After years of negotiations, he took over the rights in 1957, gaining not only the rights to Ray and Charley Eames’ work, but also to the creations of George Nelson, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi. The chair-designed by Ray and Charles Eames-changed his life when he decided to become a furniture designer. On a trip to New York in the mid-1950s, Willi Fehlbaum discovered a chair so fascinating, he had to find out who designed it. Start to finish, the process takes around six hours, and it’s carried out by hand by the best Japanese artisans out there.įrom the Vitra Chair to Vitra Design Museum
The paper is then carefully glued onto the wooden frame, one piece at a time to ensure perfection.
The transverse frame is carefully tightened around a wooden frame that moulds to the desired shape. No matter which Akari lamp you prefer, you can rest assured that the entire range is focused on quality, down to the smallest of details. The Akari 26A pendant was inspired by the famous pendant and imbued with an elegant shape and lovely structure that fits seamlessly into modern décor. Many of us have memories of the cosy spherical rice paper lamp that hang from our childhood bedroom. Both lamps can be used all around the home or at the office, where they contribute a relaxed and atmospheric light. The same goes for the Akari 10A floor lamp, which also has a Nordic touch in its wooden details. The Akari 1A table lamp combines the classic expression of the rice paper lamp with the slender legs of a sculptural lamp. What the Akari lamps all have in common is their use of the robust Shoji paper that dims the light and hides the source while emitting a comfortable and even glow that lights up its surroundings. Some are quite neat and simple while others feature illustrations. The lamps are available in many different shapes and sizes. The collection now comprises more than 40 different lamps that combine Japanese and Scandinavian design, all with a timeless and minimalist expression. The collection was named ‘Araki’, which means ‘light’ in Japanese. He made more than 100 Shoji paper models by hand, including table lamps, standing lamps, and floor lamps. The Japanese-American artist and designer started designing light sculptures in 1951. The rice paper lamps are a modern reinterpretation by designer Isamu Noguchi and have been the target of much attention. The Akari lamps are the perfect example of this. Aside from furniture, Vitra now offers an exciting range of classic and modern lamps. They believe our surroundings are shaped by our thoughts and feelings, whether that’s at home, at the office, or on the go. Vitra endeavours to improve home décor using the value of good design. Since 2016, Raymond’s daughter Nora Fehlbaum has carried on the family legacy and shifted its focus to sustainability in thought and action. They were followed by the second generation, their sons Rolf and Raymond, who added a cultural dimension in the form of the Vitra Cambus and Vitra Design Museum. The first generation consisted of Erica and Willi Fehlbaum, who laid the foundations for the business. On a visit to the United States, they became entranced by a chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, and that marked the beginning of the now-successful company that’s now run by the third generation. Vitra was founded by Willi and Erica Fehlbaum in 1953.
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