Details
Title: Louis 20 Side Chair
Medium: Polypropylene and polished aluminum
Dimensions: 84 cm (H) × 47 cm × 54.6 cm
Manufacturer: Vitra
Details: Early production version sent to the US as a sales sample. This example in good condition with some surface oxidation of the plastic. On the bottom of the chair, this example incised in the metal Louis 20 by Starck for Vitra. Chair is no longer in production.
Notes from the Archive: Philippe Starck has designed a wide range of consumer goods and interiors. He focuses on mass-produced consumer goods rather than one-off pieces, seeking ways to reduce cost and improve quality in mass-market goods, which makes him a truly democratic designer. His products have sensual, appealing forms suggestive of character or personal identity which are often given clever or whimsical names. Starck ironically named this chair “Louis 20” poking fun at the French tradition of adding numbers after the names of kings with the same name. This chair is in the permanent collection of MoMA and numerous international museum collections.
We have 8 available in this limited condition collection.
Price per chair $650.00
Brand & Designer
Vitra
Color
Green
Style
Modern
Material
Plastic
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
55.0W x 47.0D x 84.0H
Design Story
Founded in 1950 in Basel by Willi Fehlbaum, the company began as a shop fitting manufacturer before discovering the work of Charles Eames and Ray Eames during a trip to the United States. Impressed by their revolutionary approach to furniture, Fehlbaum secured the European licensing rights to produce their designs, a decision that would shape Vitra’s identity for decades.
Over time, Vitra became far more than a manufacturer. The company built long term collaborations with some of the world’s most important designers, including Verner Panton, Jean Prouvé, and Jasper Morrison. Rather than chasing trends, Vitra focused on timeless forms, intelligent engineering, and furniture designed to improve everyday life.
Its pieces became staples of modern interiors, from creative offices and museums to carefully curated homes. At the same time, Vitra helped preserve design history by continuing to produce many classic mid century designs with exceptional attention to detail and authenticity.
Today, Vitra remains deeply associated with contemporary architecture and design culture. Through its furniture, exhibitions, and the renowned Vitra Campus, the company continues to shape the conversation around how modern spaces should look, feel, and function.
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