Cini Boeri Seating
Italian, 1924-2020
Had Cini Boeri been a man, the Milanese architect and furniture designer, who died in 2020 at age 96, might be regarded today on par with such visionaries of the mid-20th century as Gio Ponti or Marco Zanuso. She worked with both. Although she’s well known and deeply respected in Italy, her renown elsewhere has been more akin to a cult following.
“I admire the work she did across architecture, interiors and furniture,” designer Faye Toogood says of Boeri’s impact. “She practiced architecture during a time when it was considered that women were too fragile to work outside.”
Boeri was one of very few women of her era to graduate from Milan Polytechnic with an architecture degree, which she did in 1951. Her illustrious career hinged on the strict economy of her designs and limited palette of materials. For example, her innovative 1971 Serpentone sofa for Arflex was crafted from just one material, polyurethane foam, and sold by the meter. Her ingenious 1987 Ghost chair for Fiam was cut from a single sheet of thick glass.
But in Boeri’s earlier days, her pieces displayed a more youthful exuberance. The circa 1968 Cubotto cabinet, produced in small numbers by Arflex, is an elegantly irregular arrangement of eight drawers of varying dimensions. The wooden cube, two feet square, was finished in laminate — in vivid orange, blue, sand or white — with color-coordinated casters and handles of black-enameled brass. Its design reflects a Space Age interest in flexible, space-saving, multiuse furnishings.
“It’s a very clean piece of design,” says Kaisha Davierwalla, owner and founder of Vaspaar Italy. “Even with its strong, square lines, somehow the vibrant colors and asymmetry have the feel of a feminine touch.”
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Creator: Cini Boeri
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...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Sofa
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular 'strips' sofa, fabric, chrome Italy, 1968
Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arfl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Chrome
Cini Boeri, Sofa, ABS Plastic, Leather, Italy 1970s
By Cini Boeri
Located in High Point, NC
A two-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s.
seat height 14”.
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Plastic
Arflex Botolo Chair in Heidi Fabric by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botolo Chair is designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex. An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
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Metal
Designer Cool Modern Artflex Botolo Upholstered Side Chair
By Cini Boeri
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid century modern Italian side chair by Cini Boeri for Artflex having three chunky black metal legs on wheels and cool upholstery.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Metal
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Sofa in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural sofa model 'Brigadiere' designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll. This ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Wood
Modular Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri. 1970s
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in London, GB
Modular Strips sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex.
The architect revolutionised the furniture market with this seating system, earning a compasso d’Oro in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
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Fabric
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 Cini Boeri Seating
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Fabric
"Bacone" Corner Leather Lounge Chair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Bacone lounge chair by Cini Boeri for Arflex.
Extra large piece with generous squared proportions.
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1970s Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather
Cini Boeri for Knoll Sofa ‘Gradual’ in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa, 'Gradual', black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1971.
This stunning black sofa was designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll. The frame of this sofa is made out of b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Fiberglass
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Three Elements Sofa with Ottoman
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, three modular 'strips' sofa with ottoman, chrome, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex. T...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Chrome
Set of two 'Pecorelle Armchiars' designed by Cini Boeri for Artflex, 1968
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two 'Pecorelle Armchiars' designed by Cini Boeri for Artflex, 1968 .
The original armchairs in their shape have been reupholstered with an ocher fabric.
The feet are made of w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Cini Boeri Lounge Chair for Knoll
By Cini Boeri
Located in Oakland, CA
Chair: 53.5” W x 43.75” D x 30.25” H
Seat Height: 16.5
Ottoman: 33” W x 33” D x 13.5” H
Quite large and quite comfortable lounge chair and ottoman designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll in 2008. This chair has some wear shown in photos, available as is or reupholstered for an additional fee. From the Knoll website:
"Paying particular attention to how people use lounge...
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Early 2000s North American Post-Modern Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Wool
Divano in pelle bianca mod. Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Divano modello Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll nel 1976, si tratta di una versione a tre posti da 230 cm con struttura laccata nera (la versione a due posti non è più di...
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1970s International Style Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing pair of Gradual sofas/ loveseats in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy 1970s. This sophisticated, yet practical design will be the perfe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Velvet, Plastic
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Living Room Set in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa and armchairs, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boe...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Wood
Cini Boeri for Arflex Modular 'Strips' Pair of Two-Seater Elements
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular 'strips' sofa, chrome, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Stunning 'Strips' sofa designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex. The sofa consists ou...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Fabric
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 Cini Boeri Seating
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Aluminum
Rare Vintage Gradual lounge sofa in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Gradual lounge sofa - Cini Boeri - Knoll
Stunning & rare Gradual sofa in black leather.
Designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll.
In 1970, Boeri introduced her ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Leather
Divano in pelle mod.Brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri per Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Milan, IT
Divano mod. brigadiere disegnato da Cini Boeri e prodotto da Knoll nel 1976, struttura laccata bianca, un solo divano disponibile della coppia. Buone condizioni della pelle e dell'im...
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1970s International Style Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Wood
Strips Sofa - 2 seater with arms, Cini Boeri, Arflex. Pair available.
By Cini Boeri
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Designed in 1968 by iconic Italian architect Cini Boeri. Polyurethane foam wrapped in a removable puffy quilt. The designer’s and manufacturer’s most famous furniture...
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Late 20th Century Italian Cini Boeri Seating
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Foam
New Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Glass Chair
By Cini Boeri & Tomu Katayanagi, Cini Boeri, FIAM
Located in Alsdorf, NW
“A perfect synthesis of technological experimentation and formal research, the Ghost armchair, designed by Cini Boeri and Tomu Katayanagi, represents the desire to dematerialise the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Cini Boeri Seating
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Glass
Cini Boeri Cognac Leather 2 Seater "Bengodi" Sofa For Arflex, 1970 Italy
By Cini Boeri
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period stunning and rare Bengodi 2-seat sofa.
Designed by Cini Boeri for Aflex Italy, 1970's circa.
Original cognac leather with a stunning patina!
Very good ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather
Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
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Fur
Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri, 1972s
By Cini Boeri
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Cini Boeri Seating
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Velvet
Cini Boeri, Sofa, Plastic, Leather, Gavina Knoll, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Cini Boeri
Located in High Point, NC
A three-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s.
Backside features a built in shelf.
13.5” seat he...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Strips Modular Sofa in cream stain resistant fabric by Cini Boeri for Arflex
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in amstelveen, NL
Huge 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 d...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair Seat in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, pair of love seats, part of the 'Gradual' set, black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s.
This pair of stunning black love seats w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Fiberglass
Strips Armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970
By Cini Boeri
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Strips armchair designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1970, the project won the gold compass in 1979, fabric and upholstery in excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Cini Boeri Two-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two-seat sofa designed by Cini Boeri for Knoll International. Upholstered in smooth black Leather. Model ''Brigadier''
Love the design, low and wide. So 1970s. The wooden base has re...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather
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 Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Steel
1st Series of Pecorelle Sofa, Cini Boeri for Arflex
By Cini Boeri
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Sofa model Pecorelle designed in the 1970s by Cini Boeri for Arflex, awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979 and now an emblematic model of the brand.
This is a first edition, preserve...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Wood
Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Fur
Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Black Fur and Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Fur
Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Lounge Chair by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, FIAM
Located in New York, NY
ARMCHAIR IN CURVED GLASS
Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass.
“ I would never have thought of making a chair from glass… My initial distrust of an idea which seemed quite u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Glass
Cini Boeri for Knoll Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, three seater sofa, model 'Brigadier', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, designed in 1976.
Architectural sofa model 'Brigadier' designed by Italian designer Cini...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two exceptional sofas from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather, Lacquer
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" by Cini Boeri for Knoll Gavina, Italy, 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa "Gradual Lounge" is an original design item realized it Italy in 1970s.
Top Rare sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Knowll Gavina.
A totally innovative modular syste...
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1970s Italian Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Leather
Arflex Pecorelle Armchair in Denver Fabric with Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architect Cini Boeri tells that she was inspired by Christo Vladimirov Javasev's and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon's works, masters in the art of landscape painting. Nature pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
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Metal
Bengodi Vintage Cognac Leather Sofas by Cini Bouri for Arflex Italy
By Cini Boeri
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning and rare set of matching Bengodi sofas.
Designed by Cini Boeri for Aflex Italy. Original cognac leather with a stunning patina!
Mint vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cini Boeri Seating
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Leather
Arflex Pecorelle Armchair in Denver Fabric and Black Fur Corners by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architect Cini Boeri tells that she was inspired by Christo Vladimirov Javasev's and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon's works, masters in the art of landscape painting. Nature pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Metal
Arflex Pecorelle Sofa in Denver Fabric with Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architect Cini Boeri tells that she was inspired by Christo Vladimirov Javasev's and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon's works, masters in the art of landscape painting. Nature pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Metal
Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Glass Armchair
By FIAM, Cini Boeri & Tomu Katayanagi, Cini Boeri
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Wonderfull and rare authentic Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam.
It is stunning how a chair full of glass could be manufactured and used...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Seating
Materials
Glass
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 Cini Boeri Seating
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Fabric
Cini Boeri seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Cini Boeri seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cini Boeri seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 41 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 10 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Cini Boeri 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 seating by Giovanni Offredi, Vivai del Sud, and Tobia Scarpa. Prices for Cini Boeri seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,947 and can go as high as $24,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,525.