Arflex Elettra
Arflex Elettra Armchair in Fabric Heidi and Candy by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elettra Armchair is designed by B.B.P.R for Arflex. A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the
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Arflex Elettra Armchair in Heidi Fabric with Black Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the armchair you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
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Fabric
Arflex Elettra Chair in Divina Fabric with Black Metal Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the seating you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless
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H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Arflex Elettra Chair in Vega Fabric with Black Metal Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the seating you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless
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H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Arflex Elettra Chair in Gamma Fabric with Black Metal Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the seating you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless
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H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Black Elettra Lounge Chairs by Arflex
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 'Elettra' chairs originally designed by B.B.P.R. in 1954, Italy. This pair of lounge chairs
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2 Elettra Armchairs by BBPR Studio From Arflex, 1955s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Lucca, IT
Pair of Elettra armchairs by BBPR Studio from Arflex Italy 1956s, original and first Edition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Metal
Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Elettra chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex with a black metal tubular base which is intersected
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Italian Mid-Century Green Fabric Chair Elettra by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century green fabric chair mod. Elettra by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1960s
Chair mod
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning and rare pair of original period 'Elettra' lounge chairs by the famous ground breaking
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H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Elettra Chair in green velvet by BBPR for Arflex
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Elettra armchair, designed by B.B.P.R. for Arflex, has a black tubular and poplar plywood frame
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Arflex Orfeo Low Stool in Divina Fabric & Metal Legs by Alberico B. Belgiojoso
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Orfeo was inspired by Elettra chair, designed in the 50s for the first furnishings for offices and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
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Metal
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Elettra' Armchairs by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Elettra' Armchairs by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
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Iron
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Elettra' Armchair by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, Leather and Iron
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Elettra' Armchair by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, Leather and Iron, 1950s - 3
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
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Iron
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Studio BBPR
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare pair of original period 'Elettra' lounge chairs by the famous ground breaking architect studio
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Iron
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Mod Elettra Armchair Designed by B.B.P.R Edited by Arflex
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian armchair mod "Elettra" designed by B.B.P.R. and edited by Arflex. Structure made of solid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Metal
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Arflex Neptunia Chair Divina Green Fabric and Metal Legs by B.B.P.R.
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the Elettra collection, for giving choice to design offices and public spaces. Neptunia resumes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
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Metal
H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 24.02 in
Four Chairs Attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1940s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Elettra chairs made for Arflex.
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4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
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the Arflex B.B.P.R. Elettra chairs
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Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Studio BBPR, Kartell
Located in bari, IT
group was responsible for many projects in the field of design (the 'Elettra' waiting chair and chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
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Iron
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Arflex Elettra For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the arflex elettra you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and steel, every arflex elettra was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a arflex elettra, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer arflex elettra, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right arflex elettra, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one arflex elettra that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arflex and Studio BBPR produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Arflex Elettra?
Prices for a arflex elettra can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,807.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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