Design Classics
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Vitra ES 104 Lobby Chair
£4598.40
ES 104 Lobby Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1960
The Lobby Chair's structural principle makes it similar in terms of comfort to the Lounge Chair. It consists of three individual upholstered sections connected by means of aluminium side sections. The Lobby Chairs were originally designed for the lobby at the Rockefeller Center in New York, in subsequent years various versions were produced, but they all have one thing in common: outstanding comfort. An Executive chair on a 5-star base with castors, adjustable back tilt mechanism and seat height. -
Vitra ES 108/ES 105 Office Chair
£4442.00
Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1960
Lobby Chair's structural principle makes it similar in terms of comfort to Lounge Chair. It consists of three individual upholstered sections connected by means of metal side sections. The Lobby Chairs were originally designed for the lobby at the Rockefeller Center in New York, in subsequent years various versions were produced, but they all have one thing in common: outstanding sitting comfort. The ES108 (taller version) and the ES105 (wider version) have a die-cast aluminium frame and polyurethane foam upholstery. -
Vitra ESU Bookcase
£1803.60
ESU Bookcase Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1949
ESU – Eames Storage Units
In 1949, Charles and Ray Eames developed a new system of free-standing multifunctional shelves which - similar to the Eames House that dates from the same time - were constructed strictly in keeping with the principles of industrial mass production: the Eames Storage Units (ESU). ESU doors are made of moulded plywood with brightly painted screens and height adjustable legs. -
Vitra ESU Shelf
£901.20
ESU Shelf designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1949
ESU – Eames Storage Units
In 1949, Charles and Ray Eames developed a new system of free-standing multifunctional shelves which - similar to the Eames House that dates from the same time - were constructed strictly in keeping with the principles of industrial mass production: the Eames Storage Units (ESU). ESU doors are made of moulded plywood with brightly painted screens and height adjustable legs. -
Vitra Gueridon Dining Table
£1446.00
Guerdion Dining Table designed by Jean Prouvé in 1949
Prouvé designed the Guéridon Table, with its particularly impressive structural clarity, for the University of Paris. This wooden table proves that modern tables do not have to be made of steel and glass and offers a variation on Prouvé's standard formal language, with its architectural overtones, by using a natural material -
Vitra Hang It All
£194.40
Hang It All Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1953
Used instead of simple hooks, these brightly-coloured wooden spheres were aimed at encouraging children to hang up "all their things". Because the distance between the spheres always remains the same, Hang it can be extended as required and is a cheerful alternative to boring clothes-hooks, not only for children's rooms but also hallways, bedrooms, restaurants, offices etc. -
Vitra La Chaise
£4936.80
La Chaise designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1948
Charles and Ray Eames designed La Chaise in 1948 for a competition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, inspired by "Floating Figure", a sculpture by Gaston Lachaise. It is the unbelievable elegance of this assertive seating sculpture that enables any number of sitting and reclining positions, which is so very appealing. It has long since established itself as an icon of Organic Design. -
Vitra Nelson Bench
£1028.40
Nelson Bench Designed by George Nelson in 1946
This bench's clear, straightforward lines reflect Nelson's architectural background. Like many design classics it can be used flexibly as either a bench or an occasional table. Made of wooden slats in ash with a natural finish. Black lacquered base also made of ash. Available in two different sizes -
Vitra Organic Chair
£1232.40
Organic Chair designed by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen in 1940
The Organic Chair is a comfortable small reading chair and was made in 1940 as a contribution to the New York MoMA's "Organic Design in Home Furnishings" competition. Formally speaking it was ahead of its time, but owing to the lack of manufacturing techniques, never went into series production. It was not until after 1950 that it became possible to manufacture larger quantities of organically shaped seat shells and market them. The first were chairs such as Eames' famous Plastic Armchair or Saarinen's Tulip Chair. -
Vitra Panton Chair
£200.00
Panton Chair Designed by Verner Panton in 1999
A true design classic. Because of technical progress in plastics processing, the Panton Chair has been through a number of production phases since its original launch. The last version of the chair authorised by Verner Panton was produced in collaboration with the designer at the end of the 1990s. The chair comes in a matt finish with a choice of 6 colours -
Vitra Utensilo
£204.00
Utensilo designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969
With its different-sized and shaped containers, its metal hooks and clips, Utensilo organises offices, kitchens, workshops, bathrooms and children's rooms. Vitra Design Museum produces both the original 1969 version of Utensilo and a smaller one dating from 1970. Utensilo I is the larger of the two versions
