Charles and Ray Eames augmented the interior “collage” of the Eames House with numerous objects brought back from their extensive travels. The figure of a black wooden bird — evidently one of their most prized objects of American folk art — has stood in the centre of their living room for over fifty years. Also seen as an accessory in many of the Eameses’ photographs.
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.