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Arflex Club Chairs

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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
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.

Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Sessel "Delfino" - Entwurf von Erberto Carboni für Arflex, 1954.
Sessel "Delfino" - Entwurf von Erberto Carboni für Arflex, 1954.

Sessel "Delfino" - Entwurf von Erberto Carboni für Arflex, 1954.

By Erberto Carboni, Arflex

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This Italian "Delfino" armchair was designed by Erberto Carboni in the 1950s and manufactured by Arflex. The piece of furniture is upholstered in original dark blue cord velvet and h...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Club Chairs

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Brass

Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair Arflex, Italy, 1969
Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair Arflex, Italy, 1969

Carlo Bartoli Bicia Lounge Chair Arflex, Italy, 1969

By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice Bicia lounge chair by Designer Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, Italy 1969. The chair itself is in very good and original condition, and a nice example of Italian design from the ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Club Chairs

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Leather, Polyester

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 Carlo Pagani, Arflex

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 Club Chairs

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Brass

Fiorenza by Albini for Arflex
Fiorenza by Albini for Arflex

Fiorenza by Albini for Arflex

By Franco Albini, Arflex

Located in Milano, IT

An authentic Fiorenza armchair, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Arflex, represents a high-quality production exemplar dating back to the early 2000s. The piece features...

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Late 20th Century Italian Arflex Club Chairs

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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 Arflex, Carlo Pagani

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 Club Chairs

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Brass

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Arflex club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Arflex club chairs 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 club chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original club chairs by Arflex were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider club chairs by Marco Zanuso, Saporiti Italia, and B&B Italia. Prices for Arflex club chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,812 and can go as high as $14,260, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,394.

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