Elettra Chair
Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
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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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR Single Elettra Chair in Curry Yellow Fabric for Arflex 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR Single Elettra Chair in Curry Yellow Fabric for Arflex 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
6 BBPR Elettra Chairs
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Red Lion, PA
6 Italian mid-century green alcantara fabric chairs mod. Elettra by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
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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 Studio BBPR, Arflex
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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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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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
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Four Chairs Attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1940s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Elettra chairs made for Arflex.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
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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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the Arflex B.B.P.R. Elettra chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Arflex Elettra Armchair in Fabric Heidi and Candy by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, were first created in the fifties. The Elettra chair is one of the first examples of Italian designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Arflex Elettra Armchair in Heidi Fabric with Black Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, design by B.B.P.R in 1954. The Elettra chair is one of the first examples of Italian designed furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
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Fabric
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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Fabric
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Fully Original Elettra Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Studio BBPR for Arflex
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Berlin, DE
Fully Original Elettra Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Studio BBPR for Arflex. The measurements given
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 23.23 in
Arflex Neptunia Chair Divina Green Fabric and Metal Legs by B.B.P.R.
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neptunia collection, that includes armchair and chair, was designed in the ’50s, as a continuation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
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Metal
H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 24.02 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
The Italian armchair model "Elettra," designed by B.B.P.R. and produced by Arflex, features a 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
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
Materials
Iron
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Elettra Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic elettra chair available at 1stDibs. Each elettra chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and iron. If you’re shopping for a elettra chair, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elettra chair, 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 elettra chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one elettra chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arflex, Studio BBPR and Elettra Bologna produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Elettra Chair?
Prices for a elettra chair 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 $4,963.
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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.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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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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