or freely combinedtoadaptall kinds These can be used as independentelementsorfreely American design.The The Suita SofaThree-Seater of interior environments and furnishing needs. The seat and back cushions are needs. Theseatand back cushions are and furnishing of interior environments Suita Sofa Three-Seater Suita Sofa The Suita Sofa as a firm upholstered two-seater withremovable cover in Corsaro fabric. Suita Sofa with wide Suita Sofawith * system is characterised by an aesthetic thatis at oncelightweight Which Suitasuitsyoubest? comes in two- and three-seat models. The version shown here models.Theversionshownhere comes in two- and three-seat with removable cover, with removable all in Olimpo fabric, withpointedcushions. * family consists of many individualof components. Suita Sofa*familyconsists available in firm or soft versions. with shelf, as a large a large as withshelf, with soft upholstery in Cosy fabric with contrast stitching. contrast inCosyfabricwith upholstery soft with chaise longueand Suita Platform Suita ChaiseLongue . Shown here here . Shown with headsection

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3 51 PORTRAIT Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

3 Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby studied architecture as fellow students at the Royal College of Art in London. Since that time, their collaborative work has probed the interface between industrial design, furniture design and architecture.

Pleasantly soft upholstery and side and back panels that can be adjusted to an outward angle of approximately 30° give the Mariposa Sofa (2014) by

Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby its 53 extraordinary comfort.

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1. Mariposa 2 1/2-Seater Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2 2. Hexagonal Table Alexander Girard, 1967 3. Eames House Bird * Mariposa 2-Seater, 3-Seater, Love Seat available from October 2015 LIVING ROOM Mariposa 2-Seater The resistance is calibrated in such a way that these elements stay inplacewhen elements these in suchawaythat is calibrated resistance The determine the positionthatis most comfortable forthem.Thanks to theunusual determine the slim side and back elements can be continuously and silently adjusted, from the slim side and back elements can be continuouslyand silently adjusted,from when intentional is pressure applied. This flexibility allows individual users to Withthe special features, these 01 01 lemon an upright position to an outward angle of approximately 30°andbackagain. approximately angleof an outward position to an upright the sitter leans back in a normal manner,back inanormal sitter leans the angle desired the to adjust will but face each other – to carry on a conversation or share a cosy spot for reading. a cosy spot forreading. on a conversation orshare face each other – to carry depth of the seat surface, twopeoplecan sit on either end and comfortably depth oftheseat surface, The Mariposa Sofa does not openly display its functional features: does notopenlydisplay its functional features: Mariposa Love Seat Mariposa Love up your feet and relax. up yourfeet Mariposa 2 1/2-SeaterMariposa offers an inviting place to prop prop to an invitingplace Mariposa Sofaoffers 01 01 lemon 01 01 lemon Mariposa 3-Seater 01 01 lemon

the wings of a butterfly –‘Mariposa’inSpanish. the wingsofabutterfly The arm and backrest elementsbringtomind andbackrest The arm upholstery, which completely surrounds the sitter and prevents contactwithany thesitterand prevents upholstery, which completelysurrounds mechanism makes it possible to individually tilt the side and backrest elements and backrest side individually tiltthe to mechanism makesitpossible The sofa owes its extraordinary comfort, on the one hand, to the pleasantly soft comfort, on the onehand, to thepleasantlysoft The sofa owes its extraordinary maintains a subtly understated presence thanks to its balanced proportions. thanks to itsbalancedproportions. maintains a subtly understated presence The hard structural elements. On the other hand, aningeniousadjustment other On the elements. structural hard Mariposa Sofa for various sitting or reclining positions. for varioussitting or reclining Edward Barber & JayOsgerby, Barber Edward 2014 radiates an inviting aura of spacious comfort – andyet comfort spacious of an invitingaura radiates Jasper Morrison, 2004 Jasper Morrison, Mariposa 2 1/2-SeaterMariposa Cork Family 2. 1. 1

2 55 A sofa like a nest. The Alcove Sofa exudes the cosiness of a small hideaway.

With its plush cushions, quilted panels and loose pointed pillows, the Alcove Plume sofa (2013) by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec offers ultimate comfort and cosiness.

The three stools or side tables of the Cork Family (2004) by Jasper Morrison are distinguished by the advantageous natural properties of cork: lightweight and extremely durable, they also have a velvety surface that is pleasant to touch. 57 1 LIVING ROOM LIVING

1. Alcove Plume Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2013 2. Cork Family Jasper Morrison, 2004 3. Graphic Print Pillows - Maze, mustard Alexander Girard, 1961 Shelving and a living sculpture in one.

With the design of Planophore (2014), Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby created a solid and sturdy bookshelf with a light and open aesthetic. As its most striking structural feature, the pivoting aluminium panels add dynamic variability.

Planophore wide, 3.5 HU 59 90 smoked oak solid wood oiled LIVING ROOM LIVING

Planophore wide, 1.5 HU 70 natural oak solid oiled

1. Planophore Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2. Cork Family Jasper Morrison, 2004 3. Alcove Plume Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2013 Its curved contours give Grand Repos an aura of classical elegance. Superb comfort is ensured by the mechanical unit, which works its wonders unseen.

The elegant swivel-based lounge chairs Repos and Grand Repos (2011) by Antonio Citterio offer supreme comfort thanks to their integrated synchronised mechanism. 61 LIVING ROOM LIVING

1. Grand Repos Antonio Citterio, 2011 2. Ottoman Antonio Citterio, 2011 LIVING ROOM upholstery, generous dimensions, inviting armrests and a high backrest give these elegant give these and ahighbackrest dimensions, invitingarmrests upholstery, generous of the backrest can be manually adjusted to the user’s weight. This ensures great comfort great weight.Thisensures can be manually adjusted totheuser’s of thebackrest introduced a new level ofcomfortand movement totheworldofhome seating: luxurious introduced Repos mechanism concealed beneath the upholstery, sitters can move from an upright posture anuprightposture upholstery,the beneath mechanism concealed can movefrom sitters materials, outstanding comfort and contemporary design. and contemporary outstanding comfort materials, Like the flexible back connection. The backrest gentlyreclines, inviting the sitter to sink into swivel lounge chairs an expression of supreme comfort. Thanks to the synchronised comfort.Thanks to thesynchronised of supreme swivel lounge chairs an expression to a reclined angle for resting and lock the backrest in any position. The resistance resistance in anyposition.The backrest andlockthe resting for angle a reclined to Withchairs thelounge Petit Repos adds a low loungechair to thefamily of chairsby Antonio Citterio. and Grand Repos Grand Repos Grand Repos – ReposPetitGrand Repos Repos and optimal spinal support across the entire range of movement. range of entire the across and optimalspinalsupport and are available with two different seatheights(410 and 460 mm). availablewithtwodifferent are Repos the chair for even more comfort. the chair for even more Repos and lounge chairs, itisdistinguishedbyitshigh-quality lounge Grand Repos , Vitra and Antonio Citteriohave Petitan integrated Reposhas

Antonio Citterio,2013 Antonio Citterio,2011 Antonio Citterio,2011 Antonio Citterio, 2011 Antonio Citterio,2011 2 Grand Repos Petit Repos Panchina Ottoman Repos 4. 3. 2. 5. 1. 1 4 3 who lives and works in Milan, has collaborated office systems, as well asproducts for the Vitra produced produced a series of office chairs and various The architect The and architect designer Antonio Citterio, Home Collection. The Collection is Citterio with with Vitra since 1988. Together they have Antonio Citterio constantly constantly being expanded. PORTRAIT

5 63 Surprising lounge chairs: Instead of upholstery – a sling seat made of knit fabric. Instead of leather or fabric – leather and fabric.

The translucent sling cover of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s Slow Chair (2006) replaces the thick cushions of traditional armchairs, resulting in a generously proportioned armchair that is both lightweight and comfortable.

With its casual combination of such diverse materials as wood, metal, leather and fabric, the distinctive East River Chair (2014) clearly bears the signature of Dutch designer Hella Jongerius. 65

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1. Slow Chair 2 Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2006 2. East River Chair Hella Jongerius, 2014 3. Tabouret Solvay Jean Prouvé, 1941 Designs based on structural principles result in fascinating and autonomous furnishings.

With its distinctively dynamic appearance, the comfortable Cité armchair (1930) is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé.

The comfortable Fauteuil de Salon (1939) by Jean Prouvé is a classic piece exemplifying the designer’s characteristic structural aesthetic. 5 67 LIVING ROOM LIVING 1

1. Cité Jean Prouvé, 1930 2. Fauteuil de Salon Jean Prouvé, 1939 3. Guéridon Bas Jean Prouvé, 1944 3 4. Tabouret Solvay Jean Prouvé, 1941 5. Akari 45A Isamu Noguchi, 1951 Ageless furnishings – also known as classics.

The Aluminium Chair (1958) by Charles and Ray Eames is one of the great furniture designs of the twentieth century. As a tribute to its superior quality, it comes with a 30-year guarantee from Vitra.

The sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi described the Coffee Table (1944) as his best furniture design – no doubt because he succeeded in translating the biomorphic idiom of his artworks into a piece of sculptural furniture. 69 LIVING ROOM LIVING

1. Aluminium Chair EA 124 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 1 2. Coffee Table 1 Isamu Noguchi, 1944 With his design of the Coconut Chair in 1955, George Nelson created an instantly recognisable lounge chair. Nelson himself drew the analogy to a coconut cut into eight parts, but with reversed colours.

1. Coconut Chair George Nelson, 1955 2. Coffee Table Isamu Noguchi, 1944 3. Akari BB3-33S Isamu Noguchi, 1951 4. Butterfly Stool Sori Yanagi, 1954 3 5. Occasional Table LTR Charles & Ray Eames, 1950

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5 PORTRAIT Charles & Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames are counted among the most important figures of twentieth-century design. Their work spans the fields of furniture design, filmmaking, photography and exhibition design. Vitra is the sole authorised manufacturer of Eames products for Europe and the Middle East. When you own an Eames product made by Vitra, you know it is an original.

With their iconic design of the Lounge Chair (1956), Charles and Ray Eames set new standards and created one of the best-known 73 classics in the history of modern furniture. LIVING ROOM LIVING

1. Lounge Chair & Ottoman 2 Charles & Ray Eames, 1956 2. Prismatic Table Isamu Noguchi, 1957 3. Eames Wool Blanket Charles & Ray Eames, 1947 Not just any lounge chair: THE lounge chair! ‘Why don’t we make an updated version of the old English club chair?’ With this comment, Charles Eames initiated the development of the Lounge Chair, a process that took several years.The aim was to satisfy the desire for an amply proportioned chair that combined ultimate comfort with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. When it came out in 1956, the design of this armchair by Charles and Ray Eames set new standards: it is not only lighter, more elegant and more modern than the conventionally ponderous club chair – it is also more comfortable. Thanks to these qualities, the Lounge Chair became one of the most famous designs by Charles and Ray Eames and has attained the status of a classic in the history of modern furniture. The Lounge Chair is now available from Vitra in two sizes: with classic dimensions and with new, larger dimensions. Furthermore, the various combinations of leather upholstery covers, wooden shells and bases are now joined by white and black editions with corresponding details. 75 LIVING ROOM LIVING

1. Lounge Chair Charles & Ray Eames, 1956 2. Lounge Chair Ottoman Charles & Ray Eames, 1956

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1 There is something especially endearing about the Plywood Group. It’s no wonder that the very first version, the DCM, acquired a nickname from the start: Potato Chip Chair. Even just one of these chairs will turn heads.

With the small lounge chair classics LCM and LCW (1945) from the Plywood Group, Charles and Ray Eames succeeded in creating a moulded plywood design that still looks contemporary today.

Nicknamed the ‘surfboard table’, the ETR coffee table (Elliptical Table Rod Base, 1951) by Charles and Ray Eames rests on a rigid base construction formed from welded wire rods.

1. Elliptical Table ETR Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 2 2. Plywood Group LCM Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/1946

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3. LCW Calf’s Skin Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/1946 4. Plywood Group LCW Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/1946 5. Stools Charles & Ray Eames, 1960 5 6. Classic Pillows Maharam Various Designers, 1947–1973 STORY to me for it to feel a certain way.‘ Melbourne Miranda, meforto feel itto acertain important Ispendsomuchit is very timehere, actualised. are anddreams selfisrestored the it iswhere ofouridentity, guardian ofHappiness” isthe Architecture in“The deBotton Alain to ‘Home, according Hawaii meinsomeway.‘ inspire Mark, that inmyIlike that homenowthings useand/orthings isbasically to essentials.Everything back the to rooms downthe then stripped to decorate myhome, ‘I‘ve ofpieces phasesof finding alot gonethrough much,minimal.’house isabigmixofallus.Nobuworkstoo andquite Barcelona Andrew, ‘A Baliand Thailand,sothe to trips piecesfrom hascollected my camefrom ofthings lot shop.Mari placefor isasacred me.’ Berlin My library Mirkku, the future. past,asenseofconfidenceabout the from stories ‘Books give meafeeling ofsecurity:

Feeling athomeis a matter ofpersonal contented and at ease when we’re preferences. Whether red or blue, wood orplastic, minimalist or playful, Whetherred preferences. a collageofone’sownlife. A successful interior is A successful there there are no fixedrules.

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We work wherever our laptop is. Its space- saving technology makes it easier to set

up a home office. 3

The expansive Soft Pad Group by Charles and Ray Eames includes the models EA 217 and EA 219 (1969), two luxurious, softly upholstered office chairs featuring backrests with different heights.

The slender, elegantly splayed legs of Compas Direction, designed by Jean Prouvé 1 in 1953, call to mind the hinged arms of a compass – ‘le compas’ in French. With its compact dimensions, the desk is ideal for the contemporary home office. 81 HOME OFFICE HOME

1. Compas Direction Jean Prouvé, 1953 2. Soft Pad Chair 217 Charles & Ray Eames, 1969 3. Akari UF4-L8 Isamu Noguchi, 1951 The Sphere Table (2012) was developed by Hella Jongerius in conjunction with the redesign of the North Delegates Lounge at the United Nations in New York. The ‘bubble’ on the solid wooden table creates a sheltered space within a room.

Tip Ton (2011), an all-plastic chair with forward-tilt action designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, comes in various colours. The forward- tilt position lifts and straightens the pelvis and spine.

1. Sphere Table Hella Jongerius, 2012 2. Tip Ton Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011 3. Follow Me Antonio Citterio, 2002/2012 4. Coffee Mugs 4 Alexander Girard, 1971

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3 Luminous colours and curved forms add inspiration to functionality.

Mounted on a height-adjustable base with castors, the PACC version of the Eames Plastic Armchair (1950) by Charles and Ray Eames is an ideal choice 2 for the home office. With decorative panels in coordinated colours, the classic Eames Desk Unit EDU (1949) by Charles and Ray Eames adds a fresh, inviting accent to any home office.

Charles and Ray Eames developed the Eames Storage Units ESU (1949) according to the principles of industrial production. The ESU Shelf is available in various heights; the ESU Bookcase is narrower and comes in one standard size. 85 1 HOME OFFICE HOME

1. Eames Desk Unit EDU Charles & Ray Eames, 1949 3 2. Eames Storage Unit ESU Charles & Ray Eames, 1949 3. Eames Plastic Armchair PACC Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 4. Classic Pillows Maharam 4 Various Designers, 1947-1973 Allstar The Allstar chair defies conventional categorisations: what period is it from? Does it fulfil specific functions? What is it made of? In developing the chair, Konstantin Grcic kept such formulations open in order to provide users with a relaxed home-like feel and sense of familiarity. These qualities make Allstar an ideal choice for home offices.

1. Allstar Konstantin Grcic, 2014 87 HOME OFFICE HOME

70 grass-green/forest 84 blue/moor brown 66 nero 72 yellow/poppy red 95 signal green 61 aquamarine 04 white 12 deep black

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1 Konstantin Grcic

Konstantin Grcic trained as a cabinetmaker at Parnham College in Dorset before studying industrial design at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1991 he set up his own Munich-based practice, Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design (KGID), where he has developed products, furniture and lighting for leading design companies. *Available from August 2015*Available Bureau Métallique (1946) by Jean Prouvé is a piece of industrial design history Visible structural elements and the charm of that has been revived in the Prouvé RAW Office Edition*. The desk has integrated industrial design characterise the creations of Jean storage and a cable channel. Prouvé. They are true eye-catchers in any home. Covered in fabric or leather, the comfortable Fauteuil Direction Pivotant (1951) by Jean Prouvé is height-adjustable with a backward tilt mechanism that can be adapted to the weight of the user. 6 The slender, elegantly splayed legs of Compas Direction, designed by Jean Prouvé in 1953, call to mind the hinged arms of a compass – ‘le compas’ in French. With its compact dimensions, the desk is ideal for the contemporary home office.

The compact dimensions of the comfortable Fauteuil Direction (1951) by Jean Prouvé enable it to be used as table seating – whether at a dining table or desk. 3. Bureau Métallique Jean Prouvé, 1946 4. 7 Fauteuil Direction Pivotant (Tissu) Jean Prouvé, 1951

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5. Lampe de Bureau Jean Prouvé, 1930 6. Petite Potence 4 Jean Prouvé, 1947 1. 7. Compas Direction Zip Pouches Jean Prouvé, 1953 Alexander Girard, 1965 2. 8. Fauteuil Direction Desk Clocks - Tripod Clock Jean Prouvé, 1951 George Nelson, 1947/1953 *Available from August 2015*Available STORY Drawing for 1965Drawing designjournal‘Intérieurs’, the Fauteuil Direction, ProuvéFauteuil RAW Direction, OfficeEdition, 1951 Knock-down wooden (No.301) chair CB22 Metal deskbase,1948Metal Compas Direction desk Compas Direction MaxévilleJean Prouvé inhisoffice executed their plans, but also contributed to the projects with his own ideas. withhisownideas. executed theirplans,butalsocontributedtotheprojects As chairman of the jury for the Centre Pompidou fortheCentre ofthejury competition As chairman architectural possibilities inherent in metalwork and sheet metal processing, he created hecreated in metalwork and sheet metalprocessing, possibilities inherent architectural greats such as Le CorbusierandOscarNiemeyer, suchasLe greats henotonly architectural moved ontoParis asanengineeringconsultant heserved in1953,where numerous furniture designs. Prouvé founded his own factory in 1947 and in1947and designs.Prouvé foundedhisownfactory furniture numerous designers of the previous century. He began his career asa metal artisan century. He began his career designers oftheprevious Technical Object’. Four yearsprior, Vitra hadbeguntoissuere-editions of Piano history. leaving his mark on architectural and Rogers – thereby before opening his own workshop in Nancy1924. workshop Fascinatedopening hisown before by the retrospective ofhis workunderthetitle‘Jeanretrospective Prouvé: Poetics ofthe Jean Prouvé is regarded Jean Prouvétoday as oneofthemostimportantpostwar is regarded for a number of prominent building projects. Working building projects. for a number ofprominent together with In late 2006 the Vitra Design Museum presented a comprehensive In late2006theVitra acomprehensive DesignMuseumpresented in 1971, he played a major role in selecting thenowfamousdesign in 1971, he played a major role of selected designs by the great Frenchof selecteddesignsbythegreat inclose constructeur Leaflet, published in early publishedin early 1951Leaflet, cooperation withtheProuvé family. Jean Prouvé

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When daily living moves outdoors, we bask in the friendly welcome. A gentle breeze, the sun’s warming rays, the scent of flowers and foliage. Here we are received as guests: Vegetal is an homage to nature.

Featuring an elegant cruciform base and understated design, the Bistro Table (2009/2010) by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec is also suited for outdoor use in the version with a solid core table top.

With the design of Vegetal (2008), Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec succeeded in creating a chair that evokes the organic forms of natural vegetation. Fittingly, the chair is also suited for outdoor use.

1. Bistro Table Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2009/2010 2. Vegetal Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2008 93 OUTDOOR

1 2 A terrace opens the home to the outside. The perfect spot for HAL: it can be used both indoors and out.

With HAL (2010/14), Jasper Morrison has created a versatile chair family with a clean contemporary look. Various bases can be combined with seats in a variety of materials and colours and with optional seat covers. 95 OUTDOOR

1. Bistro Table Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2009/2010 2. HAL Tube Jasper Morrison, 2010 PORTRAIT Maarten Van Severen

The architect and designer Maarten Van Severen started creating furniture in the mid-1980s, initially producing the pieces himself in his Ghent workshop. His designs are characterised by their simple form and superb comfort. The collaboration with Vitra began in 1996, resulting in the Van Severen Collection.

The MVS Chaise (2000) by Maarten Van Severen looks like a sculptural object, yet thanks to its resilient material and the two different resting positions, it is also extremely comfortable. 97 OUTDOOR

1. MVS Chaise Maarten Van Severen, 2000 2 2. Prismatic Table Isamu Noguchi, 1957 2

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OUTDOOR Maarten Van Severen’s .05 chair (2004) is the first cantilever seating design whose uncompromising form and flexible comfort surpass the archetypal chair without back legs conceived by Mart Stam in 1926.

The emphasis on connections and functional elements, in addition to its lively colours, gives the Waver armchair (2011) by Konstantin Grcic a sporty character. It is also suited for outdoor use.

1. .05 Maarten Van Severen, 2004 2. Waver Konstantin Grcic, 2011 Whether you get comfortable on Tip Ton or Waver, you’ll always stay in motion.

With their thin table tops and plinth-like bases, the appealing Metal Side Tables (2004) by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are available in various sizes for indoor and outdoor applications.

1. Tip Ton Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011 2. Waver Konstantin Grcic, 2011 3. Metal Side Table Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2004 101 OUTDOOR 3

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The Eames Plastic Chair is truly a universal chair. When the weather’s nice, mealtime can simply be moved to the garden.

With its organically shaped seat shell, the Plastic Side Chair (1950) by Charles and Ray Eames seems today like an archetype of the genre of chairs whose shell can be combined with diverse bases.

1. Eames Plastic Side Chair DSR Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 PORTRAIT Hans Coray

Throughout his lifetime, Hans Coray (1906–1991) positioned himself at the intersection of art, design and architecture, attaching great importance to functionality and simplicity. From the 1950s onward, he was primarily active as a painter and sculptor.

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Young couple at the Swiss National Exhibition, 1939

Michel Charlot developed the Davy Table (2014) to complement the legendary Landi Chair designed by Hans Coray in the same material. This makes them an ideal combination, especially for outdoor settings.

Technical innovation, optimal use of materials, minimalist forms and understated elegance have made the Landi Chair (1938) by Hans Coray a classic 2 that looks as fresh and vital today as ever.

1. Davy Table Michel Charlot, 2014 2. Landi Chair Hans Coray, 1938 Whether inside, outside or somewhere in between: the Panton Chair is a natural choice.

Only since 1999 has it been possible to produce the iconic Panton Chair (1960) in accordance with Verner Panton’s fundamental idea: out of durable, dyed-through plastic with a lustrous matte finish. 107 1 OUTDOOR

1. 2 Bistro Table Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2009/2010 2. Panton Chair Verner Panton, 1999 * Available for a short for * Available time only as a limited edition in the colour ‘summer green’ STORY Verner Panton, Rolf Diebold,c.1966 Fehlbaum andManfred with Amanda Lear and the Panton Learandthe Amanda with Chair,1970 ofyour‘How infront sequence undress to husband’,photo

Design sketches, 1957-1960 of Mobilia, 145/1967of Mobilia, First Panton ofthe publication Chair,cover page magazine Mobilia, 1967magazine Mobilia, forPhotograph Danishdesign the a Panton Chair,c.1970 PantonMarianne on

of his two years as an assistant to Arne Jacobsen.ThePantonof his two yearsasan assistant toArne Chair is a true led him to combine colours and shapes in radically new ways. Nevertheless, in radicallynew and shapes colours combine led himto a passion forexperimentation.Panton’s thebourgeois aim was toovercome Odense Technical degree College and went ontocompletean architectural his designs possess their own distinctive elegance, revealing the influence industrially produced. Thanks to this extensive development process, the Thanks to this extensivedevelopmentprocess, industrially produced. lifestyles of the postwar period. He wanted to change everything, which lifestyles ofthepostwarperiod.Hewantedtochange everything, at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Heemerged Verner Panton in his studio,Basel, c.1969 icon. It took several years before theone-piecemoulded shell could be icon. It tookseveralyearsbefore as one of the most innovative designers of the previous century with century as oneofthemostinnovative designers oftheprevious VernerPanton inDenmark1926.initiallystudiedat He born was design became a timeless classic that continuestoenhancemany interiors – both as a chair and as a sculpture. a chairandas as – both interiors Verner Panton

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In a child’s room, everything is usually out of control. Rounded shapes and indestructible materials are right at home in this wonderful chaos. Panton Junior was 1 made specifically with this in mind.

Featuring vibrant colours and smooth, flowing curves,Panton Junior (1959/60) by Verner Panton is a sturdy and cheerful chair in a perfect size for young children. S ROOM 111 ’ CHILDREN

1. Panton Junior Verner Panton, 1959/1960 Available for a limited time only for in the coloursAvailable ‘aqua turquoise’ and ‘citron’ * The Zoo Timers (1965) by George Nelson – wall clocks in the form of colourfully rendered personalities from the animal kingdom – offer children a fun and entertaining way to keep track of time.

Designed by Dorothee Becker, Uten.Silo (1969/70) brings order to offices, kitchens, workshops, 4 bathrooms and children’s rooms. It is available in two different sizes and three colour options: white, black or red.

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1. Zoo Timers - Elihu the Elephant George Nelson, 1965 2. Zoo Timers - Omar the Owl George Nelson, 1965 3. Zoo Timers - Fernando the Fish 3 George Nelson, 1965 4. Uten.Silo Dorothee Becker, 1969 5. Classic Trays Alexander Girard, 1952-1974 Animal figures are classics in the world of toys. They inspire the imagination and endless hours of play. The elephant has always been a special favourite.

Whether as an indoor-outdoor toy or simply as an attractive object in a child’s room, the friendly looking Eames Elephant (1945) by Charles und Ray Eames with its prominent, oversized ears will bring delight to children and parents alike. S ROOM 115 ’ CHILDREN

Alexander ‘Pundy’ Matter riding on the Eames Plywood Elephant, of which only two prototypes were produced (1945).

1. Eames Elephant Charles & Ray Eames, 1945 STORY Alexander Girard, 1961 From the brochure ‘Girard Group for Herman Miller’, 1967 by Girard for Herman Miller, 1960 Advertisement for the textile collection designed by the city’s unique mix of history andmodernity. studiestook Architectural uniquemixofhistory by thecity’s Braniff International Airways. Fascinated Airways. Braniff International byMexicanfolkart,heembraced designer. In the 1960s, he designed the interiorofcelebratedNewYork him in 1930 from Italy to England and later the United States. In America, United States. the England andlater Italyto him in1930 from number of Girard’s admirers quickly grew and he became a sought-after and he becamea sought-after quickly grew admirers number ofGirard’s of timeless design objects, which you can select and arrange to suit your tosuityour of timelessdesignobjects,whichyoucanselect andarrange of an art collector. In his early years, the young Girard was influenced resources in the Alexander Girard archive. The result is an assortment isanassortment Theresult archive. intheAlexanderGirard resources his playfultakeondesigninitiallycausedsomethingofastir, butthe bold colours and forms ashispersonaltrademark.Indevelopingthe bold coloursandforms restaurant La Fonda La restaurant delSolanddevelopedanewbrandidentityfor architect, interiordesigner,architect, stylist, new HomeComplementscollection,Vitra madeextensiveuseof Born in 1907, Alexander Girard grew up in Florence astheson upinFlorence grew in1907,AlexanderGirard Born Alexander Girard wasadesigner,Alexander Girard curator and passionate collector.curator andpassionate A manofmanytalents: own individual tastes and preferences. individual tastes own

117 STORY Conversation pit, designed for the Miller House, 1953 Alexander Girard in his studio, 1972 Alexander Girard’s home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1953

Alexander Girard, 1953 Coffeetable inAlexander Girard’s home, Santa Fe, NewMexico, 1953 119 ACCESSORIES thing to the next, collecting impressions alongtheway.thing tothenext,collectingimpressions patterns and colours creates a special atmosphere of a specialatmosphere andcolourscreates patterns The right combination of large andsmallobjects, The rightcombinationoflarge ease and contentment. The eye travels from one ease andcontentment.Theeyetravelsfrom quality screen printed designs on fabric displaying abstract graphic patterns or graphic patterns displaying abstract printed designson fabric quality screen The Environmental EnrichmentPanelsEnvironmental high- are (1971)Girard by Alexander figurative subjects based on timeless human themes. Environmental EnrichmentPanelsEnvironmental Accessories Alexander Girard, 1971 Girard, Alexander

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Dog 121 Patterns and graphics transform everyday objects into things of beauty.

The Classic Trays (1952–74) by Alexander Girard come in three sizes. Made of laminated plywood, they feature motifs from the rich store of images created by this legendary designer.

1 1. Coffee Mugs Alexander Girard, 1971 2. Classic Trays Alexander Girard, 1952–1974 3. L’Oiseau Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2011 6 4. Matchboxes Alexander Girard, 1967–1972 5. Rotary Tray 6 Jasper Morrison, 2014 6. Paper Napkins

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3 The Miniatures Collection of the Vitra Design Museum presents the most important classics of modern furniture history on a 1:6 scale and replicates the historic originals down to the smallest detail.

Standard Chair Landi Chair Organic Armchair LCW La Chaise Prouvé, 1930 Hans Coray, 1938 Eames & Saarinen, 1940 Eames, 1945 Eames, 1948

DSW RAR DKR Wire Chair Butterfly Stool Coconut Chair Eames, 1950 Eames, 1950 Eames, 1951 Yanagi, 1954 Nelson, 1955 125

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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Ottoman Cone Chair of 5) Arad, 1999 Bouroullec, 2008 Eames, 1956 Panton, 1959 Panton, 1959/60

1 1. Aluminium Chair Eames, 1958 2. 2 Notebook Softcover Pocket Alexander Girard, 1952 3 3. Notebook Softcover A5 Alexander Girard, 1952 5 4. Notebook Hardcover A5 Alexander Girard, 1952 5. Notebook Hardcover A4 Alexander Girard, 1952 4 6. Zip Pouches 6 Alexander Girard, 1965 1

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The Wool Blankets by Charles and Ray Eames (1947) and Alexander Girard (1961/71) are produced in a jacquard weave from the finest Merino lambswool and feature striking two-toned patterns.

The Graphic Print Pillows by Alexander Girard bring abstract graphic patterns and expressive figurative motifs to life, providing striking accents for a diverse range of interior styles.

1. Eames Wool Blanket Charles & Ray Eames, 1947 2 Girard Wool Blankets Alexander Girard, 1961/1971 3. Graphic Print Pillows Alexander Girard, 1961 3 ACCESSORIES Turbine Clock Spindle Clock Petal Clock Star Clock leading voice in the discourse on design and Europe Europe and the Middle East. The Vitra label guarantees guarantees that you own a Nelson original. most important most figures inimportant American design. conceived a wide array of timepieces, of conceived awidearray architecture over architecture several decades. Vitra is exhibition designer and a writer, he was a George George Nelson is regarded as one of the specified Nelson products for markets in With hiscollectionof some ofwhichhave since become Active as Active an a architect, and product the the sole manufacturer authorised of (1948–1960), George Nelson (1948–1960), George George Nelson George icons of 1950s design. icons of Asterisk Clock PORTRAIT Eye Clock Wall Clocks

Flock of Butterflies Flock of Sunflower Clock Sunburst Clock

Ball Clock 129 Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Algues (2004) are decorative elements for interior design applications. Reminiscent of plants, the plastic elements can be linked together to form weblike structures.

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1. Toolbox Arik Levy, 2010 1 2. Corniches Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2012 3. Algue Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2004 4. Hang it all Charles & Ray Eames, 1953 5. Coat Dots Hella Jongerius, 2013 6 6. Eames House Bird ACCESSORIES Akari BB3-55DD Akari 9AD Akari 45X Akari 1AD Akari 20N Akari 23A Foundation in New York. Some of these pieces faceted. Since 2002, faceted. the Since Vitra Design 2002, Museum The oeuvre and of artist Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi is unusually multi- has produced re-editions of his designs in transformed through the magic of the through transformed handcrafted luminaires made of luminaires handcrafted cooperation cooperation with the Isamu Noguchi The now belong to the Vitra Collection. paper back to the light of our the lightof back to paper origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi) origin –the Isamu Noguchi Isamu Noguchi (1951) are Noguchi (1951)are Isamu shoji paper in Japan. ‘The in Japan.‘The paper shoji harshness ofelectricity is Akari LightSculptures PORTRAIT Akari 1AG Akari 45A by Akari XP1 Akari 14A Akari 1P Akari UF3-Q

Akari E 133 STORY been a gathering in a single place of a group of buildings designed four storeys, visitors can enjoy a shop and café on the ground floor. ‘Not since the Weissenhofsiedlung in Stuttgart in 1927 has there structures and structures their considerable number on this relatively small In 1981, a major fire destroyed most of thebuildings factory that as Vitra’s flagship store and houses the Vitra Home Collection. connoisseurs of from around architecture the world. Buildings into a heterogeneous ensemble architecture, of contemporary by Tadao Ando, Richard Buckminster Fuller, Frank O. Gehry, Jean Prouvé, Álvaro Siza, SANAA, Renzo Piano and Carsten by the most distinguished architects in the Western world.’ In addition to the showroom spaces, which are spread over Welcome totheVitra Campus! prompting prompting the architectural critic Philip Johnson to write: had been erected since the 1950s on the Vitra production The VitraHaus, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, serves Above all, quality the of extraordinary the purpose-built Nicholas Grimshaw, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, premises. premises. In the the aftermath, site has been developed site have made the Vitra Campus into an attraction for Höller can be viewed on guided architectural tours. www.vitra.com/campus We to look your forward visit!

135 *Not shown in this catalogue. To learn more, contact a dealer near you or visit our website at www.vitra.com INDEX OF PRODUCTS chrome chrome or light grey, stackable or 7 colours, Netweave 7 in colours, Netweave 3 colours, fabric fabric covers in 28 colours, base aluminium, swivel or non-swivel, Seat shell in 7 colours, stainless in bright chrome or polished steel base frame, stackable, 22 colours, leather covers in Seat shell in 7 colours, base Leather Leather Premium covers in frame frame in basic dark, bright Aluminium Aluminium Chair EA 101, suitable for use outdoors with with or without armrests seat seat back in 28 colours, Armrests Armrests in 4 colours, black seat cushion black base and EA 103, EA 104 not stackable → p. 37, 39 Chairs → p. 99 → p. 87 → p. 35 Allstar .05 .03

Leather Leather Premium covers in 22 colours, covers covers in 28 colours, base in bright colours, colours, fabric covers in 28 colours 7 colours, Netweave 7 in colours, Netweave 3 colours, leather leather covers in 7 colours, fabric fabric fabric covers in 28 colours, base aluminium, swivel or non-swivel, frame frame in natural beech or black chrome chrome or polished aluminium 22 colours, leather covers in 7 in bright chrome or polished 22 colours, leather covers in Seat shell in 6 colours, base base base frames, some suitable Seat shell in 14 colours, 6 of Leather Leather Premium covers in Leather Leather Premium covers in Aluminium Aluminium Chair EA 117* Aluminium Aluminium Chair EA 105, Aluminium Aluminium Chair EA 119* with with or without armrests which are new, various Eames Plastic Chairs → p. 5–7, 11, 13, 103 varnished varnished beech EA 107, EA 108* for use outdoors Basel Chair → p. 23 21,

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Eames Plastic Side Chair PSCC Eames Plastic Armchair PACC, Seat shell in 14 different colours, Available in 2 versions, covered Seat and back rest in 2 fabrics, upholstery variations upholstery possible, Eames Plastic Armchair RAR plastic or wood, various base 5 colours, wooden arm rest in in fabric or Leather Premium Fauteuil Direction Pivotant stackable, stackable, some suitable for base base frame with runners in 5-pointed 5-pointed star base frame frames, frames, stackable or non- Seat shell in 14 colours, 6 without upholstery, without wire upholstery, 9 colours, base frame in Seat shell in 8 colours, Fauteuil Direction with with double rollers 3 types of wood stained maple → p. 15–19, 95 use use outdoors → p. 24, 88 → p. 89 → p. 85 → p. 7 HAL

Highback, Organic Conference Organic Organic Chair, Organic Chair pigmented ash, natural oak, Matt anodised Matt aluminium base base frame in natural oak black pigmented walnut, suitable for use outdoors Cover Cover in 3 fabrics and 50 different50 colours, Leather Leather in 7 colours 6 different colours, Seat shell in black different bases Lobby Chair* Panton Chair Landi-Stuhl or black ash → p. 107 30, → p. 23 21, → p. 105 → p. 33 Jill

Soft Soft Pad Chair EA 205, EA 207, aluminium, swivel or non-swivel, Leather Leather Premium in 22 colours, Knitted Knitted covers in 5 colours or leather leather in 7 colours, base in woven woven covers in 6 colours, bright bright chrome or polished polished aluminium base, wood wood or wood only, with lounge chair, metal and with with or without armrests soft grey soft or deep black Panton Chair Classic Available as dining or Seat shell in 4 colours leather leather or calf’s skin In white, black, red Plywood Plywood Group → p. 13, 77 → p. 14, 31 EA 208* Physix* Sim*

37 37 colours, base frame with four feet, four-pointed star or five-pointed star leather leather in 7 colours, base in bright 8 colours, 5 of which are suitable Leather Leather in 7 colours, 2 fabrics in Soft Soft Pad Chair EA 217, EA 219 Leather Leather Premium in 22 colours, chrome chrome or polished aluminium Natural Natural oak, natural dark oak types types of wood, base frame in Seat and back in 3 different for use outdoors, stackable Base Base frame, seat and → p. 83, 101 23, 21, back in 7 colours Tabouret Haut* Softshell Softshell Chair Standard Standard SP → p. 25–29 → p. 27–29 Standard 5 colours → p. 33 Tip Tip Ton → p. 80

seat seat cushions, 3 different bases, or powder-coated in 3 colours, powder-coated powder-coated tubular steel welded welded steel wire, chrome suitable for use outdoors suitable for use outdoors optional with removable Seat shell from bent and soft, connecting soft, tube in Corrugated Corrugated board and Seat in wood, leather, MDF table top, black Wiggle Wiggle Side Chair* Seat shell in white or 7 different colours, hardboard hardboard frame Wire Wire Chair base base frame basic dark Zeb Stool Tom Vac* → p. 11, 13 Tables 5 colours Vegetal A-Table → p. 93 → p. 35 → p. 14

oak veneer or solid core material or square, 4 different bases, also 3 colours, base frame powder- Table top in 2 materials, round metal base frame in industrial American American walnut, base frame olive olive green or vintage green available available as stand-up table green, green, under-frame box in Matt anodised Matt aluminium coated coated in basic dark, also suitable for use outdoors, Table top in solid natural suitable for use outdoors Table top in melamine, Table top in melamine, Bureau Bureau Métallique Compas Direction Table top in 2 sizes oak, fumed oak or Contract Contract Table* → p. 93, 95, 107 Dining Table Bistro Bistro Table Davy Davy Table in 5 colours → p. 81, 88 → p. 105 → p. 89 → p. 13

birch birch veneer, colour-coordinated bright bright chrome or powder-coated Table top in 3 colours, suitable Shelf with white hard surface chrome-plated chrome-plated tubular metal (HPL), walnut veneer edge, for use outdoors, stackable veneer, veneer, 5 sizes, base frame oak veneer, column feet in Table top in melamine or Table top in solid wood, Plywood table Plywood top with Eames Desk Unit EDU hard surface hard (HPL), surface American American walnut in Solid natural oak, in various colours → p. 5, 25, 27 21, 2 different sizes Home Desk* fumed oak or → p. 11, 15, 27 Map Map Table* HAL Table* base base frame basic dark Guéridon EM Table → p. 85 panels

frame, frame, suitable for use outdoors signal red, stainless steel base Table top with hard surface bottoms bottoms in Translucent Sky Seat shell in basic dark or Available in natural oak, Table top in natural oak, bearings bearings and drawer and armchairs Lounge chairs Lounge In solid natural oak, American American walnut in or Translucent Sun in 5 different sizes → p. 17, 37, 39 23, American American walnut 4 different sizes (HPL) in 2 sizes Sphere Sphere Table Table Solvay fumed oak or fumed oak or Wood Table → p. 24, 33 Trapèze → p. 27 → p. 82 .06*

137 *Not shown in this catalogue. To learn more, contact a dealer near you or visit our website at www.vitra.com INDEX OF PRODUCTS Leather Leather Premium covers in 22 colours, bright bright chrome or polished aluminium Seat and back rest made of fabric or covers covers in 28 colours, base in bright fabric fabric covers in 28 colours, base in Aluminium Aluminium Chair EA 115, EA 116* Aluminium Aluminium Chair EA 124, EA 125 7 colours, Netweave 7 in colours, Netweave 3 colours, leather leather covers in 7 colours, fabric Amoebe, Amoebe, Amoebe Highback* leather, leather, base frame in 3 colours chrome chrome or polished aluminium 22 colours, leather covers in Leather Leather Premium covers in Fabric cover in 28 colours, leather leather cover in 7 colours Fabric cover in 8 colours 7 colours or 2 different fabrics fabrics in colours 43 Leather Leather covers in Coconut Chair → p. 67 → p. 68 → p. 71 Cité C1*

Seat and back rest in 2 fabrics, 5 colours, wooden arm rest in 2 different sizes, additionally Leather Leather Premium or Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Cone Chair, Cone Stool* Shells in 3 types of wood, Grand Grand each in 4 colours, Fabric cover in 8 colours 9 colours, base frame in Fabric cover in 8 colour 4 colour combinations Heart Heart Cone Chair* available available in a white Fauteuil de Salon East River Chair 3 types of wood or black version La Chaise* → p. 73–75 White shell → p. 67 → p. 65

base base frame, suitable for use outdoors Recliner in basic dark, stainless steel Soft Soft Pad Chair EA 215, EA 216* leather leather in 7 colours, base frame aluminium, swivel or non-swivel Leather Leather Premium in 22 colours, of of leather in 38 colours, 2 seat Cover Cover in 3 different fabrics in in bright chrome or polished in 39 colours, various types Cover Cover in 3 different fabrics 39 39 colours, various types Slow Chair & Ottoman Repos & Grand Repos of of leather in 38 colours Ottoman Ottoman or Panchina heights, optional with Various colour combinations MVS Chaise Petit Repos → p. 61–63 → p. 64 → p. 97 → p. 63

bright bright chrome or polished aluminium leather leather in 7 colours, base frame in Soft Soft Pad Chair EA 222, EA 223* Covers Covers for seat carcass, cushion, Covers Covers in 4 different fabrics and leather leather in 7 colours, base frame Leather Leather Premium in 22 colours, Leather Leather Premium in 22 colours, 2-seater, 2-seater, love seat & ottoman, 62 different colours,3-seater, and base powder-coated in 6 differentcolours of fabric, also also available as Highback cushions and arm rests also Covers Covers in 5 different fabrics Soft Soft Pad Chaise ES 106* arm arm rests, neck cushion in with with leather cover, frame and 98 different colours, fauteuil & ottoman 3-seater, 3-seater, 2-seater, differentcolours Alcove Plume Alcove Sofa* in chocolate → p. 99, 100 → p. 57,59 Sofas Waver

7 colours, 6 different fabrics in 3-seater, 3-seater, 2-seater, Love Seat 22 colours, leather covers in 7 colours, 7 different fabrics 73 differentcolours, various Covers Covers in 7 different fabrics 10 colours, leather covers in Leather Leather Premium covers in Leather Leather Premium covers in and 104 different colours, occasional tables Base Base frame in black ash, combinations, combinations, 2 sizes modules, ottoman 4 differentcolour walnut walnut or maple Coffee and Coffee Table in 78 colours Polder Sofa → p. 53–55 → p. 47–49 Place Sofa Suita Suita Sofa → p. 69, 71 Mariposa → p. 45 → p. 43

Table top and base frame made ETR (Elliptical Table Rod Base) of of polished die-cast aluminium Table top in black or white Corrugated Corrugated board and Leather Leather Side Table Hexagonal Table Solid natural oak, chocolate, chocolate, 2 sizes Leather Leather in nero or hardboard hardboard frame American American walnut Low Table Set* → p. 59 57, 55, Guéridon Guéridon Bas Black or white Cone Table* Cork Cork Family → p. 67 45, fumed oak, Solid cork, 3 versions → p. 77 → p. 47 → p. 53

Table top in Carrara marble or In 7 colours, 3 high-gloss and 4 powder-coated (suitable Table top in natural ash or 2 colours, 3 different sizes for use outdoors), 3 sizes powder-coated powder-coated MDF in Occasional Table LTR Table top in white, Metal Metal Side Table 5 differentcolours 2 sizes, 2 colours Nelson Tables* Prismatic Prismatic Table Plywood Plywood CTM* Black or white black or gold Plate Plate Table NesTable* → p. 73, 97 black ash → p. 101 → p. 47 → p. 71

Solid birch, dark brown or white Stools andbenches Color Wheel Ottoman Available in 2 versions Table top in maple or Splayed Leg Table* Table top in black or Maple Maple or rosewood and various colours In cream or black Elephant Stool* 3 different motifs Butterfly Stool Butterfly white marble Tray Table* Rise Table black ash 5 colours Hocker* → p. 43 Bovist* → p. 71 → p. 17

Solid natural oak, fumed oak Available in natural oak, Corrugated Corrugated board and or American walnut in colour colour combinations Natural Natural ash, 2 sizes → p. 65, 23, 21, 67 hardboard hardboard frame Tabouret Solvay American American walnut 4 different sizes Wiggle Wiggle Stool* Nelson Bench Wood Bench fumed oak or Solid walnut, 5 different 3 models → p. 77 → p. 43 Mochi* → p. 37 Stools

panels in 2 heights and widths colour-coordinated colour-coordinated panels partition elements Eames Storage Unit ESU Lockable Lockable trolley for use at Dark Dark and light wood and home and in the office In 3 differentcolours natural natural ash veneer Plywood shelving Plywood with with birch veneer, Storage and in various heights Folding Screen* Living Tower* Plywood with Plywood Planophore Planophore In 3 heights Follow Me → p. 59 → p. 82 → p. 85 Kast*

139 *Not shown in this catalogue. To learn more, contact a dealer near you or visit our website at www.vitra.com INDEX OF PRODUCTS → p. 11, 13, 67, 45, 81, 71, 133 Shoji paper, some painted color color range of red, green Akari Light Sculptures 3 pieces each in the 4 different designs Pillows Maharam Various sizes and Accessories Various designs → p. 123 113, 23, Classic Trays Coffee Mug → p. 82, 123 In 7 colours → p. 85 77, Coat Coat Dots and white → p. 131 → p. 131 designs Algue

Solid alder, black lacquer finish sizes vary according sizes to according vary motif Environmental Enrichment Art Art screen prints on textiles, Eames Wool Blanket Eames House Bird 5 different colours 100% merino 100% wool Eames Elephant → p. 131 11, 13, 53, 3 different sizes, Various models Desk Clocks → p. 120 45, → p. 73, 127 Corniches 6 colours → p. 131 → p. 89 → p. 115 Panels

Olive-, Olive-, industrial- or vintage green Miniatures Miniatures Collection Girard Girard Wool Blanket Graphic Graphic Print Pillows designs and colours Lampe de Bureau Maple Maple wood, solid 100% merino 100% wool 4 colour schemes Matchboxes Various sizes, → p. 127 57, Hang it all 5 patterns, 65 models L’Oiseau → p. 127 → p. 123 → p. 123 → p. 125 → p. 131 6 motifs → p. 89

12 variants in 4 colour schemes beech wood with cord dimmer Powder-coated steel tubing, Diameter 38 cm, 7 colours Potence, Petite Potence 6 differentcolours Paper Napkins various various designs → p. 17, 123 23, Panton Junior Rotary Tray Notebooks → p. 123 23, Seat Seat Dots* → p. 89 27, 2 sizes and 5 colours → p. 124 → p. 111

Omar the Owl, Fernando the Fish 22 Wooden Dolls + Cat & Dog Wooden Dolls, Cat & Dog → p. 11, 13, 37, 129 23, classic red or black Elihu the Elephant, 5 differentcolours Various models 2 sizes in white, → p. 11, 13, 121 Zip Pouches Wall Clocks → p. 89, 124 Zoo Timer Uten.Silo Toolbox → p. 112 → p. 131 → p. 113 3 sizes

The bi-tone and tri-tone shades combination combination of fi ne and coarse and bouclé yarn add vibrancy 5% linen, 5% nylon | 480 g/m (46% polyacrylic, 20% (46% wool, 20% polyacrylic, Corsaro Corsaro is a sophisticated to larger areas. Corsaro is 14% polyester, 10% cotton, 06 anthracite/elephant yarns yarns that give the fabric 03 dark grey melange 04 dark blue melange Mariposa, Suita Mariposa, Family a Mediterranean a flMediterranean air. available available in 7 colours. following furniture 05 stone melange (selection) (selection) Available for Corsaro Credo 12 rock k c o r 2 1 2) regulating regulating fabric that guarantees (95% virgin wool, 5% polyamide | (Repos Family), Panchina (Repos eff ect with a distinctive structure. worsted worsted yarn that feels pleasant tri-tone tri-tone shades create a vibrant Family), Place Mariposa, Sofa, Repos, Petit Repos, Ottoman to the touch. The bi-tone and Suita Family, Organic Chair fabric fabric made of high-quality Alcove Alcove Sofa, Grand Repos, Credo Credo is a durable woollen offi ce environments. Credo is available in 12 colours. Credo Credo is a temperature- and can also be used in a pleasant seat climate 07 black/anthracite 10 pale rose/beige following furniture 09 grey melange Available for the 07 ginger/grey 03 beige/grey (selection) 640 g/m Dumet Index ofmaterials 2 ) (Repos Family), Panchina (Repos a vivid appearance. The natural Family), Suita Mariposa, Family wool, wool, 8% linen, 9% polyamide | Dumet is a cotton mixture with (46% (46% cotton, 15% 22% viscose, and exude Italian fl air. Dumet blended shades look elegant Alcove Alcove Plume, Grand Repos, Repos, Petit Repos, Ottoman is soft is and soft pleasantly cool to the the touch and is available 71 yellow/pastel green 70 grass-green/forest 69 grass-green/ivory 05 sand/anthracite following furniture Available for the 77 nero/forest (selection) in 18 colours. Hopsak 485 485 g/m 2 ) Allstar, Aluminium Group Chair, colourful combinations of colourful warp contrasting, contrasting, muted or brilliantly (100% polyamide (100% g/m | 550 be used in private buildings Hopsak Hopsak is a rich fl atweave and weft open up a whole Eames Plastic Side Chair range range of design options. and public areas, and is Eames Plastic Armchair, durable durable fabric that can available available in 28 colours. Color Wheel Ottoman, 84 blue/moor brown The bi-tone colours in made of polyamide. following furniture Hopsak Hopsak is a robust, Available for the 81 ice blue/ivory 96 red/cognac Coconut Coconut Chair, Organic Organic Chair, 02 silver grey 01 lemon Iroko 2 ) velvety feel. velvety The cooling cotton Iroko is a robust soft, fl atweave (40% cotton, 40% 20% viscose, Iroko Iroko is available in 8 colours. and viscose and fiviscose bres make the fabric fabric stable and durable. appearance appearance and a cosy, containing containing chenille yarn. The pile gives it a grainy polyester I g/m 730 following furniture Available for the 07 dark brown 04 light brown 08 dark grey 06 dark blue 05 steel blue Mariposa 03 sand

2 ) 141 INDEX OF MATERIALS Nordic Nordic about it; the polyamide yarn yarn gives this fabric a vibrant combined combined with the mottled look. The grainy feel of the (85% wool, 15% polyamide Alcove Alcove Plume, Mariposa technical technical values. Moss is guarantees guarantees outstanding material material has something available available in 16 colours. 08 cream/dark grey 12 warm grey/black The Panama weave following furniture 11 graphite/black Available for the (selection) (selection) 04 sandstone 04 sandstone | 450 g/m | 450 Olimpo 11 atlantic 02 pearl Moss 2 ) a very a fivery ne, natural appearance. ensures ensures pleasantly cool seating. The perceptibly high proportion Over Over is available in 9 colours. heavy covering heavy material covering with abrasion-resistant. abrasion-resistant. Olimpo is and a subtle shine. The linen (60% viscose, 21% (60% linen, 21% viscose, 19% viscose makes viscose it robust and an elegant woven structure of of linen ensures pleasantly content content is perceptible and so typical so of typical linen, gives it Place Place Sofa, Suita Family The structure of Olimpo, (70% linen, viscose 30% available available in 10 colours. Mariposa, Place Mariposa, Sofa, cool cool seating, while the Over Over is a moderately following furniture following furniture cotton cotton | g/m 710 06 graphite grey Available for the Available for the (selection) 08 steel grey 03 dark grey Suita Family | 520 | g/m 520 05 slate 01 ivory Over 2 ) 2 ) This slightly felt-like, linen-weave Heart Heart Cone Chair, Living Tower, small percentage of polyamide, fabric fabric is available in 14 vibrant, solid solid colours. (90 % wool, 10 % Tonus is a durable, blended fabric fabric made of wool with a despite its robust structure. Cone Chair, Cone Stool, and feels pleasantly soft polyamide, polyamide, 490 g/m following furniture Available for the (selection) (selection) 68 chocolate 42 chocolate Visiona Stool Amoebe, C1, Leather 43 truffle Tonus 01 black 66 nero 71 sand 2 ) (Embossed (Embossed split cowhide leather, up to hard wear and tear, is easy (Coated leather, 1.1–1.3 mm thick) to care for and can also be used in offi ce environments. Leather is Repos, Ottoman (Repos Family), robust robust and pleasantly fi rm to the been through-dyed, pigmented Soft Soft Pad Chair, Softshell Chair, This split leather is bulky, very grain grain with a beautiful matt to Leather Leather Forte has a fisoft, ne with with an even grain that has increasingly increasingly shiny surface. is made of robust cowhide Grand Grand Repos, Repos, Petit Panchina (Repos Family), Lobby Lobby Chair, Place Sofa, Aluminium Group Chair, and embossed. It stands C1, Cité, Coconut Chair, touch. It is available in 4 Vitra’s standard leather through-dyed through-dyed colours. available available in 9 colours. Leather ForteLeather Suita Family, Waver following furniture Available for the 1.8–2 mm thick) 68 chocolate 65 cognac 69 marron 66 nero Family), Panchina (Repos Family), touch and available in 5 colours. (Semi-aniline leather, mm 1.5–1.7 voluminous, voluminous, strong, warm to the cowhide cowhide leather with a natural, lightly lightly pigmented (semi-aniline grain). grain). It is through-dyed and Petit Repos, Ottoman (Repos (Lounge Chair), Suita Family pronounced pronounced grain (tumble leather). leather). Leather Grand is Leather Leather Grand is a strong Lounge Chair, Ottoman Leather Grand Leather Grand Grand Repos, Repos, following furniture Leather Leather Side Table Available for the Available for 68 chocolate HAL Leather, 77 brown 72 snow 66 nero 71 sand thick) (Aniline leather, mm 1.3–1.5 thick) Repos, Ottoman (Repos Family), cowhide cowhide leather; the untreated appearance. appearance. Leather Natural Leather Leather Natural is a soft very leathery patina leathery in use and is It develops a vital, typically grain grain gives it a natural very is open-pored, breathable Grand Grand Repos, Repos, Petit Leather PremiumLeather Panchina (Repos Family), Leather Natural Leather and warm to the touch. available available in 3 colours. following furniture Available for the (selection) 78 dark sand 68 chocolate Suita Family 01 caramel 66 nero 73 clay y a l c 3 7 Family), Panchina (Repos Family), Lounge Chair, Ottoman (Lounge glove glove leather. Leather Premium leather leather is to soft the touch, like a fl at grain and a subtle gloss. leather leather made of cowhide with Petit Repos, Ottoman (Repos It is through-dyed and lightly Leather Leather Premium is a smooth pigmented. This semi-aniline Soft Soft Pad Chair, Suita Family Fauteuil Direction Pivotant, Aluminium Group Chair, is available in 11 colours. Grand Grand Repos, Repos, (Semi-aniline leather, following furniture Chair), Place Sofa, Available for the 1.1–1.3 mm thick) 68 chocolate 68 chocolate 67 asphalt 67 asphalt 69 marron 77 brown 77 brown 75 camel 75 camel 58 khaki 58 khaki giving giving them a natural particularly construction of construction the robust woods room room climate. The grains varying the the wood, aff ording it protection character. character. Vitra covers its woods Solvay, Solvay, Tabouret Haut, Tabouret gives every gives product a every distinctive appearance. appearance. The oil penetrates product product help create a pleasant surface. Oiled surface. woods age with as tabletops are oiled, making Large, Large, solid wood pieces such a distinctive individual patina. The open pores of this natural them them smooth to the touch and Eames Plastic Armchair RAR, HAL Leather Wood, Hocker, Nelson Nelson Bench, Planophore, Sphere Sphere Table, Stools, Table East River Chair, EM Table, 70 natural oak solid oiled Basel Basel Chair, Coffee Table, that that goes deeper than the Guéridon, Guéridon, Guéridon Bas, with with a protective varnish. 90 smoked oak solid and invariably stable 75 American walnut 75 American walnut Solvay, Solvay, Wood Table, following furniture Compas Direction, Available for the (selection) Wood Bench wood oiled solid oiled Wood EDU, Eames Storage Unit ESU, layers, layers, which are 0.3 to 0.6 mm wood wood is used for the outermost Powder-coated metal can can be made out of veneered 05/88 ecru powder-coated Bistro Bistro Table, Eames Desk Unit technique. The fi nest quality thick. thick. This robust is plywood Plywood Group, Plywood Standard, depending on the product. Wood, Kast, Lounge Chair, Moulded Moulded wooden furniture HAL Ply Wood, Jill Tube, Jill versions versions are also available protective protective varnish; stained EM Table, Folding Screen, Ottoman Ottoman (Lounge Chair), coated coated with an eff ective plywood using plywood a press 02 maple yellowish following furniture Available for the 30 black maple (selection) (selection) (textured) Tray Table Veneer 54 maple walnut Contract Contract Table, Eames Desk Unit protects protects the metal from moisture may be smooth and shiny, fi nely EDU, Eames Storage Unit ESU, Fauteuil de Salon, Kast, Lampe Petit Potence, Prismatic Table, The powder coating on metal de Bureau, Map Table, Metal Depending on the product, it EM Table, Fauteuil Direction, surfaces is surfaces extremely robust, Side Table, Outdoor, Physix, Rise Rise Table, Soft Pad Chaise, 01/12 deep black powder- 35 basalt powder-coated Fauteuil Direction Pivotant, .03, A-Table, .03, Bistro Table, 91 mint powder-coated Cité, Compas Direction, Standard, Standard SP, and is scratch-resistant. structured structured or silky matt. Plate Table, Potence, following furniture coated coated (textured) Available for the Trapèze, Waver

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