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Vitra Grand Repos

Relaxing in Antonio Citterio's reclining lounge chair with lockable positions.

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Summarized from 3 user reviews · 4 videos

What 3 users say

  • YouTube · Jul 2026

    Product description of the Vitra Grand Repos wing chair designed by Antonio Citterio, featuring a synchronized mechanism with lockable positions, characteristic head section, and decorative seams. One user asks about the chair's color and fabric in a video.

    • Comfort
    • Back support
    • Recline and tilt
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  • Naver · Jun 2026

    A blog post about the Repos and Grand Repos lounge chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. The title translates to 'Lounge chairs that make you feel comfortable just by looking at them.' The content appears to be a general introduction or overview of both chair models.

    • Comfort
    • Design
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  • YouTube · Jun 2026

    A promotional video showcasing the Vitra Grand Repos as an extremely comfortable armchair or reading chair. Highlights its characteristic headrest that provides coziness, smooth reclining mechanism for maximum comfort in any position, and availability in various fabrics and leather. Includes a promotional offer of a free ottoman with purchase.

    • Comfort
    • Recline and tilt
    • Headrest
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About

Antonio Citterio's Grand Repos (2011) is a modern reclining lounge chair for Vitra with a synchronised mechanism concealed beneath the upholstery that lets the sitter move from upright to reclined and lock the backrest in any position; backrest resistance is adjusted manually to the user's weight. Typically paired with the Ottoman.

Specs

Size and fit
Seat height
400 mm (310 mm with applied load, measured in accordance with EN 1335-1:2000) (15.75 in (12.2 in loaded)) (Seat height option 400 mm (configurator default '15¾″ (400 mm)'))450 mm (360 mm with applied load, measured in accordance with EN 1335-1:2000) (17.75 in (14.2 in loaded)) (Seat height option 450 mm)
Adjustments
Recline
Integrated synchronised mechanism with locking device; backrest can be locked in any position; resistance manually adjusted to the user's weight. No recline angle published. (Grand Repos)
Headrest
Wing chair with a characteristic head section; neck pillow (filled with recycled PET fibres) (Grand Repos)
Build and warranty
Warranty
5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop) (USA and Canada, Vitra online shop sales (applies to Vitra products generally))

Questions

How much does the Vitra Grand Repos cost?

It costs from $8,240 at the Vitra Online Shop US (Grand Repos lounge chair without ottoman; starting price of the lowest configuration ('from' price); higher configurations cost more and are not shown as a range because the US shop only publishes the starting price), checked Oct 2026.

Does the Vitra Grand Repos have a headrest?

Yes. The official specifications list: Wing chair with a characteristic head section.

Where can I buy the Vitra Grand Repos?

You can buy it from the Vitra official site. Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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