Arflex Furniture
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.
Color: Gray
Creator: Arflex
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lady armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Designed in 1951 by Italian architect and furniture maker Marco Zanuso, these iconic chairs are a symbol of stylish, material and technological innovation. They won a gold medal at t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
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Metal
1980, Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex, 2 Couches Ribalta in Original Soft Fabric
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Botolo Chair in Heidi Fabric by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botolo Chair is designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex. An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lucania Armchair by Giancarlo De Carlo for Arflex, Italy
By Giancarlo De Carlo, Arflex
Located in London, GB
"Lucania" armchair by Giancarlo de Carlo for Arflex, Italy, late 1950s.
The Lucania is a generous and comfortable chair, which was featured in Domus magazine in November 1957. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table in Metal and Carrara Marble Mod.Octopus Design M.Colombo for Arflex
By Arflex
Located in None, IT
Coffee table with legs in white lacquered metal and top in white Carrara marble.
Octopus model, design Marco Colombo for Arflex, year 2007.
CONDITIONS: In excellent condition, like...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Large Sofa Marco Zanuso Arflex "Senior" Velvet by Pierre Frey Brass 1951 Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant "Senior" sofa designed by Marzo Zanuso for Arflex in Italy, 1951.
This sofa has been restored, it has been upholstered in a precious light green velvet from the prestigious ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Brass
Daybed by Marco Zanuso Sleep-O-Matic for Arflex, 1950s, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in HEILOO, NL
Beautiful stylish vintage sofa bed / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italy in the 1950s.
Model Sleep-O-Matic including unique footstool.
This is the version with 2 legs ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Strips Modular Sofa S3 in White Fabric and Aluminium Feet by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that is now an ""evergreen"": the seat system Strips.
Additional information:
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Pink and Grey Fabric Sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
By Marcello Cuneo, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pink and grey fabric sofa Giubba by Cuneo for Arflex, 1980s
Two seater sofa mod. Giubba fully padded and covered in fabric. The s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Cradle "Love Cushion" Armchair in White Cherie Fabric by Neri & Hu
By Arflex, Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its characteristic is based on the structure: a classic triangular construction, which is repeated several times around the model, so that you can admire it from each point of view.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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 armchair you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartali
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carlo Bartali, model 'Solar', Arflex, Italy, 1965, four armchairs available
Fiberglass and polyester resin with lacquer finish
These elegant lounge chairs by Carlo Bartoli were made...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Polyester
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano Chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s
By Chiaia and Napolitano, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Vittorio Chiaia and Massimo Napolitano chair for Arflex, Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Fiorenza Armchair in Steelcut Blue Fabric & Black Frame by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s advertisement as symbol of the foam rubber potential, considered at that time the mos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Set in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartali
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carlo Bartali, model 'Solar', Arflex, Italy, 1965, set of four armchairs with table
Fiberglass and polyester resin with lacquer finish
These el...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Polyester, Fiberglass
Arflex Arcolor 30cm Small Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Jaime Hayon
By Arflex, Jaime Hayon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Arcolor 30 Small Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Jaime Hayon. Small tables designed around the classical geometry of the arch, employing from the beginning the discipline...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Tellin Armchair in Beta Fabric with Metal Legs by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tellin armchair has the elegant appearance of a welcoming open seashell. Two “valves” meet and merge by overlapping so to compose the seat and the backrest.
Additional information...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Match Console Table with Marble Top & Metal Legs by Bernhardt & Vella
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Match project is characterized by the brass joint, that joints the structure with the shelf, becoming a precious and decorative element. The stackable system allows to create, with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Sigmund Writing Desk in White Carrara Top with Metal Base by Studio Asai. To remain faithful to this search for interior honesty, the design of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Marble
Smoked & Chromed Glass '60s "Twin" Coffee Table by A. Ari Colombo for Arflex
By Arflex, Antonio Ari Colombo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Square coffee or side table made form 2 thick and heavy smoked glass shelf and 4 chrome-plated metal legs with black plastic feet.
Good condition: visible oxidation patina on the in...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Arflex Faubourg Two-Seater Sofa in Fabric with Metal Structure by Carlo Colombo
By Arflex, Carlo Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An easy & chic piece, deep and with soft cushions, in which you can almost plunge into, suitable for any type of living.
Additional information:
Materials: Upholstered seat with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Ladle Armchair with Low Backrest & Fabric and Metal Base by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Ladle Armchair with Low Backrest in Lama Fabric by Luca Nichetto. It is possible to create a very large possibility of proposals with a personal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Cradle "Love Cushion" Armchair in Grey Boucle Fabric Neri & Hu
By Arflex, Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its characteristic is based on the structure: a classic triangular construction, which is repeated several times around the model, so that you can admire it from each point of view.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Arcolor 100cm Small Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Arcolor 100 Small Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Jaime Hayon. Small tables designed around the classical geometry of the arch, employing from the beginning the disciplin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Arflex Penta Ottoman in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The pentagon is the best shape to combine a certain geometrical integrity without having to adapt to the surrounding order : in other words it has a distinct shape. For the version w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Capilano 96cm Small Table in Emperador Marble Top by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Capilano Small Table in Emperador Marble Top by Luca Nichetto. Supported by a light and elegant metal structure, Capilano's series of small tables takes its name from the Capi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Marble
Arflex Brianza Chair with Armrest in Fabric and Metal by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its feature is the extra width. In fact, it is slightly wider than most chairs, making it feel more luxurious than other chairs in this typology, without using more floor space than ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Capilano 96cm Small Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Luca Nichetto
By Arflex, Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Capilano Small Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Luca Nichetto. Supported by a light and elegant metal structure, Capilano's series of small tables takes its name from the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Arflex Ladle Swivel Armchair with Medium Backrest in Fabric by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Ladle Swivel Armchair with Medium Backrest in Lama Fabric by Luca Nichetto. It is possible to create a very large possibility of proposals with a personal character, maintaini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Jim Armchair in Fabric with Gun Metal Grey Legs by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jules & Jim are two simple armchairs, with a high seating comfort. Jules is the small version and Jim the larger version.
Additional Information:
Materials: Upholstered seat with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Tablet 80cm Small Low Table in White Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Tablet Small Low Table in White Carrara Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The inspiration for their form comes from the ornamental pendants fashioned and worn by the Maori peo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Marble
Arflex Gloria Armchair High Backrest in Grey Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Gloria High Version Chair in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune. She can look smart for when she goes to work, dressed up when going to a party, or put on something cosy when staying in. Dress her as you want her to be!
Additional Information:
Materials: Upholstered seat with black lacquered metal & black protective nylon glides
Color: Fabric Outside Leather Giada 189 - Inside Cabas 44
Structure: Trademark low energy consumption material with recyclable technology and poplar multiply wood
Springing: Elstic straps
Seat Upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover
Armrest and Backrest Upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover
Base: Black lacquered metal & black protective nylon glides
Cover: Fabric or leather. Not removable cover, except for version wih skirt
Cover in leather not available for armchair with skirt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Gloria Armchair Low Backrest in Grey Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Gloria Low Version Chair in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune. She can look smart for when she goes to work, dressed up when going to a party, or put on something cosy when staying in. Dress her as you want her to be!
Additional Information:
Materials: Upholstered seat with black lacquered metal & black protective nylon glides
Color: Fabric Cabas 49, T2
Structure: Trademark low energy consumption material with recyclable technology and poplar multiply wood
Springing: Elstic straps
Seat Upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover
Armrest and Backrest Upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover
Base: Black lacquered metal & black protective nylon glides
Cover: Fabric or leather. Not removable cover, except for version wih skirt
Cover in leather not available for armchair with skirt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Penta Ottoman in Divina Vega Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The pentagon is the best shape to combine a certain geometrical integrity without having to adapt to the surrounding order : in other words it has a distinct shape. For the version w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Infinity 130cm Small Table in Fume Glass by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Infinity Small Table in Fume Glass by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The mathematical symbol of eternity is a figure that resembles a horizontal figure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Glass
Arflex Tablet 50cm Small Low Table in White Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Tablet Small Low Table in White Carrara Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The inspiration for their form comes from the ornamental pendants fashioned and worn by the Maori peo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Arflex Infinity 105x105 Limited Table in Fume Glass by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Infinity Small Table in Fume Glass with Grey Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The mathematical symbol of eternity is a figure that resembles a ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Glass
Gio Ponti & Alberto Roselli for Arflex, Pair of "Airone" Model Office Chairs
By Arflex, Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered form seat and back over chrome-plated and enameled steel swivel base. Manufacturers label to underside.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Steel
Arflex Hug Table in Carrara Marble Top with Metal Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Hug Table in Carrara Marble Top with Metal Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The designers Claesson Koivisto Rune enriched Hug project, starting from t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Arflex Infinity 105x105 Small Table in Fume Glass by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Infinity Small Table in Fume Glass with Grey Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The mathematical symbol of eternity is a figure that resembles a ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Glass
Martingala Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1950
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning early edition martingala chair by Marco Zanuso, manufactured by Arflex, Italy, circa 1950.
The chair is newly upholstered in high quality ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Headless Leader Painting by Artfux
By Arflex
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great image by the collaborative group Artfux founded in 1990. This work was most likely influenced by one of the founders Ray Arcadio. From his website the following;
To artist R...
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Late 20th Century American Arflex Furniture
Italian Mid-Century Modern Strips Sofa and Armchair Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern strips sofa and armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s
Strips model two-seater sofa and armchair, with fully removable checkered cover, with black hinge...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arflex furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 207 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 101 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Arflex were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Cappellini, Fratelli Boffi, and Franco Albini. Prices for Arflex furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $377 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,101.