Vitra Used: Vintage Design Furniture and Eames Classics

Vitra: Timeless design classics for your home

Our Vitra collection at 2nd home offers an exclusive selection of vintage and second-hand furniture and accessories from one of the most renowned brands in modern design. These iconic pieces combine outstanding quality with timeless aesthetics and bring the unmistakable style of Vitra into your living spaces.

What makes the Vitra collection from 2nd home special?
Discover design classics from legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames , Verner Panton and Jean Prouvé , who are known for their innovative and groundbreaking designs. Each piece in this collection carries the charm and history of vintage and second-hand, combined with the quality and timeless style that defines Vitra. Whether you are looking for an iconic Eames Lounge Chair, an elegant Panton Chair or a functional Prouvé table - these Vitra designs are not just furniture, but also works of art that will add a special touch of elegance and style to your home.

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Vitra used and vintage, described with condition and photos.

Buying used Vitra: product families, spare parts and pairing

  • Vitra produces the European licensed editions of the great American post-war designs alongside classics of its own. The core sits in Vitra Eames and the Vitra chairs, the working furniture among the Office chairs.

    The families at a glance

    • Eames Plastic Chairs, Lounge Chair and the Aluminium Group
    • The Panton Chair and the work of Verner Panton
    • George Nelson: clocks, benches and desks
    • More recent designs by Jasper Morrison and Maarten Van Severen

    Weil am Rhein rather than Michigan

    Since 1957 Vitra has held the rights to produce the designs of Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson for Europe. That is why many European originals carry the Vitra stamp rather than the Herman Miller one, without being reproductions.

  • built to be taken apart

    Seat shell, frame, upholstery and castors are individually replaceable at Vitra. An office chair from the nineties can be returned to its original condition with new castors and fresh padding. That is why this furniture holds up so well second hand.

    How to combine Vitra

    The shell chairs suit almost any table as long as the leg shapes do not collide: a table with angled legs works better with a straight tubular steel base than with the Eiffel frame. Use coloured shells sparingly, otherwise the dining table turns busy rather than clear.

    What the experts look for

    • An embossed mark or label under the seat or top, often dated
    • On fibreglass: a visible fibre structure against the light
    • Shock mounts on Eames shells: the rubber pads come loose over the years
    • Original frames are cleanly welded, not shortened after the fact

    Keep browsing

    The American sister brand can be found under Herman Miller, the full overview under Design classics.

Frequently asked questions and answers

How do I recognise a genuine Vitra piece?

By labels or embossed marks under the seat or top, on Eames models often with date and model code. Vitra produces the Eames designs under licence for Europe; we document the markings for each piece.

Which Vitra classics appear here?

The Eames family from the Plastic Chair through the Aluminium Group to the Lounge Chair, plus the Panton Chair and designs by Jean Prouvé and George Nelson. The stock changes with what comes in.

Why buy Vitra used?

Vitra classics are built for constant use and cost considerably less used than new. Early production years and discontinued colours only exist second-hand anyway.

How do I care for Vitra plastic, aluminium and leather?

Wipe plastic shells with a mild cleaner, polish aluminium dry, condition leather once or twice a year. No abrasives, and do not leave shells permanently in strong sun.

What counts as vintage and what as used?

We carry both. Vintage covers pieces from around 20 years old, used is anything that already had a home. Every product page lists the condition and, where known, age and origin.

Do you also take Vitra pieces from private sellers?

Yes, gladly. Submit your pieces through the Sell page, we look at condition and demand and give you an honest assessment.

How does shipping work for Vitra pieces?

Furniture of this size travels by forwarding agent, smaller items by parcel. The shipping cost is shown on the product page before you order.

Is there a way to see Vitra pieces in advance?

Sometimes, yes. The pieces are with dealers and private sellers in different cities; message us about the item and we will ask for you.

  • curation, selection and active search

    Every product you find on 2nd home comes from our curation and quality process . This includes our Vitra furniture - from new to used and vintage.

    Our team is constantly looking for trends and new items to offer you high-quality vintage and second-hand goods and plenty of inspiration.

    And if you are looking for something specific, you can contact us at any time.

  • Delivery

    At 2nd home you buy what already exists: our furniture , carpets , lights and decorative objects are available and ready to ship, with no production lead time as with new furniture. Another advantage when you buy vintage and second hand.

    For more information about shipping and delivery , see Returns & Refunds .

  • service

    At 2nd home we place great importance on quality and customer satisfaction. Sellers are selected by 2nd home, and every piece is described with its condition, dimensions and photos.

    If you have any questions, our customer service will help you You can find further information about our buyer protection, legal guarantee and right of return in our cancellation policy .

  • Pre-owned instead of new

    Every piece has already been made and stays in use; there is no new production.

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