Arflex Loveseats
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
Marco Zanuso Armchairs "Milord" in White Bouclé for Arflex, 1957 Published
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century armchairs, model "Milord" designed by Marco Zanuso for the fine Italian manufacturer Arflex in 1957.
The armchairs have a base made entirely of preciou...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Loveseats
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Arflex Bonsai Sofa in Lama Grey Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bonsai seating collection is inspired by reflections upon Japanese aesthetics and culture. The seats are characterised by soft, curved forms. These inviting, friendly shapes are reminiscent of the bushes and shrubs, found in gardens all over Japan, that have been cultivated and trimmed in order to create beautiful soft, ‘organic’, cloud-like shapes. In stark contrast, rectilinear wooden platforms supported on low, wooden legs elevate these rounded, upholstered forms above the floor plane. Almost like tokonoma, the practice of placing selected, cherished items such as a bonsai tree, upon a horizontal surface in order to create an interior feature, the platforms create a kind of smaller, more dedicated frame within a larger context. Within this ‘frame’ is the presence of other elements such as an optional integrated lamp with a flowing fabric shade and a recessed stone or mirror plate, for arranging potted plants on or simply a stack of books. The upholstered seats in moulded polyurethane foam are also available with the platforms, realized in wood, painted wengé, oak or chocolate, or supported on simple legs, in black metal.
Additional information:
Materials: Upholstered seat with Metal Frame
Color: Lama 9, T3
Structure: Metal
Springing : Welded Steel Net
Frame Upholstery : Moulded Polyurethane Foam / Polyester Slip Cover
Metal Base : Black Lacquered and Protective Black Nylon Glides
Top for Wooden Base : Marble, White Carrara or Emperador
Cover : Fabric
Dimensions: W. 172 x D. 108 x H. 79 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Available in other upholstery option: Aran, Brest, Cabas, Etoile, Molly, York/Devon, Boucle, Cherie, Walls, Blog, Hero, Steelcut 2, Divina md
Availablein other version: Sofa with Skirt
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Loveseats
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Fabric
Arflex Hug Love Seat Low Backrest & Armrest in Gun Metal Grey by Roberto Menghi
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Arflex has had the audacity and the farsightedness, in the course of the years, to cooperate with some of the greatest and prize-awarded architects and designers. Some icons are sti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Hug Love Seat high back and armrest in Perla Leather by Roberto Menghi
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Arflex has had the audacity and the farsightedness, in the course of the years, to cooperate with some of the greatest and prize-awarded architects and designers. Some icons are sti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Loveseats
Materials
Leather
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Arflex loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.
Arflex loveseats 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 loveseats, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original loveseats by Arflex were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider loveseats by Paola Navone, Gervasoni, and Dale Italia. Prices for Arflex loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,515 and can go as high as $14,150, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,365.