Vitra Home Stories Winter 2021-2022: A symbiosis of aesthetics and function
Winter is a time for coziness, warmth and inner reflection. This season, Vitra presents its Home Stories for Winter 2021-2022, a collection that embodies the essence of tradition and innovation. At Bruno Wickart AG, we are proud to add this exclusive selection of home and office furniture to our range, which is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and sustainable.
The masterpieces of design history: from Eames to Gehry
The Vitra Home Collection is a veritable treasure trove of design classics. From the iconic designs of Charles and Ray Eames, such as the Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman, to the futuristic creations of Frank Gehry, the collection offers a wide range of styles and shapes. Particularly noteworthy is the Aluminium Group range, which is characterized by its elegance and ergonomic office chairs.
Bruno Wickart AG: Where your design dreams become reality
Our vision at Bruno Wickart AG is to be the leading multi-channel provider of design-oriented home and office furnishings and accessories with design aspirations. Our guiding values – „Cordial“, „Individual“ and „Responsible“ – are the compass that guides us in our daily work. We not only give you beautiful furniture, but also a feeling of well-being and security.
Sustainability as a cornerstone: A promise we take seriously
At a time when sustainability and product longevity are becoming increasingly important, we are proud to be working with Vitra. Vitra’s Home Collection and Office Collection are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also sustainable and durable. From the Fiberglass Chairs to the Eames Plastic Chairs, each product is a testament to the quality and craftsmanship that goes into its production.
Conclusion: Why Bruno Wickart AG is the first choice for your home
If you are looking for a unique and sustainable design for your home, then Bruno Wickart AG is your ideal partner. Our collaboration with Vitra allows us to offer you a wide range of design options that are both functional and aesthetic. We invite you to visit our Bruno Wickart showroom in Zug and see the quality and variety of our products for yourself.
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This winter we are once again visiting three homes: the loft of stylist Chris Glass, a house built by Walter Gropius that Barbara Happe and Martin Fischer have carefully restored, and the modern eco-country house of the Jüttner family. Each of these homes has its own character and individual history – underlined by the products from Vitra.
Chris Glass
Chris Glass searches for the stories behind the objects
„Everything has something to tell us. When I choose objects and furnishings for other people, part of the process is explaining their background to them so that they ‚come alive‘.“
„In my home, there are objects from the region of my youth and from the places where I lived. And then there’s what I collect on my travels. My home is like a mood board of beloved things, colors and fabrics that trigger memories – a mix of old and new, classic and provocative, unexpected objects.
I am not guided by trends. What seems more important to me is the art of production, the quality and a personal relationship with the object. This is how things come to life and stay alive for a long time.
I grew up with antiques in the house. My little brother and I shared a room, and I rearranged it every month. So it’s no wonder that this is what I do for a living today. At the weekends, we drove around the area with the whole family and looked at architecture and houses. These impressions have stuck with me.
You can create a space and furnish it beautifully, but it only comes to life when people interact with it. A home is a place where you are in harmony with yourself. It is not a geographical place, not defined by an address or four walls. Home is where you feel you have arrived. Where you feel safe and comfortable.“
Chris Glass is an Atlanta-born interior stylist and founder of aptm in Berlin, where he has lived since 2001.
Barbara Happe
Barbara Happe and Martin Fischer have given a house designed by Walter Gropius a new lease of life
„It’s a nice feeling to live in a monument and even nicer to know that it will continue to exist for a long time to come.“
„Walter Gropius only built six detached houses in Germany. The fact that we own one of them is a great gift. When we bought it in 1994, it was in a ruinous state and the garden was overgrown. We had to invest a lot to restore it to its original condition. To do this, we delved deep into the history of the house, researching books and archives. What colors were used? How was it furnished? We have always seen the house as a complete work of art that needs to be discovered further. We’ve been doing that for 27 years.
For Gropius, Bauhaus was not a style, but an attitude. For him, beauty manifested itself in all these things. For him, design meant clarity and lines. And doing without many things, such as green plants in the house. There are no curtains here. You can look in from outside.
In our bedroom there is a bed and two stools to the right and left of the bed. And no other furniture. Some people find this austerity irritating. We find it very graceful. Practicality is also beauty. The dialog between function and design of everyday things – and that includes furniture in particular – is what it’s all about. The design must be timeless, the function high-quality – only then do pieces of furniture have the quality to age with dignity.
It’s a nice feeling to live in a monument and even nicer to know that it will continue to exist for a long time to come. For us, it has nothing museum-like about it and we hope that this house never becomes a museum. It was built to live in.“
Martin Fischer is a professor of zoology, Barbara Happe is a cultural scientist. They have been married since 1987 and live and work in Jena.
Franziska and Simon Jüttner
For Simon and Franziska Jüttner, the robustness that allows things to age is an expression of quality.
„We like furniture that lasts a long time, that lives with us and is not a disposable product. We still want to like them in 20 years‘ time.“
„When we bought the house in the Allgäu in 2016, we quickly realized that we wanted to reuse as much of the substance as possible during the renovation: the exterior walls, the ceiling, doors, even old washbasins. At the same time, we didn’t want it to be a farmhouse like it was 200 years ago. For us, it was a field of experimentation to see how high-quality, sustainable materials can be used to build ecologically. Everything had to be either recyclable, compostable or incinerable without generating excessive costs. We opted for simple floorboards and unplastered brickwork.
We like furniture that lasts a long time, that lives with us and is not disposable. We still want to like it in 20 years‘ time. And ideally, our children will still like it. A chair has to be comfortable and robust, you have to be able to stand on it. When we still lived in the city, social interaction mostly took place in the café. In the country, depending on the time of year, people actually always meet at home or at friends‘ houses or in the garden. That’s why it was important for us to have a space where we could receive lots of guests, a table where lots of people could gather. That’s what makes a home for us: People who like to come in and out. People play at our table, do their homework, work and of course eat together. Children should be able to live here as children. The house simply has to tolerate that, all the scratches, stains and dents. It’s part of the atmosphere.“
Franziska Jüttner is a psychiatrist and her husband Simon is an architect. They live in Bad Hindelang, Bavaria.
HAL Lounge Chair by Jasper Morrison, 2021
With the HAL Lounge Chair, Vitra and Jasper Morrison have reinterpreted the upholstered high-back armchair on four legs. The armchair is compact and exceptionally comfortable. Loose seat and neck cushions or an integrated seat cushion ensure a soft seating experience.
Thanks to its understated design, the HAL Lounge Chair can be used as a single chair, in pairs or in groups. Design restraint does not mean neutrality: Jasper Morrison’s products are unmistakable and independent. Rather, restraint means that the HAL Lounge Chair radiates calm, does not go out of fashion and ages well. When some things that were created at the same time and seemed more exciting have long since faded, the formal quality of the chair becomes clear.
The HAL Ottoman is available to match the armchair. The covers of the HAL Lounge Chair and HAL Ottoman are removable.
A new level of comfort
There is hardly a better place to relax than a lounge chair: a piece of furniture that is made for leaning back, calming down and enjoying your home. The design of the new HAL Lounge Chair is understated, making it versatile for use at home or in public spaces. Design restraint does not mean neutrality:
Jasper Morrison’s products are independent and unmistakable. Rather, restraint means that they radiate calm, do not go out of fashion and age well. The HAL Lounge Chair is compact and yet exceptionally comfortable.
Expansion of the Vitra Lounge Seating portfolio
Grand Relax, new in Nubia Antonio Citterio, 2019
The Grand Relax recliner combines maximum comfort with compact dimensions and a restrained design language. hen you sit down, you sink into soft cushions and are guided into a resting position by an adjustable and lockable synchronized mechanism that is concealed in the chair.
The comfortable armchair is now also available in the new Nubia fabric. For Grand Relax, the voluminous ßoucle fabric is a sensual and cozy extension of the previous upholstery fabrics and creates even more possibilities for high-contrast combinations with the outer shell in split leather
Grand Repos, new in Nubia Antonio Citterio, 2011
The swivel lounge chairs Repos and Grand Repos offer exceptional comfort with their generously dimensioned upholstery, built-in synchronized mechanism and high backrests. The comfortable armchairs are now also available in the new Nubia fabric. The voluminous look of this fabric underlines its expression of inviting comfort. For the upholstery of Repos and Grand Repos, the ßoucle fabric is a sensual, homely addition to the existing upholstery fabrics
Eames Fiberglass Chair, new with seat upholstery Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
The Fiberglass Chairs came onto the market in 1950 and over the decades became one of the most famous furniture classics of the 20th century. After a long interruption, Vitra has been producing the legendary chairs by Charles and Ray Eames in the original material fiberglass again since 2018. All Eames Fiberglass Chairs are now also available with a seat cushion that ensures particularly good comfort. This form-foamed cushion is screwed to the seat shell and the upholstery is available in Checker fabric or Hopsak fabric in a wide range of colors. Together with the Plastic Chairs, the Fiberglass Chairs form a comprehensive product family that offers the right chair for almost every taste and purpose
Nelson Bench George Nelson, 1946
The straightforward and clear design language of the Nelson ßench reflects George Nelson’s training as an architect. Like many other furniture classics, the bench designed by the legendary American mid-century designer in 1946 can be used flexibly and can also be used as a storage table.
Vitra is now launching a version of the Nelson ßench in which not only the base frame but also the characteristic ash slats of the seat and storage surface are painted black. I n this new, monochrome version, the Nelson ßench looks like a one-piece architectural element. It is available in two sizes.
Diamond Markers Clock George Nelson, 1948-1960
In the 1950s, George Nelson’s design studio set itself the goal of bringing modern design into American homes with a program of everyday objects. This included an extensive collection of wall clocks. The Diamond Markers Clock is a new addition to the selection of these wall clocks re-edited by Vitra. Its hour markers, reminiscent of diamonds in shape, are arranged around a rotating, printed aluminum plate to which the minute hand is attached. It is another model in the collection that demonstrates George Nelson and his team’s imaginative use of shapes and materials. Vitra’s wall clocks are equipped with a high-quality quartz movement and the large selection includes models to suit almost every taste.
„With the Diamond Markers wall clock, Vitra has added a new dimension to its portfolio of George Nelson timepieces. The geometric patterns give the sculpturally designed clock a graphically striking touch. The invisibly attached hands appear to float above the rotating dial and the diamond-shaped indices. This unique look makes Diamond Markers a fascinating addition to Vitra’s versatile clock collection, which is regularly updated and expanded.“
Christian Grosen, Chief Design Officer, Vitra
WINTER PROMOTIONS 2021 / 2022 WITH VITRA
Buy an Eames Shell Chair with seat cushion and receive the cushion as a gift*
*Offer valid from November l, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
This offer applies to all Eames Shell Chairs (Eames Plastic Chair, Eames Fiberglass Chair and Wire Chair). Only for seat cushions in the fabrics Hopsak or Checker (Wire Chair only Hopsak). The seat cushion is attached to the shell.
Receive an Ottoman or a Panchina as a gift
Buy a Repos or Grand Repos and receive an Ottoman or Panchina as a gift*
*Offer valid from November l, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
The Ottoman/Panchina is delivered in the same configuration as the Repos/Grand Repos.
VITRA: Introductory price for the Premium F leather on the Wire Chair
Buy a Wire Chair with olive leaf tanned leather upholstery and get it at an introductory price*
*Offer valid from l. November 2021 until January 31, 2022.
Vitra’s Manufacturer Warranty Program
Vitra’s greatest contribution to sustainability is long-lasting products. They are designed to remain current and functional for as long as possible – and this commitment to quality guides every decision Vitra makes in their development and manufacture. Vitra now guarantees the longevity of a selection of newly purchased products with a manufacturer’s guarantee of 10 or 30 years.
two new products will be added to the warranty program in 2021: Tip Ton and Tip Ton RE by designers Edward Barber and Joy Osgerby. Both chair models are covered by a ten-year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase, provided they are registered within 3 months of purchase.
You can find the conditions at vitra.com/warranty