v
www.vitra.com
The Home Collection Novelties 2013
The Home Collection Novelties 2013
v
Home Collection new products 2013 In the Vitra Home Collection, contemporary designs and classics excitingly complement each other: the 20th century icons repeatedly adapt to new conditions and have a look that is just as fresh as the latest designs. The updating of surfaces and cover fabrics is just as important as the regular renewal of the colour themes. In cooperation with the Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, Vitra is working on a colour library for the Home Collection that does justice to every design and enables all colours to be perfectly combined so that they mutually complement each other. The Home Collection 2013 features the first results of this colour library by Vitra.
Daylight Wheel Hella Jongerius, 2011
Novelties 2013
3
Alcove Plume Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Novelties 2013
5
Alcove Plume Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2013 The Alcove sofa family is proof that a sofa can be so much more than a piece of furniture and become a room in room. With high, flexible side and back panels, its members provide different kinds of retreats. With Alcove Plume Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have now added a sofa with a seat height near the floor that features purposely emphasised homeliness to the Alcove family. The thick, generously cut seat cushions symbolise and offer the ultimate comfort. They have a soft profile without the user sinking too deeply into them. Together with the quilted side panels and the loose pointed pillows that are typical for the sofa family, they offer cosy comforts and a type of nest. Thus, Alcove Plume invites you to put your feet up and comfortably cuddle into the cosy fabric. Alcove Plume Two-Seater
Alcove Plume Fauteuil
Alcove Plume Ottoman
Alcove Plume Three-Seater
Novelties 2013
7
Grand Repos Antonio Citterio, 2013 Introducing the Repos and Grand Repos lounge chairs, Vitra and Antonio Citterio bring a new quality of comfort and motion to the living area: With their generous padding, inviting armrests and high back, the elegant swivel-based lounge chairs exude an extraordinary kind of comfort. A synchronised spring-tension mechanism concealed inside is adjustable to the user’s weight and ensures that the seat can be moved from the upright seating position to a reclined, relaxed pose and can be continuously locked in any position. This ensures high sitting comfort and optimum back support throughout the entire range of motion. Repos and Grand Repos are available in a version with a 5 cm higher leg that is particularly suitable for public areas such as lobbies.
Grand Repos New seat height
Grand Repos
Novelties 2013
9
Wall Clocks George Nelson, 1948 – 1960 The well-known Wall Clocks by George Nelson are an expression of the mood of change in mid-century North America. With the goal of bringing modern design to American homes, George Nelson designed a range of everyday objects, including a wide selection of wall clocks. Three of the popular wall clocks are now available in black: The Sunflower Clock, the Petal Clock and the Sunburst Clock. These classics make outstanding accessories for the black version of the Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames.
Sunburst Clock
Sunflower Clock
Petal Clock
Novelties 2013
11
Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Eames Stool Charles & Ray Eames, Petal Clock George Nelson
Novelties 2013
13
Lounge Chair & Ottoman Charles & Ray Eames, 1956
Eames Stool Charles & Ray Eames, 1960
The Lounge Chair is perhaps one of the best known creations of Charles and Ray Eames. Its high comfort, its quality in material and workmanship, as well as its iconic shape, have made the chair a classic of modern furniture history. The Lounge Chair & Ottoman is now available in a black version. The shells in black ash, the pitch black leather and the carefully chosen details such as the aluminium parts in pitch black give the chair an elegant and exquisite look. Like all Lounge Chairs, the dark version is also available in two sizes.
The Eames Stools were created in 1960: Time Inc. commissioned the Eames Office to furnish three lobbies in the Rockefeller Center in New York. The solid stools that are carved out on a lathe are available in various versions that differ in terms of the centre part through their profiles. In contrast to the previous models A, B and C, the new model D is made of black lacquered ash and is not only suitable for use as a stool, but is also ideal as a fixed occasional table.
Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Eames Stool Modell D
Novelties 2013
15
ESU Charles & Ray Eames
Novelties 2013
17
Eames Storage Unit ESU Charles & Ray Eames, 1949 In 1949, Charles and Ray Eames developed ESU as a system of free-standing shelves. Similar to the simultaneously constructed Eames House, it is designed according to the principles of industrial series production. Its high-quality materials and colours gave ESU a homely look. Together with the Eames Office and the Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, a carefully defined new colour composition was chosen to give ESU a fresh and contemporary look and still celebrate the spirit of the 1940s and the 1950s. The second feature of the new ESU is the adjustment of the horizontal dimensions and the expansion of the variants that turns ESU into a veritable family of shelves: ESU Shelf was widened and the individual shelves were thus enlarged. It is also available in various heights, from a sideboard to a high bookcase. ESU Bookcase retains its previous dimensions. The Eames Desk Unit EDU also sports the new colour concept.
ESU 505 × 1795 × 420 mm
ESU 820 × 1795 × 420 mm
ESU 1175 × 1795 × 420 mm
Novelties 2013
19
Eames Plastic Chair Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 The Eames Plastic Chairs rank among the best known designs in 20th century furniture design. Today, their organically shaped seat shell is practically the prototype of this kind of chair and the shell can be combined with various bases. The maple wood bases of the models DSW and DAW are now available in different colours. Thus, in combination with the options for seat or complete upholstery and the large colour range for plastic and fabrics, they can be even more individually customised to personal preferences and existing living environments. Furthermore, the seat shells are now available in the colour “basalt�.
Eames Plastic Armchair DAW
Eames Plastic Armchair DAW
Eames Plastic Side Chair DSW
Novelties 2013
21
Eames Wire Chair DKR and DKW Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 The Wire Chair was created the same year as the Eames Plastic Chair and, like this chair, is a sign of Charles and Ray Eames’ intense study of the design of the one-piece, organically shaped seat shell. The seat shell of chromium-plated steel wire gives the amazingly comfortable chair the expression of technical lightness. Now the Wire Chair is available with a dark powder coating. This emphasises the transparency of the seat shell and simultaneously gives the chair a homely touch. DKW, another new model with a wooden base, amplifies this homely touch even further. For the maple base, various wood colours are available. In addition, the Wire Chair can be fitted without upholstery, with a seat cushion or with seat and backrest cushions. Due to their shape, the latter are dubbed “bikini”.
Wire Chair DKW
Wire Chair DKR
Wire Chair DKW
Novelties 2013
23
Hang it all Charles & Ray Eames, 1953 Hang it all is a cheerful alternative to boring wardrobes. Instead of simple hooks, the brightly coloured wooden balls of Hang it all encourage you to hang up literally everything. Thanks to the regular distance between the balls, the wardrobes can be mounted next to each other as often as you like. The original colour composition of Hang it all was from Ray Eames. In celebration of what would have been her 100th birthday in December 2012, Vitra and the Eames Office are now launching three new versions of the coat rack. The models feature the fresh colours of red, green and white – and represent excerpts of the new Vitra Colour Library.
Hang it all
Hang it all
Novelties 2013
25
Organic Chair Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, 1940 The Organic Chair, a comfortable little leather chair, was created in 1940 as a contribution to the “Organic Design in Home Furnishings” competition of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In terms of their shape, the various versions of the design were ahead of their time. But due to lack of production techniques, the chair didn’t reach series production at that time. It wasn’t until 1950 that organically shaped seat shells could be produced and sold in larger quantities, exemplified by the Plastic Armchair of Charles and Ray Eames or the Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen. But the Organic Chair is now being launched with an expanded fabric palette and thus a larger selection of colours. For the first time ever, the base is available in light oak. The Organic Chair is also available as the Organic Highback chair with a high backrest and longer and wider armrests. The Organic Conference version is suitable for sitting at a table.
Organic Chair
Organic Conference
Organic Conference
Novelties 2013
27
Standard, EM Table Jean ProuvĂŠ
Novelties 2013
29
Standard Jean Prouvé, 1934 /1950 A chair is subjected to the most strain on its back legs as it must carry the weight of the upper body. Jean Prouvé’s concise interpretation of this simple recognition can be seen in the Standard chair: Whereas tubular steel is sufficient for the front legs that are subjected to less strain, the chair’s back legs form a voluminous hollow body that transfers the strain to the floor.
Standard
Novelties 2013
31
Standard SP, EM Table Jean ProuvĂŠ
Novelties 2013
33
Standard SP Jean Prouvé, 1934 /1950 Standard SP (Siège en Plastique) brings the iconic chair up-to-date without changing anything about its form: A seat and backrest of robust plastic in a carefully chosen colour palette gives Standard SP a contemporary look. The plastic parts can be combined in various colours and easily switched out or replaced. To match the plastic surface, the bases feature a resistant, matt powder coating and, last but not least, Standard SP is an economic chair alternative. To match the Standard SP, a new version of Jean Prouvé’s EM Table is being launched with an HPL tabletop and a base that is in the same colour and structure of powder coating as the chair. Standard SP
Novelties 2013
35
EM Table Jean Prouvé, 1950 At the beginning of the 1950s, Jean Prouvé developed the EM Table for the “Maison-Tropique” project. The table that was defined by his design right down to the very last detail follows Prouvé’s typical aesthetics of necessity. It illustrates the force path and the static connections in a way that is otherwise only featured in engineering constructions. EM Table is now an even higher quality thanks to its new tabletops in oiled solid wood. The solid wood tabletops in oak or walnut give the table an exclusive note and feature a very pleasant feel. The height of the base is adjusted to contemporary requirements and the colour concept has been revised. The EM Table can thus be ideally combined with Prouvé’s Standard chairs, but also with various other chairs. Another new design is the EM Table with HPL tabletop and a base that is powdercoated in the same colours and structure as the base of the Standard SP chair. .
EM Table
Novelties 2013
37
Table Solvay Jean Prouvé, 1941
Guéridon Jean Prouvé, 1950
During the years of 1941 and 1942, Jean Prouvé’s studios planned and realised various interior design projects for the chemical company Solvay. Among his many designs of this time, there was also a wooden table that is a prime example of Prouvé’s creations: The necessities of statics and the force path are clearly reflected in his design details – similar to the later EM Table that differs from the Table Solvay due to its metal table legs. When the Table Solvay was created during World War II, there was a metal shortage and so the table legs were made of wood. Table Solvay’s tabletop is available in three different kinds of wood and the base is made of the same wood. The solid oiled woods give Table Solvay a high-quality homely feel and compensate for its cool design.
The round table Guéridon has also been given a makeover: The legs, materials and surfaces are now the same as those of Table Solvay.
Table Solvay
Tabouret Solvay Jean Prouvé, 1941 Tabouret Solvay is a simple, robust stool made of solid wood with a signature design that is visible at first glance: Jean Prouvé developed it, applying the design principles that he is known for. Thanks to its level seat, Tabouret Solvay can also be used as an occasional table.
Guéridon
Tabouret Solvay
Novelties 2013
39
Compas Direction Jean Prouvé, 1953 Jean Prouvé developed the Compas Table in various models around 1950, applying the construction principles that he is known for. All share elegantly splayed, narrow legs in metal, a formal reminder of a compass – in French, “le compas”. The oiled solid wood tabletops give Compas Direction an individual touch. With its compact dimensions, the table is ideal for the contemporary, largely paperless, home office, where it cuts a fine figure, particularly in combination with the Fauteuil Direction.
Compas Direction
Fauteuil Direction, Compas Direction
Novelties 2013
41
Fauteuil Direction Jean Prouvé, 1951
Fauteuil de Salon Jean Prouvé, 1939
Fauteil Direction is a well designed chair in which you can sit comfortably at the table. It pays homage to Prouvé’s typical philosophy of focusing on design factors. The little chair is perfect for the home office where, particularly in combination with the small desk Compas Direction, it creates an individual touch and can also be used as a comfortable dining chair. In addition, Fauteuil Direction also looks great in elegant lobbies, restaurants or waiting areas.
Fauteuil de Salon combines plain surfaces into a complete architectural form with a comfortable seat and backrest. Rediscovered in the archives of the French design engineer, the chair’s colour was adapted for modern tastes. Thanks to the armrests in oiled solid wood and Prouvé’s typical philosophy of focusing on design factors, Fauteuil de Salon goes perfectly with other products in the revamped Prouvé Collection.
Fauteuil Direction
Fauteuil de Salon
Novelties 2013
43
A-Table & .03 Maarten van Severen
Novelties 2013
45
A-Table & .03 Maarten Van Severen, 1992 / 2005 The A-Table is one of the puristic designs that made Maarten Van Severen famous and characterises his work. The table offers emblematic appeal and carefully balanced proportions. The name A-Table refers to the characteristic A form of the table legs. The first A-Tables were already created in Van Severen’s furniture workshop in 1992. Vitra has now revised the A-Table and finished the tabletop with an easy-care linoleum surface. In a patented process, the top is fitted with an edge out of the same work material to produce the monolithic appearance sought after by Van Severen. This is further underlined by the black power-coated table legs. Maarten Van Severen’s .03 chair, which is also available in a dark version, goes together well with the A-table. Linoleum is a traditional material made of natural components and is known for its robustness.
A-Table
.03
Novelties 2013
47
Sphere Table Hella Jongerius, Tip Ton Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Novelties 2013
49
Sphere Table Hella Jongerius, 2012
Oursin Hella Jongerius, 2013
The Sphere Table is a solid wood table with a large half-sphere of opalescent acrylic glass, also known as “Bubble�. It screens off the room, making the table ideal for the home office. The Sphere Table combines a futuristic-looking sphere with the familiar archetype of a traditional table and thus makes a statement in any environment.
Like all designs of Hella Jongerius, Oursin also bears the clear signature of the Dutch designer: The soft seating furniture with its loving details and the various contrasting colour combinations makes a bold statement in any living environment. Oursin is both a spontaneous seating option and a decorative ottoman for lounge chairs and sofas. The shape and the ray-shaped pattern are reminiscent of the sea urchin that gave Oursin its name. The knit-to-fit cover was specially developed for Oursin and is easy to remove and clean. Thanks to the robust floor cover, the pouf can be used everywhere.
Sphere Table
Oursin
Novelties 2013
51
Vitra is represented worldwide. To find a Vitra partner in your area, go to www.vitra.com/dealers Imprint
Distribution rights
Art Direction: Florian Böhm, Annahita Kamali Design: FBO, München
All the designs shown here are protected under law. Vitra and Vitra Design Museum have been awarded the intangible property rights to manufacture and sell these products by the owners in question and hold the exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights worldwide. However, the following restrictions apply:
Photography: Marc Eggimann, Roul van Tour Translations: Wordinc GmbH, Hamburg Lithography: GZD Media, Ditzingen Print: Designpress, Renningen Production: Netzwerk P, Stuttgart 2013, art. no. 09152602 Vitra Campus Charles-Eames-Str. 2 D-79576 Weil am Rhein 0049 (0) 7621 702 3500 vitrahaus@vitra.com www.vitra.com
Charles & Ray Eames → Worldwide distribution rights for Organic Chair, La Chaise, Eames Elephant and for the Miniatures Collection. Otherwise, distribution rights for furniture in Europe and the Middle East only. For territories outside please contact Herman Miller Inc. Eames House Bird → Worldwide distribution rights. George Nelson → Worldwide distribution rights for all clocks and for the Miniatures Collection. Otherwise, distribution rights for furniture in Europe and the Middle East only. For territories outside please contact Herman Miller Inc. Isamu Noguchi → Distribution rights for Akari Light Sculptures are restricted to Europe (apart from France) and Australia. The Coffee Table distribution rights for North America are held by Herman Miller Inc., the Dining Table distribution rights for North America are held by Knoll Inc. Sori Yanagi → Worldwide distribution rights for Elephant Stool, distribution rights for Butterfly Stool are restricted to Europe, Africa, North and South America. Classic Pillows & Repeat Pillows → Distribution rights for Europe and Japan. For other regions please contact Maharam Inc., New York. The design of the Eames Aluminium Chair and the Eames name are registered trademarks. The design of the Eames Lounge Chair and the Eames name are registered trademarks. The design of the Panton Chair and the Panton name are registered trademarks. v® All intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, patents and copyrights are reserved. Nothing contained in this brochure may be reproduced without written permission.