Cini Boeri Armchairs

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

Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

$6,716 / item

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fur

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

$6,716 / item

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fur

Arflex BOBORELAX Armchair by Cini Boeri

$7,229 / item

Arflex BOBORELAX Armchair by Cini Boeri

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Boborelax, created from Bobo, and together with it, makes up a curious and unusual family of essential furnishings, an example of pure design, without labels and adjectives. Dimensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fabric

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Black Fur and Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

$6,716 / item

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Black Fur and Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fur

Arflex Pecorelle Armchair in Denver Fabric and Black Fur Corners by Cini Boeri

$7,275 / item

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 Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Pecorelle Armchair in Denver Fabric with Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

$4,199 / item

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 Armchairs

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Metal

Black Leather Armchair with Walnut Finish and Wraparound Back – Abra Collection

$1,719Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31.11 in W 25.59 in D 31.11 in

Black Leather Armchair with Walnut Finish and Wraparound Back – Abra Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

An Abra armchair by Uultis in black leather with walnut wood finish. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Abra armchair, designed by Uulti...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Leather, Wood

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962

$6,800

H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, 1962

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchair, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modern...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Velvet

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 Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Steel

Cini Boeri for Arflex Strips Sofa in velvet, Italy 1968

$2,177

H 24.02 in W 56.3 in D 35.44 in

Cini Boeri for Arflex Strips Sofa in velvet, Italy 1968

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Cini Boeri for Arflex, two seater strips sofa in aubergine velvet, Italy 1968 The iconic Strips sofa, a comfortable and versatile design. Reupholstered in a beautiful high quality b...

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1960s Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Velvet

Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.

$12,358

H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Armchair for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970

$8,500

H 26.78 in W 51.97 in D 36.23 in

Cini Boeri "Gradual System" Armchair for Gavina, Camel Velvet, 1970

By Cini Boeri, Gavina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Cini Boeri “Gradual System” armchair for Gavina, camel velvet, Italy, 1970. Designed in 1970 by Cini Boeri for Gavina, this armchair belongs to the iconic “Gradual System”—a groundb...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Velvet

strips sofa by cini boeri for arflex reupholstered

$6,391

H 27.56 in W 63 in D 33.47 in

strips sofa by cini boeri for arflex reupholstered

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Ghedi, IT

The Strips two-seater sofa, designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1968, is an iconic piece of Italian design that revolutionized modern seating with its innovative modular concept. Th...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Velvet

Arflex Strips Sofa By Cini Boeri In Velvet, Italy 1968

$10,887 / set

H 23.63 in W 49.22 in D 35.44 in

Arflex Strips Sofa By Cini Boeri In Velvet, Italy 1968

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Cini Boeri for Arflex, modular strips sofa in mustard/golden velvet, Italy 1968 The iconic Strips sofa, a comfortable and versatile design. This modular sofa features four seating e...

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1960s Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Velvet

Bamboo-Form Cabriole Leg Cane Back Armchair

$2,250

H 35 in W 26 in D 22 in

Bamboo-Form Cabriole Leg Cane Back Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

Faux bamboo framed armchair with cabriole front and back legs, cross and side stretchers and a caned back and seat. Sold with original ivory cut velvet button tufted seat cushion.

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1960s American Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Cane, Velvet, Wood

Strips Long Lounger by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s

$3,472

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 Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fabric

High-Back Pasqualina Armchair by Grassi & Bianchi

$2,185 / item

H 37.41 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in

High-Back Pasqualina Armchair by Grassi & Bianchi

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

This high-backed armchair is completely covered in ivory-colored leather atop a tubular steel frame, and its metal seat pan is covered in black technical fabric. Its silhouette plays...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Steel

Brigadier black leather sofa by Cini Boeri, Knoll, 1980s

$3,500

H 33 in W 72 in D 37.8 in

Brigadier black leather sofa by Cini Boeri, Knoll, 1980s

By Knoll, Cini Boeri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Knoll Brigadier in black leather is a timeless statement of modern luxury and sophisticated comfort. Featuring premium craftsmanship, sleek lines, and ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Previously Available Items

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Chair in Black Leather

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H 21.66 in W 51.78 in D 37.41 in

Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Chair in Black Leather

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cini Boeri for Knoll, armchair, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976. Architectural 'Brigadiere' chair designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Knoll. This p...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Cini Boeri Strips armchair for Arflex

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H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in

Cini Boeri Strips armchair for Arflex

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex. The Strips model was designed by Cini Boeri in the late 1960s and was a revolution in the furniture industry. The seating elements were immed...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fabric

Boborelax Chaise Longue by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy (First Edition)

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H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in

Boborelax Chaise Longue by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy (First Edition)

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and original Boborelax Chaise Longue by Cini Boeri for Arflex, Italy 1967 Bobo, designed by Cini Boeri in 1967, is one of the first examples of a monobloc seat made exclusively...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fabric

Set of two 'Pecorelle Armchiars' designed by Cini Boeri for Artflex, 1968

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H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Set of two 'Pecorelle Armchiars' designed by Cini Boeri for Artflex, 1968

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Milano, Lombardia

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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Strips Armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970

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H 25.99 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in

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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton

Pair of Armchairs in Red Fabric by Cini Boeri for Arflex

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 53.55 in

Pair of Armchairs in Red Fabric by Cini Boeri for Arflex

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Milano, IT

Extravagant pair of vintage fabric armchairs designed by Cini Boeri for the fine Italian manufacture Arflex in the 1960s. The armchairs have v...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Fabric

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 Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian "Strips" Velvet Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

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H 24.41 in W 169.3 in L 24.41 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian "Strips" Velvet Sofa by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970s

By Cini Boeri

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian 5 modules sofa by Cini Boeri completely newly upholstered in emerald green velvet. The sofa sits on a very low chromed base. The ’Strips’ sofa is one of t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cini Boeri Armchairs

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Chrome

Cini Boeri armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Cini Boeri armchairs 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 armchairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 4 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs by Cini Boeri 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 armchairs by Michele de Lucchi, Mirabili, and Mario Botta. Prices for Cini Boeri armchairs 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 $6,104.