Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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

Arflex Penta Ottoman in Divina Vega Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

$4,482Sale Price / item|20% Off

Arflex Penta Ottoman in Divina Vega 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 Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Marco Zanuso Ottoman, Brass tubular, fabric. Arflex, 1950, Italy.

$2,237

Marco Zanuso Ottoman, Brass tubular, fabric. Arflex, 1950, Italy.

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Footstool, Ottoman matching to Lady and Senior Chairs by Marco Zanuso, Arflex Italy, 1951 Feel free to ask for more images or a quote for shipping.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Arflex Cousy Pouf in Grey Oxford Fabric & Beech Wood by Vincent Van Duysen

$3,051Sale Price / item|20% Off

Arflex Cousy Pouf in Grey Oxford Fabric & Beech Wood by Vincent Van Duysen

By Arflex, Vincent Van Duysen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arflex Cousy pouf in oxford fabric with beech wood structure by Vincent Van Duysen Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Beech Wood...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Arflex Penta Ottoman in Cabas Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

$2,502Sale Price / item|20% Off

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 Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric

$450

H 18 in Dm 18 in

Mushroom Ottoman in "Oxido-Honey" Specialty Fabric

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Oxido-Honey" specialty fabric. Oxido-Honey is a woven fabric with multiple textures in taupe, dark brown, ivory, and muted yellow....

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Customizable Tacchini Isola Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune

$3,608 / item

H 33.46 in W 46.45 in D 34.05 in

Customizable Tacchini Isola Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

In waiting spaces, people naturally tend to assume a relaxed posture, particularly while using their computer, laptop or smartphone for work or to pass the time. This consideration w...

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2010s Italian Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric

$395 / item

H 18 in Dm 18 in

Mushroom Ottoman in "Parlay" Specialty Fabric

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in "Parlay" specialty fabric. Parlay is a woven black and white fabric with the white part having a velvet texture. Perfect for using ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

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 Marco Zanuso, Arflex

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 Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria

$3,297

H 14.97 in Dm 15.56 in

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf Stool Tabouret Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Beech

Bermuda Olive Green Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune

$3,850

H 34.06 in W 48.43 in D 37.41 in

Bermuda Olive Green Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Baleri Italia

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant lounge chair designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, features a sleek steel frame in matte black. The internal shell is made of cold-foam polyurethane, offering exceptional ...

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2010s Italian Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Textile

Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Blueberry Fabric by Denis Santachiara

$665 / item

H 16.34 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in

Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in Blueberry Fabric by Denis Santachiara

By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in White Fabric by Denis Santachiara

$665 / item

H 16.34 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in

Baleri Italia Tato Pouf in White Fabric by Denis Santachiara

By Denis Santachiara, Baleri Italia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

To make pure, elementary, ideal form into something comfortable. Beneath these spheroidal forms, visually striking, but apparently uncomfortable, seemingly useless, the technology of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

"Pietra" Curved Ottoman Upholsterd in Bouclé Fabric

$2,021 / item

H 17.33 in W 47.25 in D 29.93 in

"Pietra" Curved Ottoman Upholsterd in Bouclé Fabric

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

From Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Bouclé

Ottoman pouf Drova 6 Wool fabric by Woo

$2,403 / item

H 15.95 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in

Ottoman pouf Drova 6 Wool fabric by Woo

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

Ottoman Pouf Drova: A Perfect Blend of Design and Functionality Introducing the Ottoman Pouf Drova, a versatile and stylish addition to any living space. Handcrafted with precision ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood, Foam

Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Modern Designer Pouf

$1,232 / item

H 20.08 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in

Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Modern Designer Pouf

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Iconic Design and Unmatched Comfort The Ottoman Loop is more than just seating—it's a statement piece that transforms any space. Crafted in th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Designer Upholstered Accent Seating

$1,232 / item

H 20.08 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in

Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO - Designer Upholstered Accent Seating

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

Ottoman Loop in Bouclé Fabric by WOO – Sculptural Elegance Meets Everyday Comfort The Ottoman Loop is a bold statement piece that redefines modern seating. Its continuous loop desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Steel

Previously Available Items

Pair of Marco Zanuso 'Senior' Chairs Mohair Velvet + Ottoman Arflex, Italy, 1951

Sold

H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 34.85 in

Pair of Marco Zanuso 'Senior' Chairs Mohair Velvet + Ottoman Arflex, Italy, 1951

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

These rare, very early examples ,of Zanuso's 'Senior' chair are identified by their artisan crafted wood frames which were soon replaced by a more cost effective pressed steel constr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Marco Zanuso Brown Ottoman Model Regent for Arflex Italy 1960

Sold

H 14.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Marco Zanuso Brown Ottoman Model Regent for Arflex Italy 1960

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional ottoman designed by Marco Zanuso made by Arflex, Italy. Original brown leather ottoman on casters. Ottoman: 22 inches x 22 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather

Marco Zanuso Brown Leather Lounge Chair Model Regent for Arflex Italy 1960

Sold

H 33.25 in W 33 in D 27 in

Marco Zanuso Brown Leather Lounge Chair Model Regent for Arflex Italy 1960

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional chair designed by Marco Zanuso made by Arflex, Italy. Original brown leather, chair on casters. Measures: Chair 33.25 H, 33 W, 33 D,15.5 seat height, 21 W seat interio...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Pair of Delfino Armchairs with Ottoman by Erberto Carboni for Arflex

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H 34.5 in W 28 in D 27 in

Pair of Delfino Armchairs with Ottoman by Erberto Carboni for Arflex

By Erberto Carboni, Arflex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of delfino armchairs with ottoman by Erberto Carboni for Arflex. Located in NY.

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1950s Italian Vintage Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

Rare Marco Zanuso Regent Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arflex, Italy, 1960

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H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 36.23 in

Rare Marco Zanuso Regent Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arflex, Italy, 1960

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A rare Regent Lounge Chair with the super rare original ottoman on castors by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italy. This set comes in original vintage ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Arflex ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Arflex ottomans and poufs 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 ottomans and poufs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original ottomans and poufs by Arflex were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ottomans and poufs by B&B Italia, Gufram Furniture, and Driade. Prices for Arflex ottomans and poufs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,844 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,850.