“Fiorenza” Chair by Franco Albini for Arflex 1960's
By Franco Albini
Located in Kampen, NL
Designed by Franco Albini in 1952, the Fiorenza chair is a celebrated icon of Italian mid-century design.
Velvet, Teak
Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare early versions of Fiorenza lounge chairs designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1956.
Upholstery, Teak
$7,987 / set
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 37.8 in
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952.
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940
By Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and exquisitely refined lounge chair, attributed to Franco Albini, represents an early and possibly unique variant of the famed Fiorenza model 432.
Velvet, Cherry
Fiorenza by Albini for Arflex
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
An authentic Fiorenza armchair, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Arflex, represents a high-quality production exemplar dating back to the early 2000s. The piece features...
Fabric, Wool, Wood, Lacquer
$9,066 / set
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 37.8 in
Franco Albini Pair of 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini Pair of 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chairs for Arflex, designed in 1952.
Fabric, Wood
$6,585 / item
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 37.8 in
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952.
Fabric, Wood
$8,863
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Franco Albini Fiorenza Graphite-blue Wool Ash Italian 1950 Armchair
By Franco Albini
Located in Madrid, ES
Produced in several wood and upholstery variants over the years (including early examples in walnut with brass details), original Fiorenza chairs remain highly sought after by collec...
Wool, Wood, Ash
$3,850 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Tito Agnoli for Molteni Set of Four 'Fiorenza' Dining Chairs in Leather & Walnut
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Molteni, set of four 'Fiorenza' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1968 These chairs are an excellent example of Italian Mid-Century design.
Leather, Walnut
Rare 'Fiorenza' Lounge by Motomi Kawakami for Alberto Bazzani
By Motomi Kawakami
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This very scarce chair by Motomi Kawakami for Alberto Bazzani is formed of two shells of orange ABS plastic, joined across their width at the lower back and front by a double metal b...
$2,954 / set
H 36.82 in W 18.71 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4 Vintage 'Fiorenza' Dining Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Molteni, 1968 Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Molteni & C
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four classic vintage ‘Fiorenza’ dining chairs by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for manufacturer Molteni in the 1968.
Leather, Walnut
$38,000
H 41 in W 31 in D 34 in
Rare Fiorenza Lounge/Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex, Italy, c. 1953
By Franco Albini
Located in New York City, NY
The Fiorenza Armchair was originally designed for Franco Albini's own apartment and went through several iterations between 1952 and 1967.
Bouclé, Wood
Unavailable
H 25.75 in W 22.63 in D 35.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Motomi Kawakami “Fiorenza” Chair for Alberto Bazzani, ca.1971
By Motomi Kawakami
Located in Hampstead, QC
The “Fiorenza” chair was designed by Motomi Kawakami (b. 1940), a Japanese designer specializing in product, interior, space and environmental design.
Plastic
Unavailable
H 41.74 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare Pair of Early “Fiorenza” Chairs by Franco Albini for Arflex, Italy 195
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Wilnis, UT
This is a very rare pair of early model “Fiorenza” chairs. An iconic design by Franco Albini, manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1956.
Fabric, Wood
Fiorenza High Back Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed in 1952, the Fiorenza armchair was held as an example to the furniture industry of the potential of using foam, the most technological advanced material of the time. Arflex ...
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century "Fiorenza" Reupholstered Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex
By Franco Albini
Located in Koper, SI
Iconic lounge chair designed by Franco Albini in 1952, and produced by Arflex ever since, "Fiorenza" is the evolution of a prototype first designed in 1939 by the Italian architect.
Foam, Walnut, Fabric
Italian Decorative Round Leather Pillow by Arflex, Round Brown Leather
By Arflex
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Some of the major creations which are still today in productions are the Lady and Fiorenza Lounge Chairs, the Strips Sofa, the Marenco Sofa, and many more.
Leather
Italian Decorative Square Brown Leather Pillow by Arflex
By Arflex
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Some of the major creations which are still today in productions are the Lady and Fiorenza Lounge Chairs, the Strips Sofa, the Marenco Sofa, and many more.
Leather, Feathers
Italian Decorative Round Leather Pillow by Arflex, Round Beige Leather
By Arflex
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Some of the major creations which are still today in productions are the Lady and Fiorenza Lounge Chairs, the Strips Sofa, the Marenco Sofa, and many more.
Leather
Franco Albini for Arflex "Fiorenza Chair, 1952" Model PL44
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In 1952, Franco Albini reinterpreted for Arflex an earlier 1939 lounge chair design resulting in the "Fiorenza Chair." Enjoy this sexy seat by one of Italy's modern masters.
Sold
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of Fiorenza chairs in wood and leather by Tito Agnoli for Molteni, 1968
By Tito Agnoli, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
Set of Fiorenza chairs in wood and leather by Tito Agnoli for Molteni, 1968 The chair is made of walnut, the seat is hazelnut-coloured.
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Six Fiorenza Chairs by Tito Agnoli, Molteni
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
These chairs belong to the Fiorenza series, designed by Tito Agnoli, 1960s for Molteni.
Wood
Sold
H 42.52 in W 28.35 in D 37.41 in
Franco Albini “Fiorenza” Lounge Chair in Dedar Fabric for Arflex, Italy 1952
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Hellouw, NL
Carrying the Arflex label inside the wooden frame, this version of the Fiorenza chair stands as a timeless piece of Italian design.
Walnut
Sold
H 40.56 in W 36.23 in D 28.75 in
Franco Albini Mid-century Italian Armchair Model "Fiorenza" walnut cream fabric
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977). Armchair model "Fiorenza," Manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1952. Mid-century Italian furniture Mid-century modern Italian furniture Modern furniture Me...
Upholstery, Wood
Franco Albini, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1980s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric "Fiorenza" lounge chairs designed by Franco Albini, likely produced by Poggi Pavia, Italy, c. 1980s.
Fabric, Wood
Fiorenza Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex
By Franco Albini
Located in Munich, DE
Showroom model in wonderful condition. Black leather. Recent production of a design from 1952.
Leather
Fiorenza Armchair and Stool by Franco Albini for Arflex
By Franco Albini
Located in Munich, DE
Showroom model in wonderful condition. Black leather. Recent production of a design from 1952.
Leather
Franco Albini Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Franco Albini "Fiorenza" lounge chair, Italy, circa 1990s. This chair was originally designed by Albini in the 1950s.
Upholstery, Wood
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood lounge chair, Model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Miami, FL
He based his design on a Minimalist aesthetic and produced several iconic pieces such as the Albini Desk, the Margherita, Gala and Luisa chairs, the Fiorenza armchair for Arflex and ...
Rattan
Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
He based his design on a Minimalist aesthetic and produced several iconic pieces such as the Albini Desk, the Margherita, Gala and Luisa chairs, the Fiorenza armchair for Arflex and ...
Rattan
Iconic Franco Albini Woven Rattan Ottoman, 1960s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
He based his design on a Minimalist aesthetic and produced several iconic pieces such as the Albini Desk, the Margherita, Gala and Luisa chairs, the Fiorenza armchair for Arflex and ...
Rattan
Sold
H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 37.8 in
Super Rare Four-Seat Elliptical 'Triennale' Sofa by Zanuso for Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This is a rare opportunity Literature: 'ARFLEX 51-81' , Baroni, 1981 , pages 11 and page 15 (black and white photo from 1952 illustrating a four seat elliptical sofa in checked fa...
Brass, Steel
Rare "Fiorenza" Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Architectural rosewood frame with green velvet upholstery. The Fiorenza chair was created in several versions over a period throughout the 1950's.
Rare Pair of Fiorenza Lounge Chairs by Franco Albini for Arflex
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
An early variant of the iconic "Fiorenza" armchair, a modernist revision of a classic wing-back chair.
Brass
Franco Albini, Pair of Rare Italian Fiorenza Upholstered Armchairs
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini, Pair of Rare Italian Fiorenza Upholstered Armchairs in Loro Piana cashmere fabric, Mid 20th Century This rare and striking variation of the Fiorenza chair produced in ...
Upholstery, Wood
Franco Albini "Fiorenze Chair" for Arflex, 1952
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in San Francisco, CA
In 1952, Franco Albini reinterpreted for Arflex an earlier 1939 lounge chair design resulting in the "Fiorenza Chair."
Foam, Latex, Leather, Walnut, Wood
Fiorenza Armchair
By Franco Albini
Located in Chicago, IL
Important and Rare Model of the FIORENZA armchair design in 1956 by Franco Albini for ARFLEX
Franco Albini Rare Fiorenza Lounge Chair, Arflex, Milano, 1956
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare lounge chair "Fiorenza" by Franco Albini. It was a very small production in this variation in 1956, that has not the most usually shape with X-shaped legs.
Brass
Armchair Fiorenza, Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Verona, IT
Armchair upholstered with foam on suspension of elastic bands. Support walnut stained beech.
Fiorenza Italian Lounge Chair, Franco Albini, Arflex, Italy
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The first edition of the Fiorenza lounge chair was manufactured by Arflex in 1952.
Wool, Wood
Sold
H 40.5 in W 29 in D 36 in
Fiorenza Lounge Chair Design by Franco Albini 1952 for Arflex, Velvet Cotton
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Fiorenza Italian lounge chairs designed by Franco Albini, upholstered in beige cotton velvet, manufactured by Arflex.
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Silver Travertine Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with this stunning silver travertine CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design ...
Travertine
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$86,863 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$804Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
$2,200
H 24.81 in W 28.75 in D 7.88 in
Small Art Deco Bookcase or Shelf done in walnut veneer with French finish
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous little Art Deco shelf or a small bookcase. It features beautiful walnut veneer in dark colour, which is enhanced by French finish. Made in Au...
Walnut
Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Nesting Green Onyx Coffee Tables with Brushed Aluminum Base
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped nesting table made of Green Onyx and Brushed Aluminum, this coffee table set allows for various configurations. The larger table is 15"H and the smaller table is 1...
Onyx, Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Italian Cocktail Bar by Osvaldo Borsani, Circa 1940-1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vintage Mid-Century modern Italian cocktail bar with a counter made of hand crafted polished Mahogany and Rosewood, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani, in good condition...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$10,889 / item
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 49.61 in
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Table, Calacatta, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Infinity marble coffee table reflects the passage of time in ...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Gold Leaf
$12,428
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...
Fabric, Wood
Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
A Molteni&C exclusive has given new life to Gio Ponti's table which was originally designed 70 years ago. Thanks to dedicated craftsmanship, this signature piece has been reproduced ...
Brass
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an irregularly curved tabletop with vertical grain thick-veneered perimeter. Three turned Waln...
Wood, Walnut
$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, Walnut
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.
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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.
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