Vitra is known worldwide for both its iconic pieces and its new designs from internationally acclaimed designers. The company’s products and concepts are developed in Switzerland by applying a diligent design process that brings together the company’s engineering excellence with the creativity of leading international designers. We spoke with Managing Director Josef Kaiser about the [...]
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Inspiration Behind Vitra’s Chairless by Alejandro Aravena
July 27, 2010 – 12:30 pm
The inspiration behind Vitra‘s Chairless by Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena. The Indians of the Ayoreo tribe in northern Paraguay make use of a seat strap which they tighten around their legs and back. This is where the development of Chairless began. Subjugated during the 19th and 20th century, the Indians of the Gran Chaco of [...]
NeoCon 2010: Vitra Lounge
June 14, 2010 – 12:00 pm
The Vitra lounge in the South Lobby of the Merchandise Mart, in collaboration with Création Baumann.
ICFF 2010: Vitra
May 15, 2010 – 2:00 pm
Here’s a peak at the launch of Vitra‘s collaboration with textile company Création Baumann from last night’s event at Vitra’s New York showroom. Also on the agenda was a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Panton Chair!
