Arflex Seating
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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Creator: Arflex
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Seating
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Fabric
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Seating
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Seating
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Fabric
Senior Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Senior sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Velvet Deep Blue Three-Seat Sofa Model “Triennale”, Marco Zanuso, Arflex, 1956
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This three-seater "Triennale" sofa was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex in Italy. The deep blue velvet cover of the upholstery contrasts beautifully with the patinated brass sleeves. The piece of furniture is in good overall condition.
Do not hesitate to contact us for further details.
Literatur:
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 84
Mobili Tipo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet Italian Sofa
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful shaped sofa model "Triennale corner" designed by Marco Zanuso and edited by Arflex.
Made of solid wood structure and polish brass legs. Newly upholstered in dark green cotton velvet, Italy, 1950.
Marco Zanuso, Italian architect and Industrial designer (born May 14, 1916, Milan, Italy-died July 11, 2001, Milan), helped to revolutionize post-World War II furniture...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass
Senior" Chair, Design by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "Senior" armchair model was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s. The beautifully shaped armchair was marketed under the Arflex Italia label. It is upholstered in its original ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass
Gustavo Pulitzer Finali Dining Chair, Manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1955
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian dining chair was manufactured by Arflex in 1955. The model was designed for the interior of an Italian cruise ship. It has a lacquered metal frame and sides of moulded s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Steel
1950s "Dolphin" Erberto Carboni for Arflex Italian Design Vintage Armchair
By Erberto Carboni, Arflex
Located in Brescia, IT
Original leatherette
Metal frame with brass feet
Original vintage condition
Rare model, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Other
Italian Mid-Century 'Sleep-o-Matic" Sofa in Leather by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
An Important Italian Midcentury Modern 'Sleep-o-Matic" model sofa / couch in Tan Calf Leather by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951. The divan / canape is composed of a metal structure, s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gio Ponti & Alberto Roselli for Arflex, Pair of "Airone" Model Office Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Arflex
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Delfino Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1950s Blue Velvet, by Erberto Carboni, Arflex
By Erberto Carboni, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic original "Delfino" lounge chair with matching Ottoman, designed in 1954 by Italian artist, sculptor and designer Erberto Carboni (1899-1984) for Arflex, Italy. Prefabricated u...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
Materials
Velvet
Set of Three Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy 1952
By Carlo Pagano, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of three ‘Campanula’ lounge chairs in pink Velvet by Carlo Pagano for Arflex, Italy, 1952.
Very comfortable and elegant low lounge chairs with nice round shapes in the backres...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marco Zanuso Settee for Arflex in new Dark Petrol Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
Marco Zanuso Regent settee for Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Early edition Regent Settee designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, circa 1960. The piece is on walnut glides with a new upholstery ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Arflex Italian Brass Base Two-Tone Pepper Cream and Taupe Gray Armchair
By Arflex
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant and comfortable vintage Italian armchair of great execution by Arflex with large cozy seat, the design is superb with a curved back and the side edges protruding to sm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Armchair "Fiorenza" in Original Red Color, by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of Italian "Fiorenza" armchairs was designed by Franco Albini for Arflex. The elegantly shaped wooden frame supports the furniture body, which is covered with the original ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Triennale Lounge Chairs, Marco Zanuso Italy 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale charis by Marco Zanuso circa 1951. Zanuso designed these Triennale lounge chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Steel
Zanuso Mohair 'Baby' Lounge Chairs, Early Wood Frames, Brass Legs, Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare pair of elegant 1951 'Baby' lounge chairs by Marco Zanuso for 'Arflex', Italy . These are early , sought after examples with the artisan handcrafted wood seating frames. Please refer to the images where you can see nice detail photos of the bare wood frames prior to applying the new upholstery.
Zanuso's elegant 'baby' chairs were designed to complement both his 'lady' and 'senior' chairs and these examples have been freshly reupholstered in beautiful 70% mohair, 30% silk mix fabric which complements the brass finish legs . Both chairs retain their original early period 'Arflex' manufacturer's metal labels which we managed to retain from the old worn fabric during the reupholstery process
Both chairs have been fully renovated and reupholstered in our in-house workshops, including new rubber seat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Set of 8 "Lucania" Chair, Design by Giancarlo De Carlo, by Arflex, 1954
By Arflex, Giancarlo De Carlo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This "Lucania" chair design by Giancarlo de Carlo was manufactured in Italy by Arflex in the 1950s. The chair is an original design for the furnishing of the motor yacht "Lucania". T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Steel
Wonderful marco zanuso sleep-o-matic sofa/daybed
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
part of the triennale IX range this sofa/daybed is one of marco zanusos most iconic designs. a very comfortable sofa can be pulled out for a si...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Roberto Menghi Hall Chair, Arflex, Italy, 1950s, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in London, GB
An original and early, rare Roberto Menghi Hall chair, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a luxurious pure mohair fabric....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
Materials
Steel
Marco Zanuso Senior Chair, Pure Mohair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
An authentic Marco Zanuso senior chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a premium, beige, pure mohair velvet. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
Materials
Brass
set of 4 Calla chairs by Antonio Ari Colombo dining chairs, 1970s
By Arflex, Antonio Ari Colombo
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage sling leather and chrome frame dining chairs model Calla designed by Antonio Ari Colombo for Arflex.
Good condition.
1970s - Italy
Dimensions:...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Chrome
Marco Zanuso Pair of Arflex Regent Armchairs in Blue Velvet "Nobilis" Italy 1960
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Catania, IT
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, pair of armchairs, 'Regent' model, blue velvet by Nobilis Paris, metal, wood, Italy, design 1960s.
Beautiful pair of Regent lou...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Metal
Marco Zanuso Senior Armchair for Arflex, 1950s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
Bergere armchair in shades of white.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Pair of "Carmina" Minimal Armchairs by Carlo Santi for Arflex, 1975
By Arflex
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Rare pair of "Carmina" armchairs, designed by the renowned Carlo Santi for Arflex in 1975, excellent conditions.
The original checkered blue fabric upholstery of these Carmina armch...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Green Fabric Chair Elettra by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1960s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century green fabric chair mod. Elettra by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1960s
Chair mod. Elettra with squared seat and curved rectangular back in forest green fabric...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
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Fabric
Marco Zanuso Italian Midcentury Sofa model sleep o matic
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bari, IT
Sofa bed sleep o matic model by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy. Metal tubular structure, Pirelli rubber bands, foam rubber padding. Brass supports.
Produced by Arflex, Italy, 1954.Ma...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
An Original Mario Marenco Easy Chair for Arflex, 1970s, Italy
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An original Mario Marenco easy chair for Arflex dating from the 1970s.
Featuring, squidgy, oversized cushions which are cleverly secured to appear a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Pair of Marco Zanuso Senior Armchairs for Arflex, Italy c1950
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
Original Marco Zanuso 'Senior' armchairs for Arflex. Italy c1950.
Re upholstered in a soft 'greige' colour velvet. (Neutral beige / grey).
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
9000 Modular Lounge Chairs or Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Arflex Italy 70s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Modular armchairs or sofa 9000 by Tito Agnoli for Arflex Italia.
This model is characterized by offering infinite possibilities to customize its use according to the space to be des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Seating
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Fabric
Vintage Chair "Calla" Design Antonio Ari Colombo for Arflex, 2 Available, 1970s
By Arflex
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "calla" chair produced by Arflex, designed by Antonio Ari Colombo, 1970s, structure in steel rod, upholstery in black fabric.
Measures 75 x...
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1970s Italian Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Steel
'Airone' Chair in Velvet by Studio PFR for Arflex, 1955
By Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
An "Airone" armchair designed by studio "Studio PFR (Gio Ponti Antonio Fornaroli Alberto Rosselli)" for Arflex in 1955
New purple velvet upholstery....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
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Fabric
Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning and rare pair of original period 'Elettra' lounge chairs by the famous ground breaking architect studio partnership BBPR (Gianluigi Banfi (1910-1945), Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso (1909-2004), Enrico Peressutti (1908-1976) and Ernesto Nathan Rogers (1909-1969)).
The 'Elettra' lounge chair won the Gold Medal prize for design, the 'compasso d'oro', at the 1954 Triennale exhibition in Milan and was a big hit featuring on the cover pages of both the esteemed Italian design journals of the period 'Domus' and 'RIVISTA DELL' ARREDAMENTO'
BBPR's best known architectural project is the iconic 109 meter tall 'Torre Velasca...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Seating
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Steel
Arflex seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Arflex seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 196 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 75 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Gio Ponti, Marco Zanuso, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Arflex seating 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 $6,326.