Arflex Living Room Sets

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.

Creator: Arflex

Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951

$25,000 / set

Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Sumptuous and extremely rare 'lady' living room set designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex ,Italy in 1961. The set consists of a super rare and extremely elegant , three seat elliptical form, 'Lady' sofa ,the largest size produced complete with a matching pair of very early (artisan wood frame) production 'Lady Chairs '. Please note the coffee table is not included with this set. This set has been recovered in an extremely elegant high quality 'Musco' 00 mohair fabric by the famous Dutch textile manufacturer 'De Ploeg' . The fabric creates a warm luxurious organic glow as the mohair pile...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Brass, Steel

Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s

$14,625Sale Price / set|25% Off

Tito Agnoli for Arflex, Modular Sofa Model '9000', in Teddy Re-Upholstery 1970s

By Arflex, Tito Agnoli

Located in Almelo, NL

Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa model '9000', in teddy fabric re-upholstery, Italy 1970s. This model is marked by showing infinite possibilities to customize its use accordi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Beech

Seating group by Mario Marenco for Arflex

$21,857 / set

Seating group by Mario Marenco for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Brussel, BE

Iconic seating group by Mario Marenco for Arflex. 1st edition. Perfect condition. 2 seats sofa and a pair of matching easy chairs.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal

Italian modern red living room Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

$8,967 / set

Italian modern red living room Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern red living room Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Living room composed of two two-seater sofas and an armchair mod. Ma...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal

Marco Zanuso "Square" Living Room Set for Arflex, 1962

$25,000 / set

Marco Zanuso "Square" Living Room Set for Arflex, 1962

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Marco Zanuso "Square" Living Room Set for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" sofa, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to mod...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Velvet

Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Set in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s

$4,550 / set

Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Set in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s

By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic 'Solar' lounge set, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1965, an iconic blend of Italian elegance and modern innovation. Comprising two armchairs and a matching table, thi...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Fiberglass, Polyester

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex

$8,907 / item

H 27.56 in W 100.01 in D 37.8 in

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with fabric upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Living Room Sets

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Fabric

Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s

$10,633 / set

H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in

Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The first edition pair of Marenco leather lounge chairs by Arflex, originating from the 1970s, epitomize the ingenuity of Mario Marenco's design. Debuting in 1970, these lounge chai...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Leather

Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s

$9,451Sale Price / set|60% Off

H 27.96 in W 76.38 in D 32.29 in

Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Paris, IDF

This three elements living room set from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proporti...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Brass

Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco

$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in

Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

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 Living Room Sets

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Metal

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, Armchairs and Italian Coffee Table, 1960s

$3,306 / set

H 35.44 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, Armchairs and Italian Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Iconic Italian set attributable produced in Italy during 1960s. This midcentury set is made of a double seat sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table in rattan and bamboo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Living Room Sets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, 1962

$13,400

H 30.71 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in

Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, 1962

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962 The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" sofa, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modernist desig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Velvet

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Blop' Lounge Set in Original Fabric

$24,000 / set

H 25.6 in W 54.34 in D 32.68 in

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Blop' Lounge Set in Original Fabric

By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, pair of two-seat sofa with pair of lounge chairs and coffee table, model 'Blop', original ve...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

COR LÜBKE & ROLF Vintage Modular limegreen Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa

$23,629 / set

H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in

COR LÜBKE & ROLF Vintage Modular limegreen Living Room Suite Sectional Sofa

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This absolute unique and gorgeous modular sectional sofa from the 70ties is manufactured by LÜBKE & ROLF from Rheda in Germany ( later was the Name LÜBKE KG). From the same fa...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Mohair, Foam, Latex, Wood, Beech

Pianura Seating Group by Mario Bellini for Cassina

$63,800

H 35.44 in W 110.24 in D 24.81 in

Pianura Seating Group by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Roma, IT

Outstanding, top rare seating group realized by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1971. Walnut structure, brown leather upholstery. Lade made of black rubber. The complete set is composed...

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1970s Italian Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Leather, Walnut

Italian Modern Brown Suede Marenco Armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

$3,308

H 25.99 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in

Italian Modern Brown Suede Marenco Armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern brown suede Marenco armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s. Marenco model armchair, with invisible metal structure and wooden base, to which the cushions that compose it are anchored, covered in suede. Project by Mario Marenco for Arflex, around 1970. Perfect condition, new leather upholstery. Measurements in cm 108x100x66h Il design inconfondibile e l’ampia modularità rendono ancor oggi il divano Marenco...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery

$6,400

H 22.05 in W 78.75 in D 33.86 in

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Steel

Carlo Bartoli 'Solar' Lounge Chair in Fiberglass by Arflex

$2,250

H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

Carlo Bartoli 'Solar' Lounge Chair in Fiberglass by Arflex

By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex

Located in Dronten, NL

Carlo Bartoli Solar Lounge Chair in Fiberglass made by Arflex in 1967. Fiberglass and polyester resin with lacquer finish. An identical example is included in the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York. Fine completely original condition with some very minor chips to the edge. The beautiful ivory gloss finish is still shiny and unrestored. Carlo Bartoli (1931–2020) was an influential Italian architect and designer known for his innovative and functional furniture creations. He founded Bartoli Design, a studio dedicated to modern design solutions. One of his most famous works is the Gaia armchair...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Fiberglass

Previously Available Items

Set of 3 Seater Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950 Italy, Arflex

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H 37.8 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in

Set of 3 Seater Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950 Italy, Arflex

By Arflex

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Sofaset consisting of a 3 seater sofa and two armchairs. The visible side parts are made of teak and the leg frame of iron with brass sleeves. Production Arflex 1950s for an Italian ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Living Room Sets

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Brass

Mario Marenco Marius&Marius Three Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather by Arflex 1970s

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H 24.81 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in

Mario Marenco Marius&Marius Three Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather by Arflex 1970s

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Marius & Marius three-seater sofa with structure in wood and lacquered metal, back, seat and armrests in padded cognac leather. Marius&Marius sofa was designed by Mario Marenco, as...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal

Italian modern original suede Marenco sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

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H 25.99 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in

Italian modern original suede Marenco sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern original suede Marenco sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Marenco model three-seater sofa, with invisible metal structure, to which al...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Plastic

Italian Modern Original Suede Marenco Armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex 1970s

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H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 42.52 in

Italian Modern Original Suede Marenco Armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex 1970s

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern original suede Marenco armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s. Marenco model armchair, with invisible metal structure, to which the cushions that compose it are ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Plastic

Italian modern Marenco set, sofa and armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

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H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 100.4 in

Italian modern Marenco set, sofa and armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Marenco sofa and armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s. Marenco model living room, composed of a three-seater sofa and armchair with ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Plastic

Square Sofa and Armchairs Set by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 70's

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H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in

Square Sofa and Armchairs Set by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 70's

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Padova, IT

3 seater sofa and 2 armchairs with foam padding and velvet upholstery. Armchairs dimensions: 72,5 H - 83,5 L - 86 W - seat 44 Marco Zanuso (Milan, May 14, 1916 - July 11, 2001)...

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1690s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Strips Sofa and Armchair Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in

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 Living Room Sets

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Fabric

Pair of Lady Armchairs by Marco Zanuso Italia 1951 Mid-Century

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H 33.47 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Lady Armchairs by Marco Zanuso Italia 1951 Mid-Century

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful pair of armchairs model "Lady" designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1951. Always a symbol of innovation both for the production and the production technique of furniture, both for its shape and for the materials used, and an icon of Italian design, the armchair Lady by Marco Zanuso...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Iron

Marco Zanuso, Triennale Sofa and Pair of Lady Armchairs Set, Italy, 1950

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H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in

Marco Zanuso, Triennale Sofa and Pair of Lady Armchairs Set, Italy, 1950

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Set consisting of a 3-seat Triennale sofa and two lady armchairs created by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951. Upholstered in orange-red velvet with...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Pecorelle Set by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1972

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H 24.41 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Pecorelle Set by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1972

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern Pecorelle set by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1972 Pecorelle sofa and two armchairs with padding and original white fabric, remova...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal

Super Rare Four-Seat Elliptical 'Triennale' Sofa by Zanuso for Arflex, 1951

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H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 37.8 in

Super Rare Four-Seat Elliptical 'Triennale' Sofa by Zanuso for Arflex, 1951

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Extremely rare four-seat model of Marco Zanuso's 1951 elliptical ' IX Triennale' sofa with brass legs. The design was named after the 9th Triennale design exhibition held in Milan in 1i951 where the design was first exhibited. The sofa's upholstery has been completely restored (photo 5,6,7) including new high quality rubber seat support webbing from the original italian manufacturer 'Pirelli' and new foam throughout. The sofa is finished in new 'Musco' ,color code ' 01 / 00' 100% mohair pile fabric by high quality Dutch manufacturer DE PLOEG. The elliptical 'triennale' sofa was manufactured by Arflex, Italy and offered in either two, three or four seat variants, the three seater is the more commonly seen model, we have not seen a four seater in the flesh before, we only knew of its existence through an original period Arflex catalog that we are lucky to have in our library. As stated in Baroni's 1981 tome on the history of the company 'ARFLEX 51-81' the 'triennale' sofa was often seen complementing Zanuso's 'lady' and 'senior' lounge chairs, we can see this stunning combination in many original period Arflex advertisments. This 'triennale' elliptical sofa was produced with two further seating options either with fixed ie sewn in attached cushions or loose cushions, this sofa has the more practical option with loose cushions. Zanuso's elliptical form 'Triennale' sofa combines beautifully with his 'lady' and 'senior' lounge chairs as well as Michel Kin...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Brass, Steel

Italian Bordeaux Velvet Campanula Chair by Carlo Pagani for Arflex, 1952

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H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 23.63 in

Italian Bordeaux Velvet Campanula Chair by Carlo Pagani for Arflex, 1952

By Carlo Pagani, Arflex

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Bordeaux velvet Campanula chair by Carlo Pagani for Arflex, 1952 Rare campanula chairs designed by Carlo Pagani and produced by Arflex in 195...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Living Room Sets

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Metal, Brass

Arflex living room sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Arflex living room sets 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 living room sets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original living room sets 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 living room sets by Vico Magistretti, Tito Agnoli, and Studio Simon. Prices for Arflex living room sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,962 and can go as high as $25,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,923.