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12 Days of Gifts from Vitra
From renowned designers like George Nelson, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Alexander Girard and more, Vitra has been introducing the world to iconic, modern designs for over half a century. Known for creating vibrant living spaces with their playful decor, timeless furniture and surprising accents, here are some of our favorite designs and creations from Vitra that are sure to enchant this holiday season.
Inspired by a piece of American folk art fondly kept in the home of Charles & Ray Eames, the Eames House Bird is re-envisioned for contemporary times in black-lacquered solid alder with steel wire legs.
Wooden Dolls Collection by Alexander Girard for Vitra
Distinct in their joyful-but-grim, yet completely charming personalities, Alexander Girard’s Wooden Dolls Collection stems from the artist’s informed passion for the local popular art of Asia, South America and Eastern Europe.
From one of America’s most original designers, George Nelson, Vitra's clocks are geometric, whimsical and functional works of art. These iconic timepieces are authentic re-editions of the original mid-century creations, licensed by the Nelson estate.
L'Oiseau Ceramic by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra
Fascinated with representing animals in all forms, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s L’Oiseau Ceramic is a work of superior craftsmanship: distilled and uncomplicated in design, yet immediately recognizable as a bird.
Panton Junior Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra
An icon of design now perfectly proportioned for a child. The first chair of its kind to be made entirely out of a single piece of plastic, the Panton Junior Chair is beloved for its bright and bold personality.
Eames Elephants by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra
Originally conceived in 1945, the playful yet majestic Eames Elephants can be both toy and chair for the imagination of a child. As shown here with polypropylene construction, this good-humored design can be used indoors and out.
Nelson Night Clock by George Nelson for Vitra
A timeless classic of mid-century modern design. Created in 1948, the Nelson Night Clock’s brass finish, fish-eye lens style face and compact size combine for a design sure to delight for decades.
Uten.Silo by Dorothee Becker for Vitra
A place for everything, and everything in its place. Designed in 1969, the Uten.Silo is fit with clips, hooks and variously-sized pockets for the practical and tidy storage of odds and ends.
Cork Family by Jasper Morrison for Vitra
Light yet tough, and pleasant to the touch. Robust in design, the Cork Family is created from its namesake, natural cork, and is comprised of three members that can easily adapt from side table to stool and back again.
Metal Wall Relief, Sun by Alexander Girard for Vitra
A whimsical touch to classic modern design, the Metal Wall Relief, Sun was designed for the artist’s Santa Fe home, and features one of his original motifs: the sun, now smiling.
Toolbox by Arik Lévy for Vitra
Grab it and go. The convenient and lightweight Toolbox storage caddy is designed with multi-purpose in mind, with sectioned off compartments for tools, gardening gadgets, and crafting supplies.
Corniche Wall Shelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra
Reminiscent in shape of a seaside cliff, the Corniche Wall Shelf is sculptural storage in its finest form, creating the opportunity for surprising spontaneity.
