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Artifort Furniture

Dutch

The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.

Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.

Then named H. Wagemans & Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.

Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.

Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture, but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.

Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.

Find a collection of vintage Artifort lounge chairs, tables and more on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Artifort
Set of Artifort Channel Executive Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt (1935) designed a series of armchairs with a classic Charme for Artifort, the Channel chair. The chair has a wonderfully relaxed seat....
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Furniture

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Aluminum

Lounge Chair C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge chair C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969 The rich, coffee brown leather is still in good condition with no significant blemishes, a beautiful patina,...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Leather, Beech

Vintage Bench by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and solid bench, designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in the 60's. Strong structure with wooden slats and steel. Can be used inside or outside.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair with chromed legs is produced in the 80s. It is a cute and very comfortable chair. ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Big Globe Armchair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and turnable Big Globe Lounge Chair with Ottoman. The Globe Chair is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959, this particular set is fabricated in the 1960s. ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Steel

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beaut...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Fabric

Mid Century "Big" Mushroom Armchair and Pouf by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfort at the utmost! This very rare Big Mushroom set is designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60's. Covered with lovely and ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Set of 2 Tongue Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set amazing and very comfortable Tongue chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort. These original chairs are completely restored by ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Fabric

Forrest Green Leather "F141" lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort 1978
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of the Forrest Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Model F141 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Netherlands 1978 Step into a world of sophisticatio...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Aluminum

Big Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extremely rare Big Tulip lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1960's. This comfortable chair is a not common but original Pierre Paulin model. It is upholstered...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal

Set of Two Artifort Suit Chairs by Monica Först IN STOCK
By Monica Förster, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
COM fabric DEDAR NIMBUS T21007/010 (1xNYC) 1xDC) There’s nothing better than making a good first impression that combines professional elegance with an individual personality. Wit...
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2010s Dutch Artifort Furniture

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Bouclé

Rare Pierre Paulin Lounge Chair for Artifort, Netherlands 1950
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare model lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960. This eye-catching piece has a beautiful elegant style. The seat is ni...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal

2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970's
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's. This extremely rare sofa is lovely shaped with curved armrests and a curved back. Super cosy and comfo...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Bouclé

Coffee Table by The Artifort Group for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed by The Artifort Group in the 70's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by Artifort. This high quality table is made wit...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal

Artifort Set of Three Black Beso Barstools with Wood Legs by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Beso barstool on a wood base 81cm SH Wood base: 01 black Footrest: powder coated black RAL 9005 (structure) Upholstered in: bute tiree CF650 #0145 (CAT 2, PG. EE) Felt gliders...
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2010s Dutch Artifort Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

"Circle" Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 1960s. This particular table is fabricated end 60's. The name of the table is "Circle" and it is manufactured by A...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Steel

Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and high qual...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Fabric

Mid-Century Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort groovy chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. This is the v...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Oyster Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Designed in the beginning of the 60's. This female edition has been made just for a few years! ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Steel

Rare Prototype Kho Liang Ie "Phonogram" Model 653 Chaise Longue Artifort 1972
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Prototype ‘Model 653′ Chaise Longue 1972 made for The Phonogram International Head Office in Baarn The Netherlands.. This Model 653 Chaise longue is one of the custom made prototype...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artifort 446 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured in Holland, 1962. The chairs have been newly upholstered in off-white / light grey velvet. The chairs have solid steel legs, chrome-plated. This is an extremely rare and very collectible pair of chairs by Paulin. Pierre Paulin was most famous for his innovative designs during the 1960s when he worked for Artifort. His most famed...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Steel

Oyster Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A set of the famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chairs by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is man...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort Easy Chair, Netherlands, 1957
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Artifort
Located in Almelo, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort easy chair, The Netherlands 1957. The "Columbus" lounge or easy chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort. ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Four Seat Bench for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Almelo, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt Leather Bench for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s This midcentury four-seat bench, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, would be a great addition to any office or waiting area. The modular seating system is made with cast aluminium leg frames and base plates that can be mounted on a steel beam set diagonally. This bench is in excellent condition with minor wear and tear that is consistent with its age and use. There are three black leather chairs with padded seats, totaling approximately 232 cm in length, 82 cm in height, and a seat height of 46 cm. The leather is in good used condition, and the legs and mounting clamps under the seats are made of sturdy aluminum, while the black supporting beam is made of thick steel. These chairs have a rich history, having been previously used for decades at a German airport and later in the waiting area of a Düsseldorf doctor's office. They are ideal for representative medical practices, law firms, or as lounge furniture in the commercial or private sector. Choosing used midcentury Furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Kho Liang Ie for Artifort Sofas in Black Upholstery
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, sofas model 'C683', fabric, coated steel, The Netherlands, design 1968 A classic midcentury sofa designed by Indo...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Artifort Design Armchair Model Ben in High-Quality Red Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This is the BEN chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. It features a sleek design and is upholstered in luxurious red fabric. The armchair is very comfortable and ...
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20th Century Artifort Furniture

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Fabric

1960, Pierre Paulin, Original 1st Fabric Silver Grey Leather Slice Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Black Leather Vintage Artifort Design Armchair Model NINA in Leather
By Rene Holten, Artifort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
The Artifort NINA armchair is designed by Dutch designer René Holten and fits easily into almost any interior. This armchair is striking and timeless due...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Artifort Furniture

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Metal

Model 442 3-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1962.
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A minimalist icon from the golden era of modern design — this rare Model 442 sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the early 1960s. The sleek architectural frame, uphol...
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Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Artifort Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs, model 115, metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1958 An iconic easy chair with a sleek metal base, expertly designed by the Dutch designer T...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Mushroom Chairs In White Bouclé Wool by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
A pair of newly upholstered Mushroom chairs designed by Pierre Paulin, in white bouclé. The mushroom chair was designed in the 1960s and was made to be extremely comfortable as well ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Wool, Foam, Plywood

Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Steel Wall Sconces by RAAK for Artifort
By Artifort, RAAK
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant modern wall lights with the steel bobeche / reflector being cantilevered over the support structure. Documentation: Artifort Label is on interior of the reflector.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Steel

Set of Iconic Artifort F330 ‘Cordoba’ Lounge Chairs in Soft Ochre Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Artifort
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of Artifort F330 lounge chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful Ochre soft leather upholstery and with black wooden ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Furniture

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Leather, Wood

1980 Dutch Artifort Thiery Belt Super Unusual Chair
By Thierry Belt, Artifort
Located in Markington, GB
1980 Artifort Thiery Belt super unusual chair Artifort chair designed by Thiery Belt. Chair and fabric are in very good vintage condition. Measur...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Furniture

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Metal

2010s Lilla 2.0 Low Stool in Royal Blue Fabric by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lilla Stool, Edition 2.0, originally designed by Patrick Norguet in 2006. The piece was designed in Paris and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands. These examples da...
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2010s Dutch Modern Artifort Furniture

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Upholstery

Theo Ruth f115 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces; amazing and sophisticated center-pieces. We also have two armchairs available. The sofa has been n...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal

Pierre Paulin, Globe Seat F 422 and Its Ottoman in Steel and Fabric, circa 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin, globe seat F 422 and its ottoman in steel and fabric, circa 1960 Artifort Edition.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

Materials

Steel

Artifort Coffee Table
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, manufactured by Artifort. This solid and high quality table is made with the best materials. The wooden laminated plate is in good condition with t...
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Furniture

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Metal

Reupholstered in Bouclé Theo Ruth “115” Sofa for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Renens, CH
Reupholstered 115 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort (The Netherlands). The Sofa has been reupholstered with new foam and a soft bouclé/sheep wool style fabric. The material used is v...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

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Metal

1968, Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, Chrome Base 2-Seat, Redone in Purple Fabric
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Artifort furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Artifort furniture 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 Artifort furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Artifort 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 furniture by Pierre Paulin, UMS Pastoe, and Martin Visser. Prices for Artifort furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $169 and can go as high as $37,614, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,939.

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