Flexform Couch
Franz Sartori for Flexform Sofa in Black Leather
By Franz Sartori
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz T. Sartori for Flexform, two-seat sofa, leather, lacquered wood and chrome, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Flexform Feel Good Ten Alto Two Seater Sofa
By Flexform
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Feel Good Ten Alto Sofa by Flexform, a luxurious addition to any living space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Flexform Long Island L Shaped Sofa, Ottoman and Brown Unit
By Flexform
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Flexform Long Island L shaped sofa, a luxurious addition to any living space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Lifesteel Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, Italy, 2018
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lifesteel two-seater sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, the embodiment of contemporary luxury
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Cestone Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, Italy, Showroom Sample
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cestone three-seater sofa designed in 2008 by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, an embodiment of
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$9,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 42.52 in
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$8,990
H 27.17 in W 81.89 in D 43.31 in
Vintage 3-seater sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, Italy 1965 (Customizable)
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Argelato, BO
reflected his sculptural talent.
These incredible e seats sofa is extremely comfortable and also reflect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,314
H 23.63 in W 81.89 in D 36.23 in
Flexform “Groundpiece” Sofa & 2 Armchair Suite, in Woven Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a fabulously-presented suite of
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Linen
$16,121
H 29.93 in W 81.89 in D 48.04 in
Flexform Feel Good Ten Alto Three Seater Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
comfort and style.
Condition Notes:
The Flexform Feel Good Ten Alto Three-Seater Sofa by Antonio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,817 Sale Price
50% Off
H 35.04 in W 87.8 in D 35.44 in
Flexform "Cushion-Arm" 2.5-Seat Sofa & Armchair - In Mustard Gold Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
“Cushion-Arm” 2.5-Seat Sofa and Armchair from the world renown Italian furniture house of Flexform
Category
2010s Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
$7,966 / set
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 37.01 in
Recent Sales
Groundpiece Sable Sofa by Flexform
By Flexform
Located in BREDA, NL
The Flexform Groundpiece sofa is a design by Antonio Citterio and it symbolizes the ultimate
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Fabric
Flexform Fabric Sofa Beige Two-Seat
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform fabric sofa beige two-seat.
Product measurements in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sofa "Guisco" by Manufacturer Flexform in 100% Genuine Leather and Metal
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We are delighted to present to you the aesthetic sofa "Guisco", designed and manufactured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Chaiselounge “Zeus” by Manufacturer Flexform in Chrome and Fabric
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
Flexform in Italy, that unites sophisticated design with pleasant comfort for our exclusive clients. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Groundpiece Modular Sofa in Topazio 991 by Flexform, Imported from Italy
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Montréal, CA
*** Showroom item, unused***
Groundpiece modular sofa is designed by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
Category
2010s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Flexform sofa 1950s
By Flexform
Located in bari, IT
Sofa 1950s Teak wood frame original fabric of the time in excellent condition Flexform production
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Italian FlexForm sofa in green velvet from 1950s.
By Flexform
Located in bari, IT
Wooden frame and supports and fabric upholstery.
Prod. Flex Form, Italy, ca. 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Flexform Long Island
By Flexform
Located in Dallas, TX
relaxed position. The base of the sofa was specifically designed to accommodate handy tray tables whose
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Adda Grey Fabric Sofa, by Antonio Citterio from Flexform
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Vancouver, BC
x H. 71 cm.
Adda Grey Fabric Sofa, by Antonio Citterio from Flexform was originally designed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Antonio Citterio for Flexform, Lifesteel White Three Seater Sofa
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lifesteel white three seater sofa, by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, originally designed in 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Lifesteel Brown Leather Sofa, by Antonio Citterio from Flexform
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Vancouver, BC
This lifesteel sofa expresses a light, straightforward aesthetic complemented by generous, inviting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Antonio Citterio Sofa Max for Flexform 1st Edition Ivory Boucle 1980s Italy
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic sofa max by Antonio Citterio for Flexform creation 1983 Italy.
Nice curved shape on chrome
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Mid-century Modern two Armchairs and Sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1960s
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa in brown velvet designed by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 23.63 in W 81.89 in D 36.23 in
Flexform "Groundpiece" Sofa in Brown "Pelle De Lux" Leather
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barrowford, GB
"Groundpiece" Large Sofa (consisting of 2 x 11M72 Sections and 1 x 11M11 Section) from the world renown Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Midcentury three seater Sofà by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning three-seat sofa in green velvet by the Italian sculptor Franz Sartori. This sofa features
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 24.02 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Flexform “Resort” Large Three-Seat Sofa in White Woven-Linen Fabric
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a huge, sensationally-proportioned “Resort” three-seat ” Sofa from the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Linen
H 23.63 in W 122.84 in D 39.38 in
Flexform “Sally” Armchair in Wood and Geometric Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a superb, immaculate Flexform
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Franz Sartori Armchairs in Bouclé for Flexform, Italy, 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Echt, NL
“Flexform di Galimberti”. Their elegant sofas and chairs soon found their way into some of the county’s most
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in L 32.29 in
Flexform Campiello Italian Sectional Sofa 2023
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the Campiello Flexform sofa designed by world renowned Italian designer Antonio Citterio
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Flexform Vintage Slate Grey Fabric Sofa
By Flexform
Located in Basildon, London
Exuding style and comfort, this sectional sofa made by Flexform has been newly reupholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Flexform "Victor" Sectional L-Shape Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Flexform
Located in Barrowford, GB
"Victor" seating from the world renown Italian furniture house of Flexform, benefitting from the most
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Rare Italian Modern Franz T. Sartori for Flexform Three Seater Sofa
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have a rare 3 seat sofa by Italian sculptor Franz. T. Sartori for Flexform
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965s
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful brown velvet three-seater sofa designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 23.63 in W 81.89 in D 36.23 in
Antonio Citterio Flexform Sectional Sofa Brunschwig Le Zebra Linen
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic Antonio Citterio designed sectional sofa and ottoman for Flexform Italy featuring Brunschwig
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Living Room Set Olive Green Color by Franz Sartori for Flexform
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare and beautiful living room set in olive green velvet, composed of the three-seat sofa and two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 24.02 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
MAX Leather Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform Italy 20th Century Design Icon
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
MAX by Antonio Cittorio is a sofa and a sculptural object, setting the tone of the domestic
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 87 in D 38 in
Flexform Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Flexform / made in Italy. Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio. Finished wood legs with plush velvet
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Flexform Romeo Fabric Corner Sofa Gray Sofa Couch
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform Romeo fabric corner sofa gray sofa couch.
Product measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Flexform Leather Fabric Corner Sofa Blue Black Sofa Couch
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Flexform leather fabric corner sofa blue black sofa couch.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Flexform Long Island Fabric Corner Sofa Cream Sofa Couch
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform Long Island fabric corner sofa cream sofa couch.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Flexform Poggiolungo Designer Fabric Sofa White Three-Seat Couch
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Flexform Poggiolungo designer fabric sofa white three-seat couch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Flexform Life Steel Leather Sofa Gray Three-Seat Couch
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform life steel leather sofa gray three-seat couch.
Product measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Flexform Adda Leather Sofa Brown Dark Brown Three-Seat Couch
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform Adda leather sofa brown dark brown three-seat couch.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Flexform Groundpiece Fabric Sofa Green Three-Seat Gray
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform groundpiece fabric sofa green three-seat gray.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Flexform Asolo Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in BREDA, NL
This 3 piece modular corner sofa was designed for Flexform in 2020 by the iconic Italian designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Flexform Soft Dream Sofa by Antonio Citterio
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in BREDA, NL
The Flexform Soft Dream Sofa is an elegant and comfortable seating system by famous Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Flexform Modular Sectional Sofa Suite by Antonio Citterio by Harrods
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
Beautiful designer Flexform Groundpiece sectional sofa
by Antonio Citterio is the benchmark which
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
H 22.45 in W 122.05 in D 127.96 in
Flexform Basket Chrome Stool Set Ocher Brown 2x Stool Foldable
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Flexform basket chrome stool set ocher brown 2x stool foldable.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Flexform Thomas Wood Leather Armchair Set Brown Dark Brown 2 Chair Antonio
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform Thomas wood leather armchair set brown dark brown 2 chair Antonio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 25.99 in W 26.78 in L 25.99 in
(NEW) Flexform Feel Good Large - Chaise longue / Recamiere by Antonio Citterio
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
.
Specifications:
Designer: Antonio Citterio
The dimensions of the sofa are:
Width: 209 cm
Depth: 114 cm
fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 24.41 in W 82.29 in D 44.89 in
Junior 3 Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
Junior 3 sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform circa 1990’s. A rare and unusual chaise in a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Cotton
Flexform Fabric Sofa Brown Dark Brown Two-Seat Sleep Function Function Couch
By Flexform
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Flexform fabric sofa brown dark brown two-seat sleep function function couch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 33.47 in W 67.72 in D 36.62 in
Flexform Feel Good Sectional Sofa
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Houston, TX
Citterio has been supervising the entire Flexform collection. Citterio designs A.B.C., Air, Beauty, Brenda
Category
Early 2000s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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Flexform Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic flexform couch available at 1stDibs. Each flexform couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, animal skin and leather. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage flexform couch you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer flexform couch, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each flexform couch bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. Flexform and Antonio Citterio each produced at least one beautiful flexform couch that is worth considering.
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Prices for a flexform couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $490 and can go as high as $15,330, while the average can fetch as much as $5,875.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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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