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VitraHaus Inspirations 2 /2013
VitraHaus Level 3
Vitra ClassicsThough still dedicated to the theme “Vitra Classics”, the installation
on the third floor of the VitraHaus has just been redesigned and taken on a completely new look. With a ceiling height of seven meters,
it is the highest of the four levels and provides a sensational view into the floor below, thereby representing one of the most interesting
parts of the building from an architectural point of view.
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Story boxesIn the new installation, every designer of the Vitra Classics is represented by one box.
The large-scale installation consists of three different elements dealing with the seven designers Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi, Verner Panon and Jean Prouvé, who mark Vitra’s beginnings as a furniture manufacturer and have played a key role in taking the company to where it stands today. Not only does the ensemble demonstrate how their works are still relevant in a modern-day context, but also reveals interesting details from the Vitra archives.
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Collage A furniture arrangement provides inspiration for furnishing one’s home with Vitra Classics.
Timeline A chronological installation on
the wall reveals interesting details about Vitra and the designers
of the Vitra Classics.
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Small but powerful Also great in miniature form:
The Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames belongs to the most
iconic pieces of furniture design.
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Redesigned
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Nelson box George Nelson’s box toys with the iconic Coconut Chair, catching visitors’ attention.
Story BoxesWith their groundbreaking designs, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi, Verner Panton and Jean Prouvé have laid the foundation for the Vitra Home Collection as we know it today. Seven different product installations in half-open boxes illustrate how these per-sonalities have contributed to industrial design and Vitra’s history. Each box features a biography as well as a quote of the respective designer.
Noguchi box Sculpture-like luminaires – set in scene in the box of the Japanese designer and sculptor.
Panton box Verner Panton and colours:
an inseparable connection, as illustrated by the Panton box.
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Colourful family Visitors are greeted by Alexander Girard’s multicoloured company of Wooden Dolls, some joyful, others grim-looking.
Girard box Fabrics, patterns, colours, graphics and
accessories – a discovery tour of Girard’s work in the smallest possible space.
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Designer biographies A resumé and portrait of the designer can be found on a panel mounted to each box.
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Further reading Those with time and leisure on their hands will discover more information in drawers and books.
Mirror, mirror The mirrors surrounding the stack of Prouvé’s designs give it a dramatic feel.
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The centrepiece of the installation is a box overlooking the others, which offers insight into the lifework of Charles and Ray Eames. In addition to many pioneering furniture designs, their almost four- year-long collaboration produced various exhibitions, films, toys, graphic works, textile designs, the iconic Eames House and countless photographs.
Prouvé box The Prouvé box highlights the constructive nature of
Jean Prouvé’s work.
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Eames box Charles and Ray Eames have laid the foundation for Vitra, which still remains unchanged today. A significant part of the newly furnished floor has there- fore been dedicated to the couple.
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Classics box What every design enthusiast should know: The Classics box reveals what a Classic is to Vitra and how a piece
of furniture can become one.
Story Boxes
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CollageFollowing the timeline is a furniture arrangement which shows how designs, which were developed many centuries ago, still find their place in today’s homes. Classics such as the Organic Chair by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen are carefully combined with contemporary pieces such as Jasper Morrison’s Park Sofa and selected accessories to form an inviting collage.
Home Office Classics are perfectly suited
for adding a cosy touch to one’s home office.
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Black and white Many Classics are also
available in black, creating a powerful contrast.
Lively collages Carefully composed arrangements with loving details and accessories are a source of inspiration for how Classics can be combined with contemporary pieces.
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Feel at home The careful attention which has been given to detail in the arrangement allows visitors to better imagine these within their own four walls.
Quiet retreat The Park Sofa with its soft cushions invites one to lay back and enjoy a good book.
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Nelson box
Coconut Chair George Nelson, 1955 Leather nero
Coconut Chairs George Nelson, 1955Miniatures
Eames box
Lounge Chair & Ottoman new dimensions
Charles & Ray Eames, 1956 Leather Premium nero
Seat shell Santos Palisander Base polished/sides black
ESU Shelves Charles & Ray Eames, 1949
Chromed frame Plywood painted/maple veneer
ESU Bookcases Charles & Ray Eames, 1949
Chromed frame Plywood painted/maple veneer
Akari 75A Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Girard box
Wooden Dolls Alexander Girard, 1963
No. 1 – No. 22
Map Table Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 2011
Table top melamine dimgrey Column based powder-coated
basic dark
Noguchi box
Freeform Sofa Isamu Noguchi, 1946 Soft black Akari UF4-L10 Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Akari 33N Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Akari B Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Akari E Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Akari 45X Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Akari 120A Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Prouvé box
Potence Jean Prouvé, 1950
black
Cité Jean Prouvé, 1930
Fabric tobacco, beige Base red, black
EM Table Jean Prouvé, 1950
Table top natural oak veneer Base cream
Standard Jean Prouvé, 1934/50
Seat & backrest dark oak Base black
Standard Jean Prouvé, 1934/50
Seat & backrest natural oak Base japanese red
Standard Jean Prouvé, 1934/50
Seat & backrest walnut black Base cream
Tabouret HautJean Prouvé, 1942
Seat & base natural oak Footrest cream
Trapèze Jean Prouvé, 1949/50
black
Guéridon Jean Prouvé, 1949/50
Table top & base dark oak veneer
Guéridon Bas Jean Prouvé, 1949/50
Table top & base natural oak
Classics box
Aluminium Chair EA 108 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 Netweave neroBase chromed
Aluminium Chair EA 108 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 Netweave biancoBase chromed
Aluminium Chair EA 108 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958 Netweave dark greyBase chromed
Panton box
Heart Cone Chair Verner Panton, 1959
Tonus red
Panton Classic Verner Panton, 1959/60
red
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Story BoxesCollage
Marshmallow Sofa George Nelson, 1956
Vinyl white
Prismatic Table Isamu Noguchi, 1957 black
Plywood Group LCWCharles & Ray Eames, 1945/46Plywood black ash
Akari UF3-Q Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Park Sofa Jasper Morrison, 2004 2-seaterOlimpo parchment
Coffee Table Isamu Noguchi, 1944 Black ash
ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames, 1949 1 HU, orange Black frame Plywood painted/maple vaneer
Cité Jean Prouvé, 1930 Leather nero Base black
Wire Chair DKRCharles & Ray Eames, 1951Seat shell & base powder- coated basic dark
Compas Direction Jean Prouvé, 1953 Table top natural oak Base chocolate
ESU Shelf Charles & Ray Eames, 1949 4 HU, orange Black frame Plywood painted/maple vaneer
Organic Chair Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, 1940 Credo salt ’n pepper Legs black ash
Wire Chairs DKR-2 Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 Hopsak Checker black/white Seat shell & base chromed
Contract Table Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 Table top white Base chromed basic dark
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VitraHaus Situation Level 3 Timeline
A new timeline illustrating the history and evolution of a shop-fitting company in
Basel and Weil am Rhein to an international furniture manufacturer extends along
the wall leading to the south-facing window facade. Various text panels, photos,
films and products provide information about the key milestones from 1930,
when Prouvé designed the arm chair Cité for a competition for furnishing a hall
of residence in Nancy, up to Vitra’s relaunch of his collection in new colours with
Hella Jongerius in 2013.
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15 m
1.4 m
1.8 m
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CitéStandard ChairOrganic ChairPlywoodLa ChaiseEames House/ ESU
EM Table,PotencePlastic ChairAkari lights
W. Fehlbaum USA
Coconut Chair/Marshmallow SofaClocksLounge ChairVitra/HM
Alu Chair/Soft Pad Chair
Heart Cone Chair
Lobby Chair and StoolWooden DollsPanton Chair
Letter Ray EamesArchives
Noguchi Table
Prouvé Relaunch
Girard Relaunch
Standard Chair New colours
195019301950 19401960198020002010
Standard SP Jean Prouvé, 1934/50 Seat & backrest plastic teakbrown Base mint
Stool A Charles & Ray Eames, 1960 Solid walnut
Stools A + B + C Charles & Ray Eames, 1960 Miniatures
Plywood Group LCW Charles & Ray Eames, 1945/46 Plywood red-stained ash
Organic Conference Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, 1940 Tonus lemon yellow Legs black ash
Panton Chair Verner Panton, 1999
Seat shell chartreuse
Coconut Chair George Nelson,
1955Miniature
La Chaise Charles & Ray Eames,
1948 Miniature
Akari 1AY Akari 1AD
Isamu Noguchi, 1951
Marshmallow Sofa George Nelson, 1956
Miniature
Wooden Dolls Alexander Girard, 1963
Various models
Suita Cushion Antonio Citterio, 2010 Motifs Love /Snake
Classic Tray Alexander Girard, 1966 Eden
Panton Chair Verner Panton, 1959/60
Miniatures, set of 5
Heart Cone Chair Verner Panton, 1959 Miniature
Eames Plastic Side Chair DSW Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 Miniature
Eames Plastic Armchair RAR Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
Seat shell oceanBase chromed
Wheel Clock George Nelson,
1948/60
Star Clock George Nelson,
1948/60
Eye Clock George Nelson, 1948/60
Asterisk Clock George Nelson, 1948/60
Sunburst Clock George Nelson, 1948/60 multicoloured
Ball Clock George Nelson, 1948/60 black/brass, multicoloured
Sunflower Clock George Nelson,
1948/60
Aluminium Chair Charles & Ray Eames, 1958
Miniature
Lounge Chair & Ottoman Charles & Ray Eames, 1956 Miniature
Wire Chair DKR Charles & Ray Eames,
1951 Miniature
Standard Chair Jean Prouvé, 1930 Miniature
Standard Chair Jean Prouvé, 1930 Miniature
Plywood Group LCM Charles & Ray Eames, 1945
Miniature
Plywood Elephant Charles & Ray Eames, 1945
Miniature
Potence Jean Prouvé, 1950 black
VitraHaus Level 3 Third Party Products & Event Overview
Fairs JUNE 10.–16.06. Art Basel
Exhibitions FEBRUARY – AUGUST 23.02.–11.08.
Louis Kahn – The Power of Architecture Vitra Design Museum
JUNE– SEPTEMBER 07.06.–06.10.
Archizines Vitra Design Museum Gallery
SEPTEMBER – MARCH 2014 28.09.–16.03.2014
Lightopia Vitra Design Museum
Other SEPTEMBER
VitraHaus level 1 redesigned AS OF 20 APRIL
SANAA – Part of Vitra Campus architectural tour
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Event Overview 2013
Rights: The brand VITRA, the names of the designers, the designof all Vitra products, their names, the architectural and other works of art, as well as the photos are protected by law and shall not be commercially used without the consent of Vitra.
Vitra is the only legitimate manufacturer of the furniture designsof Charles & Ray Eames and of George Nelson for Europe and theMiddle East (“Eames La Chaise” and “Nelson Clocks” worldwide).For other regions, please contact Herman Miller Inc.www.hermanmiller.com
Editor: VitraPhotography: Lorenz Cugini, ZürichDesign: Susanne Krieg, Basel
© Vitra 2013 www.vitra.com
CONTRIBUTORS & CREDITS:
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Carafe “ZAG”Earthenware with white enamel coating Design: B. Ymonet & V. JousseaumeManufacturer: Atelier Polyhedre>> www.polyhedre.com
Paperweight “Love”Design: Robert IndianaManufacturer: Indianapolis Museum of Art>> Vitra Design Museum Shop>> www.imamuseum.org
Book “Project Vitra”by Cornel Windlin & Rolf FehlbaumPublisher: Birkhäuser GmbH>> Vitra Design Museum Shop
Wooden DuckDesign: Hans BøllingManufacturer: Architectmade>> www.architectmade.com
Carafemade of hammered copperManufacturer: Ricordi & Sfera>> www.ricordi-sfera.com
Fruit Bowl “Nyth” / Serving Utensils “Superior Servers” Design: Dylan Davis & Jean LeeManufacturer: Ladies & Gentlemen Studio>> www.ladiesandgentlemenstudio.com
Rubber Tray “Euclid” Design: Tomás AlonsoManufacturer: Praxis Design>> www.praxis-design.com
Rug “Never Ending Story” Design: Lina Zedig & Marcus ÅhrénManufacturer: OYYO>> www.oyyo.se
Terracotta Bust Unique piece
Wooden DucklingDesign: Hans Bølling Manufacturer: Architectmade>> www.architectmade.com
Wall Mirror “Borderline” with copper frameDesign: Jan Svedholm>> www.svedholm.se
Coloured CrayonsSet of 36 pcs.Manufacturer: Muji>> Vitra Design Museum Shop>> www.muji.de
Various Picture Framesmade of wood, aluminium & glassManufacturer: Habitat & Muji>> www.habitat.de>> www.muji.de
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Rug “Brick” Design: Lina Zedig & Marcus ÅhrénManufacturer: OYYO>> www.oyyo.se
Cage Bird Feeder Manufacturer: Atpyk>> www.atypyk.com
Vase “Arquitecturas” Design: Xavier MañosaManufacturer: Apparatu>> www.apparatu.com
Stone Object “Pétrifications” Design: Krzysztof J. Lukasik>> www.krzysztofjlukasik.com
Book “Eames” by Gloria KoenigPublisher: Taschen>> Vitra Design Museum Shop
Eames Memory Game Manufacturer: Eames Office>> Vitra Design Museum Shop>> www.eamesoffice.com
Copper Pendant Lamp Levels L & MDesign: Form Us With LoveManufacturer: One Nordic>> www.onenordic.com
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Wall Clock “Hérisson” Design: Nathalie LétéManufacturer: Domestic>> www.domestic.fr
Screen Print “Bicycle Silver” Design: Eleanor GroschManufacturer: Rikiki>> www.shop-rikiki.de
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Various Pillows Manufacturer: LINDELL & Co>> www.lindellandco.com
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Greeting Card with Fox Motif Design: Ingela P. ArrheniusManufacturer: Lagom Design>> Vitra Design Museum Shop>> www.lagomdesign.co.uk
Hand-Painted Beer Tumbler Design: Ted MuehlingManufacturer: Lobmeyr>> www.lobmeyr.at
Book “Drawing” Design: Ronan & Erwan BouroullecPublisher: jrp ringier>> www.jrp-ringier.com
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