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Arflex Furniture

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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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Creator: Arflex
Set of 2 sofas and 1 armchair model "Square" by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Set of 2 sofas and 1 armchair model "Square" by Marco Zanuso for Arflex

Set of 2 sofas and 1 armchair model "Square" by Marco Zanuso for Arflex

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Correggio, IT

"Square" living room set, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1962. The set consists of a 3-seater sofa (193 cm x 90 cm x h 70 cm), a 2-seater sofa (142 cm x 90 cm x h 70 cm) and ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Iron

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Martingala' Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Martingala' Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Martingala' Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Marco Zanuso for Arflex, easy chair, model 'Martingala', fabric, chromium metal, Italy, 1950s. This eccentric easy chair, designed by Italian designer Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, is...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Three Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy 1952
Set of Three Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy 1952

Set of Three Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy 1952

By Arflex, Carlo Pagano

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Set of three ‘Campanula’ lounge chairs in pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy, 1952. Set of three ‘Campanula’ lounge chairs designed by Carlo Pagano and produced by Arflex...

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1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Headless Leader Painting by Artfux
Headless Leader Painting by Artfux

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

Pair of Red Velvet "Urania" Chairs by BBPR for Arflex
Pair of Red Velvet "Urania" Chairs by BBPR for Arflex

Pair of Red Velvet "Urania" Chairs by BBPR for Arflex

By Studio BBPR, Arflex

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of "Urania" chairs by BBPR for Arflex. Lean black metal frame and red velvet seat and backrest.

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1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern black leather armchair Cesare Casati for Arflex 1960s
Italian mid-century modern black leather armchair Cesare Casati for Arflex 1960s

Italian mid-century modern black leather armchair Cesare Casati for Arflex 1960s

By Cesare Casati, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern black leather armchair Cesare Casati for Arflex 1960s Swivel armchair in black leather. The seat and backrest are composed of a single curved and welcoming...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Metal

Pair of 'Giubba' Chairs by Marcello Cuneo
Pair of 'Giubba' Chairs by Marcello Cuneo

Pair of 'Giubba' Chairs by Marcello Cuneo

By Marcello Cuneo, Arflex

Located in Toronto, CA

Made in Italy, Marcello Cuneo's "Giubba" Chairs for Arflex are a study in extreme chill. Extra-wide and low-riding, the pair boasts delicious pink salmon velvet upholstery. Sold as a...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Velvet, Foam

Lady Marco Zanuso by Arflex Cotton Velvet and Hermes Fabric Italian Armchair
Lady Marco Zanuso by Arflex Cotton Velvet and Hermes Fabric Italian Armchair

Lady Marco Zanuso by Arflex Cotton Velvet and Hermes Fabric Italian Armchair

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchair model «Lady» designed by Marco Zanuso edited by Arflex. Structure made of solid wood, and metal legs. Seat and back upholstered in cotton velvet designed by India Mahdavi an...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture

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Cotton, Velvet

Italian postmodern padded blue and white cubes chaise longue by Arflex, 1990s
Italian postmodern padded blue and white cubes chaise longue by Arflex, 1990s

Italian postmodern padded blue and white cubes chaise longue by Arflex, 1990s

By Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian postmodern padded blue and white cubes chaise longue by Arflex, 1990s Padded chaise longue with rectangular seat. The backrest, armrest and seat are made up of eighteen padde...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Arflex Furniture

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Fabric

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Marco Zanuso for Arflex, leather and chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1964. This lounge chair by Zanuso remains among the best examples of armchairs designed by the architect. It is not ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Arflex 'Solar' Coffee Table in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s
Arflex 'Solar' Coffee Table in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s

Arflex 'Solar' Coffee Table in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s

By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex

Located in Antwerp, BE

Coffee table from the 'Solar' lounge set, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1965. A masterpiece of Italian modernism, this table showcases a sleek fiberglass and polyester resi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester

Arflex Mojo Armchair in Brown Fabric and Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Arflex Mojo Armchair in Brown Fabric and Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Arflex Mojo Armchair in Brown Fabric and 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Metal

Arflex Ladle Armchair with Low Backrest & Fabric and Metal Base by Luca Nichetto
Arflex Ladle Armchair with Low Backrest & Fabric and Metal Base by Luca Nichetto

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Fabric

Arflex Mojo Armchair in Green Fabric and Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Arflex Mojo Armchair in Green Fabric and Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Metal

Arflex Tablet Square Table in Black Marquinia Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Arflex Tablet Square Table in Black Marquinia Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Arflex Tablet Square Table in Black Marquinia Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Marble

Arflex Neptunia Chair Divina Green Fabric and Metal Legs by B.B.P.R.
Arflex Neptunia Chair Divina Green Fabric and Metal Legs by B.B.P.R.

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 of the Elettra collection, for giving choice to design offices and public spaces. N...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Metal

Arflex Tablet 50cm Small Low Table in White Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Arflex Tablet 50cm Small Low Table in White Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Arflex Tablet 50cm Small Low Table in White Marble by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune

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 fas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Arflex Tablet High Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Arflex Tablet High Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Arflex Tablet High Table in White Carrara Marble Top by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Marble

Arflex Serena Armchair in Lama Fabric with Wenge Stained Legs by Luca Nichetto
Arflex Serena Armchair in Lama Fabric with Wenge Stained Legs by Luca Nichetto

Arflex Serena Armchair in Lama Fabric with Wenge 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Furniture

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Ash

Arflex Jim Armchair in Fabric with Gun Metal Grey Legs by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Arflex Jim Armchair in Fabric with Gun Metal Grey Legs by Claesson Koivisto Rune

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

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Fabric

Arflex Tellin Armchair in Beta Fabric with Metal Legs by Luca Nichetto
Arflex Tellin Armchair in Beta Fabric with Metal Legs by Luca Nichetto

Arflex Tellin Armchair in Beta Fabric with Metal Legs by Luca Nichetto

By Arflex, Luca Nichetto

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

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Metal

Arflex Penta Ottoman in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Arflex Penta Ottoman in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Arflex Penta Ottoman in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune

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 Match Console Table with Quarzite Silver Marble Top by Bernhardt & Vella
Arflex Match Console Table with Quarzite Silver Marble Top by Bernhardt & Vella

Arflex Match Console Table with Quarzite Silver Marble Top 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

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Metal

Italian mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hosoe  Marinelli for Arflex, 1980s
Italian mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hosoe  Marinelli for Arflex, 1980s

Italian mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hosoe Marinelli for Arflex, 1980s

By Isao Hosoe, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hosoe Marinelli for Arflex, 1980s Coffee table in lacquered wood formed by four mobile circles resting on solid black wooden legs. The rim...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Wood

T-Line Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr
T-Line Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr

T-Line Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr

By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr

Located in Chicago, IL

for Arflex c. 1980s, fully restored with new fabric and foam - excellent condition

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Fabric

2 Brown leather & brass Campanula Armchairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952
2 Brown leather & brass Campanula Armchairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952

2 Brown leather & brass Campanula Armchairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952

By Arflex, Carlo Pagani

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Rare Campanula armchairs designed by Carlo Pagani and produced by Arflex in the 1952. The 2 chairs are made from a brass leg frame with their original plastic foam stuffing and leath...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Brass

Brown Leather & Brass "Campanula" Chairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952, Set of 2
Brown Leather & Brass "Campanula" Chairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952, Set of 2

Brown Leather & Brass "Campanula" Chairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952, Set of 2

By Carlo Pagani, Arflex

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Rare Campanula chairs designed by Carlo Pagani and produced by Arflex in the 1952. The 2 chairs are made from a brass leg frame with their original plastic foam stuffing and leather ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Furniture

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Brass

Privè Sofa by Paolo Nava for Arflex
Privè Sofa by Paolo Nava for Arflex

Privè Sofa by Paolo Nava for Arflex

By Paolo Nava, Arflex

Located in Ravenna, IT

Privè sofa designed by Paolo Nava for Arflex in 1987. The structure of the sofa is an aluminum mesh and tube covered in black leather. The armrests are made of plastic material, whil...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Metal

Sofa Two-Seat, Model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954
Sofa Two-Seat, Model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954

Sofa Two-Seat, Model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954

By Arflex, Erberto Carboni

Located in Berlin, DE

Sofa two-seat, model 'Delfino' by Erberto Carboni, Arflex, 1954. Complete new upholstery true to the 1954's orginal. High quality woolen Danish fabric.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

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Steel

Three Piece Italian "Dolphin" Lounge Suite by Ernesto Carboni for Arflex
Three Piece Italian "Dolphin" Lounge Suite by Ernesto Carboni for Arflex

Three Piece Italian "Dolphin" Lounge Suite by Ernesto Carboni for Arflex

By Arflex

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning lounge suite. "Dolphin" featuring matching pair of original black leather lounge chairs and ottoman, seldom seen arm-less version. Brass bases have been painted (white) stun...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.