Office accessories designed by Michel Charlot for Vitra introduce unusual organic forms into generally austere office environments. A sculpture by Hans Arp inspired Michel Charlot to create the Happy Bin. The slightly irregular shape of this waste paper bin was designed to appear almost natural while keeping in line with industrial production methods and material properties. Made of sturdy plastic and available in two sizes, the Happy Bin adds a joyful note to brighten any space.
Vitra was founded in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum and Erika Fehlbaum. The design furniture company Vitra is located near Basel, Switzerland. Starting in 1981, the Vitra brand expanded and opened numerous subsidiaries around the world. The founders discovered the Vitra armchairs, including the Eames armchairs, the Vitra tables, and the office chairs created by Charles and Ray Eames, Antonio Citterio, and the Bouroullec brothers. They were instantly captivated and subsequently requested a license to produce these furniture pieces in Europe. In 1956, Vitra acquired this license, which became one of the cornerstones of the brand’s success.