Arflex Furniture
Italian
From its unorthodox beginnings, Italian manufacturer Arflex grew into one of the leaders of 20th-century furniture design. Its furniture came to be known for its integration of new materials and bold appeal, and today a variety of vintage Arflex chairs, sofas and tables are emblems of mid-century modernism.
Arflex was established in Milan in 1947 by Pirelli employees Carlo Barassi, Pio Reggiani, Renato Teani and Aldo Bai. Barassi, a Milan Polytechnic graduate and visionary engineer at the Italian tire manufacturer, explored innovative technology and new uses for synthetic materials in domestic products (for Kartell, he codeveloped a ski rack for automobiles). The four founders partnered with a young architect named Marco Zanuso, who also desired to create furniture that featured an application of novel materials such as elastic tape and polyurethane foam.
One of Arflex’s inaugural pieces was Zanuso’s Lady armchair, a seat made of polyurethane foam that was manufactured in pieces and assembled at the very end of the production process. It won a gold medal at the 1951 Milan Triennale. A couple of years later, Arflex collaborated with Studio BBPR to create the office-chic Elettra and Neptunia chairs. The flourishing furniture company quickly established a reputation for compelling products and attracting and working with up-and-coming designers such as Roberto Menghi, who created Hall, a luxurious line of seating that would earn the Compasso d’Oro – Honorable Mention in 1959.
In the 1960s, Arflex continued to welcome the use of new and cutting-edge materials. Popular designs from this decade include Carlo Bartoli's fiberglass and polyester resin Gaia lounge chair and Cini Boer’s Bobo Relax lounger, one of history’s first seating pieces made of polyurethane foam (it has no internal frame). Boer, a pioneer of furniture design in Italy, also created the Strips sofa for the brand in 1972. Part of a plush modular seating system, the Strips sofa became an Arflex icon and was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.
Arflex continues to work with innovative designers to this day. Among their more recent collaborations is with Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune. The company's legendary creations are also on display at museums worldwide. The Lady chair, for example, is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of vintage Arflex lounge chairs, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture.
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Creator: Arflex
Arflex Hall Sofa in Barre Fabric and Wood Legs by Roberto Menghi
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sofas, designed by Roberto Menghi and called Hall, joins arflex collection. Hall armchair receives in 1959 the h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arflex Infinity 105x105 Small Table in Fume Glass by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Infinity Small Table in Fume Glass with Grey Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The mathematical symbol of eternity is a figure that resembles a ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Triennale Lounge Chairs, Marco Zanuso Italy 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale charis by Marco Zanuso circa 1951. Zanuso designed these Triennale lounge chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy 1952
By Carlo Pagano, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of three ‘Campanula’ lounge chairs in pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy, 1952.
Very comfortable and elegant low lounge chairs with nice round shapes in the backres...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Senior Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Senior sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
1970s Arflex Italian Brass Base Two-Tone Pepper Cream and Taupe Gray Armchair
By Arflex
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant and comfortable vintage Italian armchair of great execution by Arflex with large cozy seat, the design is superb with a curved back and the side edges protruding to sm...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Freestanding Red Enamelled Metal Bookcase by Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian freestanding red enameled metal bookcase by Arflex, 1970s
Freestanding bookcase with curved and glossy red enameled metal frame, with solid wood shelves and removable central drawer on...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brown Leather & Brass "Campanula" Chairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952, Set of 2
By Arflex, Carlo Pagani
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare Campanula chairs designed by Carlo Pagani and produced by Arflex in the 1952. The 2 chairs are made from a brass leg frame with their original plastic foam stuffing and leather ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass
Armchair "Fiorenza" in Original Red Color, by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of Italian "Fiorenza" armchairs was designed by Franco Albini for Arflex. The elegantly shaped wooden frame supports the furniture body, which is covered with the original ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Three Piece Italian "Dolphin" Lounge Suite by Ernesto Carboni for Arflex
By Arflex
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning lounge suite. "Dolphin" featuring matching pair of original black leather lounge chairs and ottoman, seldom seen arm-less version. Brass bases have been painted (white) stun...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sofa Two-Seat, Model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954
By Arflex, Erberto Carboni
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa two-seat, model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954.
Complete new upholstery true to the 1954's orginal. High quality woolen Danish fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Steel
Benefits of Progress Painting by Artfux, 1992
By Arflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great image by the collaborative group Artfux founded in 1990. This work was most likely influenced by one of the founders Ray Arcadio. From his website the following;
To artist R...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arflex Furniture
Materials
Paper
Headless Leader Painting by Artfux
By Arflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great image by the collaborative group Artfux founded in 1990. This work was most likely influenced by one of the founders Ray Arcadio. From his website the following;
To artist R...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arflex Furniture
First Edition Mario Marenco set in origina light brown suede for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' set, suede, Italy, 1970
Early edition Marenco set designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. The set features a system that makes the armrest and seat...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Suede
Marco Zanuso Poltrona Lady
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Firenze, IT
Marco Zanuso Poltrona Lady
Iconica poltrona Lady, disegnata da Marco Zanuso, struttura in acciaio rivestita in tessuto nei toni del senape.
Produzione...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
First Edition Mario Marenco lounge chairs in light brown suede, Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, set of 2 lounge chairs, suede, Italy, 1970
Early edition Marenco lounge chairs designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. It features a system that makes the ar...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Suede
First Edition Mario Marenco 3-seater sofa in light brown suede, Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' 3-seater sofa, suede, Italy, 1970
Early edition Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. It features a system that makes the armrest an...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Suede
Pink Sofa Bed by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Cini Boeri
Producer - Arflex
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 104 cm x Depth 215 cm x Height 40 cm
Materials - Fabric
Color - Pink
Comments - Light wear co...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1970s Arflex 'Model 9000' Leather Sectional Sofa by Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Toronto, CA
Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa 'Model '9000', in beautifully patinated grey leather and vertical stitching.
Agnoli shows infinite possibilities to customize the sofa according...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Leather
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Roberto Menghi Hall Chair, Arflex, Italy, 1950s, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in London, GB
An original and early, rare Roberto Menghi Hall chair, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a luxurious pure mohair fabric....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Steel
"Urania" White Frame and Green Velvet Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
"Urania" chair by BBPR for Arflex.
Iconic 50s chair featuring white metal frame and velvet seat and backrest.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marco Zanuso Pair of Italian Armchairs in Beige Velvet for Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
A Splendid Pair of Vintage Beige Velvet Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex: Timeless Elegance
When it comes to interior design and furnishing, the timeless allure of vintage furnit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
set of 4 Calla chairs by Antonio Ari Colombo dining chairs, 1970s
By Antonio Ari Colombo, Arflex
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage sling leather and chrome frame dining chairs model Calla designed by Antonio Ari Colombo for Arflex.
Good condition.
1970s - Italy
Dimensions:...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Franco Albini rare "Fiorenza" lounge chair for Arflex, Italy, 1953
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
This highly collectible model was manufactured by Arflex for only one year. An early variant of the iconic "Fiorenza" armchair, this stunning pair of armchairs consist of a sculptura...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of "Carmina" Minimal Armchairs by Carlo Santi for Arflex, 1975
By Arflex
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Rare pair of "Carmina" armchairs, designed by the renowned Carlo Santi for Arflex in 1975, excellent conditions.
The original checkered blue fabric upholstery of these Carmina armch...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Marco Zanuso Senior Armchair for Arflex, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
Bergere armchair in shades of white.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marco Zanuso Senior Chair, Pure Mohair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
An authentic Marco Zanuso senior chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a premium, beige, pure mohair velvet. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass
Roberto Menghi, 1st Edition Hall Armchair by Arflex, 1950s
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Catania, CT
First edition of a Hall armchair designed by Roberto Menghi for Arflex in 1958. Varnished steel structure and fabric. Original manufacturer’s label. Despite the fabric has no tears, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Steel
An Original Mario Marenco Easy Chair for Arflex, 1970s, Italy
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An original Mario Marenco easy chair for Arflex dating from the 1970s.
Featuring, squidgy, oversized cushions which are cleverly secured to appear a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
9000 Modular Lounge Chairs or Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Arflex Italy 70s
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Modular armchairs or sofa 9000 by Tito Agnoli for Arflex Italia.
This model is characterized by offering infinite possibilities to customize its use according to the space to be des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Chair "Calla" Design Antonio Ari Colombo for Arflex, 2 Available, 1970s
By Arflex
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "calla" chair produced by Arflex, designed by Antonio Ari Colombo, 1970s, structure in steel rod, upholstery in black fabric.
Measures 75 x...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Steel
'Airone' Chair in Velvet by Studio PFR for Arflex, 1955
By Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
An "Airone" armchair designed by studio "Studio PFR (Gio Ponti Antonio Fornaroli Alberto Rosselli)" for Arflex in 1955
New purple velvet upholstery....
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Iron
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
Original condition and original vinilpelle upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Strips Sofa and Armchair Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern strips sofa and armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
Strips model two-seater sofa and armchair, with fully removable checkered cover, with black hinge...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arflex furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arflex furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 207 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 101 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Arflex were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Cappellini, Fratelli Boffi, and Franco Albini. Prices for Arflex furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $377 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,101.