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.
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Arflex Hug Armchair High Backrest in Giada Leather by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Armchair is designed with a high level of seating comfort coupled with the very best quality upholstery solutions. In fact, each and every part of the Hug Armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Leather
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
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Fabric
Arflex Cloud Armchair in Black Straps by Carlo Colombo
By Arflex, Carlo Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cloud collection, developed to find a lifestyle more in line with nature and the visual cheerfulness, with soft and comfortable shapes.
Materials: Upholstered Fabric (Black Strap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Fabric
Arflex Serena Armchair in Lama Fabric with Wenge Stained Legs by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Serena armchair and Doge pouf, Luca Nichetto has gone further, arriving to the archetype of the Venetian bergère and of its ottoman, both with wooden frame and textile cover, re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Ash
Arflex Serena Armchair in Gamma Fabric with Wenge Stained Legs by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Serena armchair and Doge pouf, Luca Nichetto has gone further, arriving to the archetype of the Venetian bergère and of its ottoman, both with wooden frame and textile cover, re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Ash
Arflex Gloria Armchair High Backrest in Leather Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Gloria High Version Chair in Divina MD 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 Divina MD Col 213, Cat Leather ""N""
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Fabric
Arflex Ladle Armchair with High Backrest in Giada Leather by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Ladle Armchair with High Backrest in Giada Leather by Luca Nichetto. It is possible to create a very large possibility of proposals with a person...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Leather
Arflex Cradle Two-Seater Sofa in Cherie Fabric with Black Legs by Neri & Hu
By Neri & Hu, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cradle's characteristic is based on the structure: a classical triangular construction, that is repeated several times around the models.
Additional information:
Materials: Uphol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Fabric
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
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Fabric
Arflex Sella Armchair in Leather with Black Metal Base
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sella is an armchair, where modernity and refinement blend together, to create a timeless classic.
Additional information:
Materials: Upholstered seat and backrest with black lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Metal
Arflex Cloud Small Sofa in Black Straps by Carlo Colombo
By Carlo Colombo, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cloud collection, developed to find a lifestyle more in line with nature and the visual cheerfulness, with soft and comfortable shapes.
Materials: Upholstered Fabric (Black Strap)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Cradle Two-Seater Sofa with Cushion Kit and Black Legs by Neri & Hu
By Neri & Hu, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cradle's characteristic is based on the structure: a classical triangular construction, that is repeated several times around the models.
Additional information:
Materials: Uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Soft Beat Sofa SB03 in Red Lama Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Slow waves. Rolling hills. Soothing pulse. Kind. Soft. Iconic – Soft Beat. Structure in wood covered with shaped polyurethane in differentiated density and polyester slip cover. Spri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Ciclope Mirror with Black Lacquered MDF Frame by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Claesson Koivisto Rune wanted to update design by enlarging the usual small and historical mirrors into a larger object, making it the focal point of an interior space.
Additional information:
Materials: MDF, black lacquered frame mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Mirror
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 Soft Beat Sofa SB03 in Blue Lama Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Slow waves. Rolling hills. Soothing pulse. Kind. Soft. Iconic – Soft Beat. Structure in wood covered with shaped polyurethane in differentiated density and polyester slip cover. Spri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Infinity 130cm Small Table in Light Blue Glass by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Infinity Small Table in Light Blue Glass by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The mathematical symbol of eternity is a figure that resembles a horizontal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 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 Tablet High Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Tablet High Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The inspiration for their form comes from the ornamental pendants fashioned and worn by the Maori peop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 Serena Armchair in Lama Fabric with Oak Stained Legs by Luca Nichetto
By Arflex, Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Serena armchair and Doge pouf, Luca Nichetto has gone further, arriving to the archetype of the Venetian bergère and of its ottoman, both with wooden frame and textile cover, re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Ash
Arflex Infinity 130cm 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 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 Mojo Armchair in Green Fabric and Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mojo" is a type of magic charm, the word originates from Africa, where it means "soul" or "life-force", on which the design of this armchair is based.
Additional information:
Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Jules Armchair in Leather & Gun Metal Grey Legs by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Leather
Arflex Jim Armchair in Fabric with Gun Metal Grey Legs by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Match Console Table with Quarzite Silver Marble Top by Bernhardt & Vella
By Arflex, Bernhardt & Vella
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Butterfly Armchair in Grey and Black Etoile Fabric by Mauro Lipparini
By Arflex, Mauro Lipparini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The design of Butterfly armchair plays on the combination of the shapes and materials that compose it.
Additional information:
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
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Fabric
Arflex Hall Sofa in Barre Fabric and Wood Legs by Roberto Menghi
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sofas, designed by Roberto Menghi and called Hall, joins arflex collection. Hall armchair receives in 1959 the h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arflex Mojo Armchair in Brown Fabric and Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mojo" is a type of magic charm, the word originates from Africa, where it means "soul" or "life-force", on which the design of this armchair is based.
Additional information:
Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Leather
Arflex Hug Love Seat Low Backrest & Armrest in Gun Metal Grey 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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
Arflex Tablet High Table in Emperador Marble Top by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Tablet High Table in Emperador Marble Top by Claesson Koivisto Rune . The inspiration for their form comes from the ornamental pendants fashioned and worn by the Maori peoples...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Marble
Arflex Leafo Armchair in Grey Fabric with Black Stained Wood Base by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Leafo lounger, Hayon set out to make something that uniquely brings softness and lightness together. A simple chair that can be placed in spaces both small and large. The sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Arflex Hug Table in Carrara Marble Top with Metal Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
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 Tablet Square Table in Black Marquinia Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Tablet Square Table in Black Marquinia Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune. The inspiration for their form comes from the ornamental pendants fashioned and worn by the Maori peop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Marble
Arflex Gloria Quilted Armchair High Backrest in Blue by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Gloria Quilted High Version Chair in Mistral 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 Mistral 44, T4
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 Infinity 105x105 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 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
Arflex Match Small Table in Quarzite Silver Marble by Bernhardt & Vella
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Match Small Table in Quarzite Silver Marble by Bernhardt & Vella. Match project is characterized by the brass joint, that joints the structure with the shelf, becoming a preci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Marble
Arflex Mojo Armchair in Aqua Green Fabric Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mojo" is a type of magic charm, the word originates from Africa, where it means "soul" or "life-force", on which the design of this armchair is based.
Additional information:
Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture
Materials
Metal
Arflex Leafo Chair in Hero Fabric with Black Stained Wood Base by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Leafo lounger, Hayon set out to make something that uniquely brings softness and lightness together. A simple chair that can be placed in spaces both small and large. The sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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.