Arflex Sectional Sofas

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 Strips Modular Sofa S3 in White Fabric and Aluminium Feet by Cini Boeri

$15,931Sale Price / item|20% Off

Arflex Strips Modular Sofa S3 in White Fabric and Aluminium Feet by Cini Boeri

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that is now an ""evergreen"": the seat system Strips. Additional information: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather

$5,450

Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marius&Marius' sofa, leather, plastic, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s The Marius&Marius sofa, designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, is ...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

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 Tito Agnoli, Arflex

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 Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa by Tito Agnoli 1969

$6,508 / set

Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa by Tito Agnoli 1969

By Tito Agnoli, Arflex

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful ‘Novemila 9000’ modular sofa in original wool cream fabric, designed by Tito Agnoli for Arflex Italy in 1969. The elements come in their original textured wool fabric, whi...

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1960s Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Quattro Sedute modulari '9000' di Tito Agnoli per Arflex anni 70

$5,421 / set

Quattro Sedute modulari '9000' di Tito Agnoli per Arflex anni 70

By Arflex, Tito Agnoli

Located in Milano, IT

Set di quattro sedute compatte che permettono di creare diverse configurazioni. Disegnate da Tito Agnoli nel 1969, presentano imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto origina...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Marenco for Arflex Four-Seater Sofa in Blue Woolen Upholstery

$8,450

Mario Marenco for Arflex Four-Seater Sofa in Blue Woolen Upholstery

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Marenco for Arflex, modular four-seater sofa model 'Marechiaro', wool, plastic, metal, Italy, circa 1976. This well-designed sofa by Mario Ma...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Arflex Soft Beat Sofa SB03 in Red Lama Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

$16,116Sale Price / item|20% Off

Arflex Soft Beat Sofa SB03 in Red Lama Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Arflex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Slow waves. Rolling hills. Soothing pulse. Kind. Soft. Iconic – Soft Beat. Structure in wood covered with shaped polyurethane in differentiated density and polyester slip cover. Spri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Arflex Soft Beat Sofa SB03 in Blue Lama Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

$16,116Sale Price / item|20% Off

Arflex Soft Beat Sofa SB03 in Blue Lama Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune

By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Slow waves. Rolling hills. Soothing pulse. Kind. Soft. Iconic – Soft Beat. Structure in wood covered with shaped polyurethane in differentiated density and polyester slip cover. Spri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Strips Long Lounger by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s

$3,553

H 31.5 in W 54.34 in D 66.93 in

Strips Long Lounger by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in amstelveen, NL

Very rare strips lounger by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s, It is reupholstered in a sand color recycled fabric. The upholstery can be zipped off so you can snuggle under a blanket. On...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex

$9,082 / item

H 27.56 in W 100.01 in D 37.8 in

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

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 Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Menilio Taro Modular sofa in fabric with 6 modules Model 800. Production Cinova

$6,026Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 145.67 in D 72.45 in

Menilio Taro Modular sofa in fabric with 6 modules Model 800. Production Cinova

Located in Vigevano, PV

Menilio Taro. Modular sofa in fabric with 6 modules, Model 800. Production Cinova 1969. very beautiful sofa of great impact general good conditions. in some places the fabric is worn.

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

$10,848 / 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 Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

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 Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Boborelax Chair Cini Boeri For Arflex Red Velvet, Italy, circa 1955

$2,890

H 28.74 in W 31.5 in D 33.85 in

Boborelax Chair Cini Boeri For Arflex Red Velvet, Italy, circa 1955

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Vienna, AT

Boborelax lounge chair, designed by Cini Boeri, Italy circa 1965 Measures: 33.85" x 21.5" x 28.74" - seat height is circa 16.5". Very stylish chaise-lounge Boborelax upholstered in alcantara faux leather fabric, which resembles suede leather but is more durable and resilient. It has been designed by Cini Boeri and is a modern take on traditional seating...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex

$20,490 / set

H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex

Located in Manzano, IT

1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex - Set of 3 A rare vintage seating set designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, featuring two lux...

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1970s Italian Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970

$7,500

H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Almelo, NL

Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa/ Five Seats, Italy 1970s Looking for a grand and comfortable sofa that can accommodate your entire family? Look no further than the "Ama...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

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

$9,148 / set

H 23.63 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in

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 Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli

$9,800

H 30 in W 22 in D 28 in

Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental Italian mid-century modern 13 piece modular sectional sofa in the style and manner of Tito Agnoli for Arflex. The 9000 sofa design consists of individual seats with rounde...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood

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

$3,374

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 Arflex, Mario Marenco

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 Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian modular sofa in geometric fabric and wood, 1970s

$5,059 / set

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in

Italian modular sofa in geometric fabric and wood, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modular sofa in geometric fabric and wood, 1970s Set of six modular wooden armchairs. The seats are upholstered in velvet fabric with a geometric pattern, available in a warm...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Previously Available Items

Strips Sofa in caramel brown cotton velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

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H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 37.41 in

Strips Sofa in caramel brown cotton velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

Located in amstelveen, NL

Modular Strips sofa, Cini Boeri, caramel brown cotton velvet, 1960s. One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Compasso d’Oro and it is d...

Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa in leather by Tito Agnoli 1969

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H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in

Arflex Novemila 9000 sofa in leather by Tito Agnoli 1969

By Tito Agnoli, Arflex

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Fantastic ‘Novemila 9000’ modular sofa in cognac leather, designed by Tito Agnoli for Arflex Italy in 1969. The elements come in their original cognac leather, which is in perfect c...

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1960s Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Blue velvet modular sofa Novamila by Tito Agnoli for Artflex

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H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 34.65 in

Blue velvet modular sofa Novamila by Tito Agnoli for Artflex

By Arflex, Tito Agnoli

Located in Brussel, BE

Blue velvet modular sofa Novamila by Tito Agnoli for Artflex in 6 modular elements. Of course the dimensions are for one element. Quite perfect !

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular Strips Sofa in Ocre velvet, Italy 1968

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H 23.63 in W 49.22 in D 35.44 in

Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular Strips Sofa in Ocre velvet, Italy 1968

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular strips sofa in ocre/golden velvet, Italy 1968 The iconic Strips sofa, a comfortable and verstatile design. This modular sofa features five seating ele...

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1960s Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Tito Agnoli for Arflex 9000 Sofa - 4 Pieces

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H 24 in W 105.5 in D 32 in

Tito Agnoli for Arflex 9000 Sofa - 4 Pieces

By Arflex, Tito Agnoli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A four piece modular 9000 Sofa by Tito Agnoli for Arflex. Original chocolate brown textured upholstery with beige trim. Sourced in Northen Italy. The 9000 S...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular Strips Sofa with Ottomans in Beige Upholstery

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H 23.63 in W 184.26 in D 110.63 in

Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular Strips Sofa with Ottomans in Beige Upholstery

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular 'strips' sofa with ottomans, fabric, chrome, Italy, 1968 The iconic Strips sofa, designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex, offers both versa...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Strips Sofa in brown cotton velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

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H 25.6 in W 122.05 in D 112.21 in

Strips Sofa in brown cotton velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in amstelveen, NL

Strips sofa, Cini Boeri, brown cotton velvet, 1960s. One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Compasso d’Oro and it is displayed in seve...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Arflex 'Model 9000' Leather Sectional Sofa by Tito Agnoli

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H 24 in W 142 in D 88 in

1970s Arflex 'Model 9000' Leather Sectional Sofa by Tito Agnoli

By Arflex, Tito Agnoli

Located in Toronto, CA

Tito Agnoli for Arflex, modular sofa 'Model '9000', in beautifully patinated grey leather and vertical stitching. Agnoli shows infinite possibilities to customize the sofa according...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Strips Sofa in caramel brown velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

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H 24.41 in W 129.93 in D 37.41 in

Strips Sofa in caramel brown velvet by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in amstelveen, NL

Strips sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in the late 1960s. One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Compasso d’Oro and it is displa...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Modular set of 5 Marechiara chairs by Mario Marenco for Arflex

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H 25.6 in W 143.71 in D 33.47 in

Modular set of 5 Marechiara chairs by Mario Marenco for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in PARIS, FR

Created in 1976 by Mario Marenco, the model Marechiara is totally modular: seatings, backrests and armrests are fixed on metal bases that are attached together and can be rearranged ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

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H 24.81 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in

Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

Located in amstelveen, NL

Strips sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in the late 1960s. One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Comp...

Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Strips Modular Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

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H 24.81 in W 167.33 in D 37.41 in

Strips Modular Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

Located in amstelveen, NL

Strips sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in the late 1960s. One of the most famous products of Arflex. Designed in 1968, it was awarded the price Compasso d’Oro and it is displa...

Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arflex Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Polyester

Arflex sectional sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Arflex sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 10 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sectional sofas 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 sectional sofas by Saporiti Italia, Cini Boeri, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Arflex sectional sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,250 and can go as high as $20,680, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,650.