About Vitra Circle: longevity is an attitude
The Circle for Contract closed-loop model is aimed at business customers and comprises Vitra's range of used and reconditioned furniture for offices and public spaces.
We firmly believe that cycles make sense, both ecologically and economically:
Resource conservation and life cycle
Every year, millions of tonnes of discarded furnishings end up as bulky waste in industrialised countries, even though they could still be used. With Vitra Circle products, you can do something about it – by promoting circularity in the furniture sector and reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to new products.
Regulations and corporate social responsibility
Vitra Circle products can help meet legal requirements or corporate social responsibility goals.
Aesthetics and Communication
Interior furnishing projects with Vitra Circle products are refreshingly different and can help convey your corporate values – especially in the area of sustainability.
Flexibility and availability
Vitra Circle products are generally available without long lead times. Take advantage of the flexibility you gain with second-hand furniture.
Optimisation of overall operating costs
Reduce long-term operating costs with an economically sustainable investment.
Circular furniture solutions for businesses
The circle is an emblematic symbol for sustainable, future-oriented business practice. The longer materials and objects remain in circulation and in use, the better their sustainability record. Vitra products are designed to remain relevant in appearance for as long as possible, with a quality that supports this aesthetic longevity.
Vitra Circle puts this principle into practice: in the Circle Stores for private customers and via the Circle for Contract platform for business clients, pre-owned Vitra products are refurbished by the manufacturer and returned to the market – a crucial difference from conventional third-party providers. The products come from diverse sources – from office relocations, corporate restructurings or buy-back programmes.
Vitra acts responsibly to minimise the ecological footprint of Circle products. Using existing furniture can reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to purchasing new items. In addition, Vitra optimises transport logistics and uses return journeys to collect pre-owned furniture. Circularity shapes
Frequently Asked Questions about Vitra Circle for Contract
What sets Vitra Circle apart from other providers of used furniture?
With Vitra Circle, pre-owned Vitra products are refurbished by the manufacturer and returned to the market – a crucial difference from conventional third-party providers. Refurbishment is carried out exclusively with genuine spare parts and in accordance with Vitra’s quality standards. As a result, every product comes with a 2-year warranty, and reconditioned products from the Aluminium Group and Soft Pad Group come with a 10-year warranty.
Where do the pre-owned Vitra items come from?
The products come from diverse sources, such as office relocations, corporate restructurings or buy-back programmes.
Does Vitra Circle help with sustainability and CSR goals?
Yes. Vitra Circle products can help meet legal requirements or corporate social responsibility goals, and they reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% compared to new products.
Does buying refurbished furniture make economic sense?
Yes. Alongside their ecological impact, Circle products are also more cost-effective to purchase.
How quickly are Vitra Circle products available?
Some Circle products are available without long lead times, as they already exist and do not need to be newly produced. This provides flexibility compared to buying new. Products that undergo extensive reconditioning – for example because the upholstery is re-covered – are generally available in roughly the same time as new products.
Why are Vitra products suited to a second life cycle?
Vitra products are timeless in design and function, which makes them particularly suited to long-term or repeated use. Vitra products are also frequently modular in construction, making them especially well suited to repair and visual refurbishment.