Jet-setters and design lovers, it’s time to buckle in. Yearly, Vitra drops a limited-edition assortment that retains us on our toes and wanting extra (Virgil Abloh’s reimagined Prouvé Antony chair or Sabine Marcelis’s dreamy shade updates to the long-lasting Panton Chair immediately come to thoughts). This yr, Vitra is retreating, teaming up with RIMOWA for a collaboration that’s as glossy as it’s stunning. Mixing the long-lasting baggage model’s travel-savvy engineering with the furnishings big’s quintessential sense of type and performance, the RIMOWA Vitra 2025 assortment – that includes the Aluminum Stool and Aluminum Toolbox – reminds us that in in the present day’s fast-paced world, mobility and multi-functionality are important to fashionable dwelling.
Aluminum is hardly uncharted territory for both model. Vitra has been shaping it into historic items just like the Eames Aluminum Chair, whereas RIMOWA’s grooved aluminum baggage has turn into synonymous with design-minded frequent flyers. This collaboration brings that shared materials legacy into sharper focus, elevating aluminum from utilitarian to clever. In each the stool and toolbox, RIMOWA and Vitra exhibit their knack for reimagining the on a regular basis into one thing extraordinary.
“We share widespread values, comparable to a deal with good design, high quality and sturdiness. Despite the fact that we come from two completely different fields, the collaboration felt like a pure match,” says Christian Grosen, Chief Design Officer, Vitra. “The Aluminium Stool and the Aluminum Toolbox mirror the heritage of each manufacturers: journey for RIMOWA and cell dwelling and dealing for Vitro.”
The Aluminum Stool nearly seems like a brand new typology altogether – half furnishings, half baggage. It’s equally at residence in a aircraft cabin, an workplace nook, or the trunk of your automotive. The cell dice is crafted from RIMOWA’s signature grooved aluminum, outfitted with the German Maison’s Multiwheel system, and completed with Vitra’s upholstered cloth lining the inside. The lid includes a removable seat cushion that may be positioned on high when seating is scarce, like busy airports, packed occasions, or lengthy commutes. Inside, a detachable leather-based divider provides compartments to maintain necessities organized. Accessible in three colorways (Silver & Ice Blue, Silver & Papyrus, and Silver & Emerald), the Aluminum Stool proves that utility and class can roll collectively simply wonderful.
If the stool is a brand new typology, then the Aluminum Toolbox is a refined remix of a traditional. Primarily based on the unique Vitra Toolbox designed by Arik Levy in 2010, this up to date model – additionally obtainable in the identical colorways – swaps recycled plastic for RIMOWA’s anodized aluminum casing, immediately reworking the standard workplace organizer right into a full-fledged design object. The inside is lined with recycled cloth, a delicate and surprising distinction to the high-shine steel exterior. It’s arduous to think about one thing this beautiful getting used solely for pencils and cables – however, that’s sort of the purpose. It’s useful, sure, nevertheless it additionally makes an announcement, whether or not parked in your desk, your bookshelf, or in your passenger seat.
Because the cherry on high, a limited-edition RIMOWA Vitra Stick Set that includes six signature design components from each manufacturers may also be obtainable at launch, good for adorning your new collectible items.
Should you’re itching so as to add to cart, you’ll must act quick – the Aluminum Stool is restricted to 1,000 items, the Aluminum Toolbox to only 100, and the sticker set to solely 600. Blink, they usually’ll be boarding with out you.
Head to rimowa.com or vitra.com to be taught extra, or head to pick RIMOWA flagship shops worldwide for a quicker checkout.
