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H O M E STO R I E S F O R W I N T E R A GIFT FOR ALL
There’s no place like home. It is where you can gather your thoughts, family and friends. And at this time of the year it glows: heart-warming becomes more than a state of mind. The perfect setting for Vitra’s Home Stories for Winter. Seasonal tales for each and every generation, full of ideas, with ‘a gift for all’ at their heart. Vitra shares its creative spirit, celebrating original design, a gift that all can cherish. This year’s Winter offer is a unique one, as richly varied and individual as any family, made up of limited editions, new product launches and complemented with existing products. Its accessories, textiles and furniture, classic and contemporary, are lovingly crafted by designers such as Charles & Ray Eames, Antonio Citterio, George Nelson, Alexander Girard, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Hella Jongerius, and Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby. 3
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And once the cheers of gift-giving are over, with Vitra you have an object that promises to last a lifetime or even beyond.
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1. Grand Repos & Ottoman, Antonio Citterio, 2011
Our gift to you: if you purchase a Lounge Chair or Grand Repos between 1 November 2015 and
2. Wooden Dolls Cat & Dog, Alexander Girard, 1963 3. Akari 1N, Isamu Noguchi, 1951
31 January 2016, you may select a complimentary gift from the Black Collection: an Eames Elephant,
4. Eames Elephant, Charles & Ray Eames, 1945 5. Panton Junior, Verner Panton, 1959/1960
a Sunburst Clock, an Occasional Table LTR, ‘Hang it all’ or the Wooden Dolls Cat & Dog (small).
Grand Repos The Grand Repos lounge chair by Antonio Citterio introduces a new level of comfort and flexibility to the home environment: with its generous padding, inviting armrests and high backrest, this elegant swivel-based lounge chair imparts an image of supreme comfort. And thanks to the synchronised mechanism concealed beneath the upholstery, sitters can move from an upright posture to a reclined angle for resting and lock the backrest in any position. Grand Repos is now offered in a limited edition of 350 featuring a contemporary and innovative two-tone knit, whose geometric lines form a graphic pattern. The playful effect of this pattern interacts with the timeless aesthetic of Grand Repos, emphasising the curving contours of the chair and tracing the lines of its seams. The combination of the fabric with a base in the special colour of metallic dark grey gives the chair a uniquely elegant, understated character.
Razzle Dazzle, colour zinc powder-coated in metallic dark grey (smooth)
73 clay 02 aluminium polished
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07 ginger/grey
08 black forest
02 aluminium polished
02 aluminium polished
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Grand Repos & Ottoman Antonio Citterio, 2011
Our gift to you: if you purchase a Lounge Chair or Grand Repos between 1 November 2015 and 31 January 2016, you may select a complimentary gift from the Black Collection: a Eames Elephant, a Sunburst Clock, an Occasional Table LTR, ‘Hang it all’ or the Wooden Dolls Cat & Dog (small).
1. Grand Repos & Ottoman, Leather Premium, Antonio Citterio, 2011 2. Eames House Bird
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1. Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Charles & Ray Eames, 1956 2. Wooden Dolls Cat & Dog, Alexander Girard, 1963 Our gift to you: if you purchase a Lounge Chair or Grand Repos between 1 November 2015 and
3. Metal Wall Relief Sun, Alexander Girard, 1966 4. Eames Storage Unit ESU, Shelf, Charles & Ray Eames, 1949 5. Occasional Table LTR, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 6. Wiggle Stool, Frank Gehry, 1972/2007
31 January 2016, you may select a complimentary gift from the Black Collection: an Eames Elephant,
7. Eames Plastic Armchair RAR, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
a Sunburst Clock, an Occasional Table LTR, ‘Hang it all’ or the Wooden Dolls Cat & Dog (small).
Lounge Chair
Eames Plastic Armchair RAR
The Eames Lounge Chair is one of Vitra’s most famous classics. To do justice to this important legacy, the
The Rocking Armchair Rod Base, or RAR, is a small, iconic rocking chair mounted on wooden runners.
previous production of the Lounge Chair was limited to just a few versions based on historic predecessors:
This winter, a new black version – which is being launched as part of the Vitra Black Collection – is sure to
the classic model as well as white and black editions – despite the fact that Charles and Ray Eames had also
add an elegant accent to any interior.
developed numerous other variations. In 2014, Vitra updated its leather collection in collaboration with Hella Jongerius, increasing the range of colours for Premium leather to 22 hues. The Dutch designer has now used this palette to create new, carefully coordinated colour compositions for the Lounge Chair by combining Premium leather covers, wood veneers and bases in complementary shades. The expanded selection offers a wide range of new configurations, making it easy to find a chair that is ideally suited to personal tastes and preferences. The new versions of the Lounge Chair are also available in the classic size or with new dimensions.
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72 snow white pigmented walnut 03 aluminium polished
93 brandy santos palisander 03/12 aluminium polished/deep black powder-coated (smooth)
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74 olive white pigmented walnut 03 aluminium polished
61 umbra grey black pigmented walnut 03 aluminium polished
67 asphalt black ash 12 deep black powder-coated (smooth)
73 clay white pigmented walnut 03 aluminium polished
Lounge Chair & Ottoman Charles & Ray Eames, 1956
1. Eames Plastic Armchair RAR, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 2. Eames House Bird
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1. Wood Table, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2. Eames Plastic Armchair DAW, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 3. Stools, Charles & Ray Eames, 1960 4. Wooden Doll Cat large, Alexander Girard, 1963 5. Wall Clocks - Sunflower Clock, George Nelson, 1948-1960 6. Eames Plastic Side Chair DSW, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 7. Eames House Bird 8. Girard Wool Blankets, Alexander Girard, 1961/1971 9. Akari 70EN, Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Using the Eames Plastic Chair configurator at www.vitra.com/epc, select your favourite combination from a multitude of colours, seat cushions and bases.
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4 1. Belleville Table, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 2. Belleville Chair Wood, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 3. Belleville Armchair Wood, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 4. Belleville Chair Leather, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 5. Akari UF3-Q, Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Belleville Belleville is the name of the vibrant Paris neighbourhood where the designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have their studio. Visual references for the Belleville Chair can be found in the classic French bistro furnishings and lively atmosphere of this Parisian quarter. The chair’s familiar shape - even in a contemporary context - might at first be taken for granted, yet it also evokes a sense of mystery and bemusement, since the materiality, construction and fabrication of the chair only become apparent at second glance. Paired with the Belleville Tables, the Belleville Chair and Armchair form a unified yet diverse group - a hybrid family of furnishings whose forms and materials are harmoniously coordinated. Thus the chairs and tables can be attractively combined in bustling bistro settings as well as sleekly modern galleries or diversely styled home environments. 6
Belleville Table Bistro
Belleville Armchair Wood
17 light oak 12 deep black powder-coated (textured)
10 natural oak, with protective varnish 12 deep black
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Belleville Armchair Plastic
Belleville Table Bistro
Belleville Chair Plastic
Belleville Chair Plastic
94 moss grey 12 deep black
01 white (textured) 12 deep black
12 deep black
30 cream 12 deep black
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Belleville Armchair Plastic
Rectangular table, 2000 x 800 mm
Belleville Armchair Fabric
12 deep black 12 deep black
90 smoked oak solid wood oiled 12 deep black
03 blue-grey 12 deep black
1. Belleville Table Bistro, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 2. Belleville Chair Plastic, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 Belleville Family Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015
3. Belleville Armchair Plastic, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2015 4. Planophore, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 5. Akari 1N, Isamu Noguchi, 1951 6. Wall Clocks - Asterisk Clock, George Nelson, 1948-1960
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1. Polder Compact, Hella Jongerius, 2015 2. Occasional Table LTR, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 3. Greeting Cards, Alexander Girard, 1965-1971
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1. Mariposa 3-Seater, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 2. Mariposa Love Seat, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 3. Mariposa Ottoman, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2014 4. Hexagonal Table, Alexander Girard, 1967 5. Wall Clock - Sunburst Clock, George Nelson, 1948-1960 6. Eames House Bird 7. Girard Wool Blankets, Alexander Girard, 1961/1971
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Black Collection Like no other colour, black evokes a timeless elegance. Vitra has applied this insight to the new Black Collection, which presents several new accessories and design objects along with re-editions of classic pieces – all in shades of black. Learn more about the Black Collection beginning
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1 November 2015 at www.vitra.com/winterstories.
1. Wall Clocks - Sunflower Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960 2. Wall Clock - Sunburst Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960 3. Wall Clock - Triangle Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960 1
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4. Hang it all Charles & Ray Eames, 1953 5. Wooden Dolls Cat & Dog Alexander Girard, 1963 3
6. Eames Plastic Armchair RAR Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 7. Eames Wool Blanket Charles & Ray Eames, 1947 8. Occasional Table LTR Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
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9. Eames Elephant Charles & Ray Eames, 1945
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10. Eames House Bird
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1. Hang it all, Charles & Ray Eames, 1953 2. Eames Wool Blanket, Charles & Ray Eames, 1947 3. Zip Pouches, Alexander Girard, 1965 4. Eames House Bird 5. Akari 10A , Isamu Noguchi, 1951 6. Coffee Mugs, Alexander Girard, 1971 7. Occasional Table LTR, Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
Accessories 10. Corniches Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2012
The right combination of large and small objects, patterns and colours creates a special atmosphere of ease and contentment. The eye travels from one thing to the next, collecting impressions along the way.
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1. Metal Wall Relief Heart Alexander Girard, 1966
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12. Nativity Scene Alexander Girard, 1961
2. Metal Wall Relief Sun Alexander Girard, 1966
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15. Guestbook Alexander Girard, 1952
5. Coffee Mugs Alexander Girard, 1971
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16. Miniatures Collection Vitra Design Museum, 1820 - 2008
6. Rotary Tray Jasper Morrison, 2014
17. Graphic Print Pillows Alexander Girard, 1961
7. Girard Wool Blankets Alexander Girard, 1961/1971
18. Toolbox Arik Levy, 2010
8. Paper Napkins Alexander Girard, 1953-1961
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14. Coat Dots Hella Jongerius, 2013
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4. Hang it all Charles & Ray Eames, 1953
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13. Uten.Silo Dorothee Becker, 1969
3. Embroidered Pillows Alexander Girard, 1952
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11. Wooden Doll Little Devil Alexander Girard, 1952
19. Greeting Cards Alexander Girard, 1965-1971
9. Desk Clocks George Nelson, 1947/1953
20. Occasional Table LTR Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
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2015, Art. no. 09174702