Produced by Vitra, Resting Animals is the result of a research project by Front focusing on the close link between humans and figurative objects. The design duo asked randomly selected people which objects they felt were the most precious and emotionally significant in their lives. The majority of respondents chose animal figures because they felt they could identify with their personality, characteristics or history. This preference has been transposed into a group of representations of Resting Animals, whose postures exude calm and tranquillity. The ceramic cat will be at home anywhere in the house. Beyond its decorative role, Vitra's Resting Cat conveys, through its peaceful presence, a sense of deep satisfaction and camaraderie.
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.