Frank Gehry is well known for his use of unusual materials. With his “Easy Edges” furniture he succeeded in giving a new aesthetic dimension to such an everyday material as cardboard. Despite their appearing bafflingly simple, the “Easy Edges” are nonetheless constructed with an architect’s care and are extremely robust and sturdy. Having given them a makeover from the world of colour, Gehry has given the “Easy Edges” a new dimension – colourfulness.
Vitra, a Swiss furniture and design furniture company founded in 1950, aims to improve the quality of homes, offices and public spaces through design furnishing solutions. Vitra offers a wide range of furnishings along with watches, small accessory items, fabrics, children's furniture and miniatures.
The company has always relied on the creative talent of world-renowned designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Verner Panton, Antonio Citterio, Philippe Starck, Bořek Šípek, Mario Bellini, Glen Oliver Löw, Dieter Thiel, Jasper Morrison, Alberto Meda and Jean Prouvé. The main strengths of Vitra furnishings are materials longevity, aesthetics and the solidity, as is shown by its classic design pieces, still in production since 1950.
Vitra Originals products are covered by a 10-years warranty, learn more.