The definitive story of one of the world’s most influential design companies.

From the 1950s to today, Vitra has shaped contemporary design and architecture through collaborations with generations of leading designers—from Ray and Charles Eames to Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Jasper Morrison, and Virgil Abloh. Its forward-thinking approach has helped define how we live and work.

Written by Deyan Sudjic, Vitra: The Anatomy of a Design Company traces three generations of the Vitra family and their cultural and social mission. The company has championed emerging designers, preserved the archives of major figures such as Luis Barragán and Alexander Girard, and built one of the world’s most significant design museums.

This substantial volume explores Vitra’s partnerships, the renowned architecture of the Vitra Campus—including works by Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, and Álvaro Siza—and its lasting impact on contemporary design. It offers essential insight into the company’s design philosophy, history, and process.