Comfort, consistency and high-quality Italian craftsmanship are the values on which furniture manufacturer Flexform has built its global reputation. The third-generation family-run business is based in Brianza, Italy’s premier furniture manufacturing district, and produces sofas, chairs, outdoor seating and other pieces known for their modern aesthetics and functional designs.
The brand dates back to 1959 when the Galimberti brothers — Romeo, Pietro and Agostino — started the Flexform di Galimberti workshop. Flexform prides itself on crafting pieces that are perfectly proportional and versatile enough to adapt to the needs of the user and the space in which they are placed. Always elegant and refined in appearance, Flexform’s furniture is recognizable by its timelessness and use of high-end, sustainably sourced materials like linen, cotton, cashmere and wood including oak, ash, walnut and rosewood. Among the company’s most iconic collections are its take on the sectional sofa, which accounts for how lifestyles have changed: People now read, watch TV, eat and work on sofas. The 2001 Groundpiece collection, designed by Antonio Citterio, is one of its best sellers. The low, deep sofa, with its signature goose-down cushions and padded armrests that provide a flat multipurpose surface, is a casual take on the sectional that focuses on maximum comfort.
The company keeps its designs fresh by collaborating with architects and other designers to bring in new perspectives about people’s wants, needs and interactions with furniture. Designer Citterio, for instance, has been partnering with Flexform for almost 50 years and has been instrumental in creating some of the brand’s most celebrated and successful pieces. Along with the Groundpiece collection, this includes the 1996 metal and leather-upholstered A.B.C. armchair. (Its 2014 update is the award-winning A.B.C.D. chair.) Other partners include some of Italy’s most prominent creative minds: Cini Boeri, Joe Colombo, Paolo Nava, Carlo Colombo and Giulio Manzoni.
With over 20 flagship stores around the world, Flexform’s furniture can be found in spaces as diverse as Middle Eastern hotels, Italian villas and American lofts. By avoiding seasonal trends and focusing on consistent innovations in comfort and style, Flexform has been an exemplary figure of the “Made in Italy” luxury furniture scene.
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Pair of Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965 (Customizable)
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible chairs are extremely comfortable ...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs by Franz Sartori for Flexform, 1965
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and beautiful pair of brown velvet armchairs designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori for Flexform, Milan, Italy, 1965 Sartori is best known for his organic sculptures, but he...
Velvet, Beech
$5,675 / set
Flexform set of two armchairs 1950s
By Flexform
Located in bari, IT
Set of two armchairs 1950s Teak wood frame original fabric of the time in excellent condition Flexform production late 1950s. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Galimberti fam...
Fabric, Teak
$1,507 / item
Antonio Citterio Arm Chairs Flexform Italy 1970
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of armchairs by Antonio Citterio and manufactured in Italy by Flexform in 1970. The frame itself is made out of beech wood and has a rattan cladding running on both inside ...
Fabric, Rattan, Beech
Couple of Antonio Citterio for Flexform armchairs
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in BE
couple arm chairs from the 1970s. This top duo was designed by Antonio Citterio in the 1970s! The chairs have a contemporary look and feel. They are made of The chairs are in very go...
Rattan
1990s by Flexform Italian Design Set of Three Armchairs
By Flexform
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of three armchairs. Black wood seat and fabric cushion.
Fabric, Wood
Flexform Ortigia Armchairs in Hand-Woven Black Leather Cord over Solid Walnut
By Flexform
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed as statement pieces, the Ortigia armchairs can play a leading role in settings like the bedroom or easily be matched with your sofa to lend a note of understated elegance to any living space. Sophisticated hand-woven black leather cord...
Steel
$4,316
H 29.93 in W 79.53 in D 33.08 in
Vintage 3-seater sofa by Franz Sartori for Flexform, Italy 1965 (Customizable)
By Flexform, Franz Sartori
Located in Argelato, BO
Franz Sartori is best known for his organic sculptural work but he also designed furniture which reflected his sculptural talent. These incredible e seats sofa is extremely comfort...
Fabric, Wood
$9,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 42.52 in
Cestone Sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, Italy, Showroom Sample
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cestone three-seater sofa designed in 2008 by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, an embodiment of authentic Italian craftsmanship. This showroom model, designed to command attention and ...
Metal
$15,608 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. They have been reupholstered in a white fa...
Fabric, Mahogany
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molded laminate wood structures and were part of the first line of furniture from L’atelier. Designed for the launch of the store, this collection still had the execution and details of artisanal woodwork but already introduced some techniques and materials considered innovative. Brasiliana armchairs...
Rosewood, Fabric
$5,800 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
Flexform Ortigia Armchairs in Hand-Woven Black Leather Cord over Solid Walnut
By Flexform
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed as statement pieces, the Ortigia armchairs can play a leading role in settings like the bedroom or easily be matched with your sofa to lend a note of understated elegance to any living space. Sophisticated hand-woven black leather cord...
Steel
Pair of Antonio Citterio for Flexform Timeless Scissor Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of mid-century modern timeless scissor chairs designed by Antonio Citterio for Flexform. The chairs feature a chromed steel scissor frame with dark brown bonded leather...
Steel
$2,715Sale Price|50% Off
H 60 in W 84 in D 155 in
Flexform Happy Armchair & Footstool by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
The Flexform Happy Armchair & Footstool by Antonio Citterio epitomizes contemporary elegance with a minimalist edge. Crafted with a sleek, tubular metal frame, the chair features lux...
Metal
Pair of 1970s Roger Sprunger Roll Arm Chairs for Dunbar
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of roll arm chairs designed by Roger Sprunger and manufactured by Dunbar in the 1970s. These classic club chairs have wide arms and backs,...
Mohair, Walnut
Kalos Armchair by Antonio Citterio in Brown Velvet
By Antonio Citterio
Located in London, England
Height: 88cm Width: 71cm Depth: 82cm Seat Height: 38cm Designer: Antonio Citterio Date: 1970s Materials: Regent Pecan Velvet by Yarn Collective, wood. Description: Upholstered in Regent Pecan velvet by Yarn Collective. The Kalos armchair...
Velvet, Wood
$120,000 / set
H 42.1 in W 24.4 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Armchairs “Triennale” by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural armchairs with smooth wooden frames, featuring subtly winged sides and trapezoidal backrests and seats. Designed by Gio Ponti and produced by I.S.A. Bergamo in 195...
Velvet, Wood
$6,742Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.17 in W 81.89 in D 43.31 in
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa designed by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flexform
Located in Bern, CH
Flexform Soft Dream 2 Seater Leather Sofa (Pelle 2 823) designed by Antonio Citterio. With two matching cushions. New purchase price inc. cushions: CHF 11'140.- (This is a shop disp...
Steel
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...
Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 23.04 in D 24.41 in
2x Armchair and 1x Stool Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Two arm chairs / folding chairs and one stool. Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, designed in 1996. Made in black leather and steel.
Steel
Flexform Betty Dark Walnut and Grey Armchair, Set of 2
By Flexform
Located in Basildon, London
Designed in 2005 by Flexform, the Betty armchair combines comfort with style. Constructed from a solid canaletto walnut wood frame, the chair has a r...
Walnut
Flexform Bouclé Rattan Cane Lounge Armchairs Pair, Italy
By Flexform
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of Mozart chairs by Flexform, Italy 1996- Priced as a pair Great comfort chairs from solid ash-wood and canaletto - work (rush netting). It's f...
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Rush
Sold
H 32.29 in W 33.86 in L 32.29 in
Pair of Franz Sartori Armchairs in Bouclé for Flexform, Italy, 1960s
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful formed Italian armchairs in excellent condition. Manufactured by the well known Italian design firm Flexform, Milan. Designed by sculptor and artist Franz T Sartori in t...
Aluminum
"Mozart" by Flexform Armchairs Pair, Italy, 1980
By Flexform
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of "Mozart" armchairs designed and produced by Flexform in the 1980's. The structure of the armchairs is made of ash wood finnished in wooven reed. Seat upholstered in beige vel...
Velvet, Reed, Ash
Set of Black Carlotta Chairs by Antonio Citterio, 1990s
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful set of two black leather Carlotta chairs from the 90s. The chairs were designed by the Italian designer Antonio Citterio for the company Fle...
Metal
Rare Lounge Chairs in White Boucle, Franz T. Sartori, Flexform, 1965
By Franz Sartori, Flexform
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have a pair of stunning lounge chairs by Italian sculptor Franz. T. Sartori for Flexform, Italy, 1965. Flexform, anm Italian design powerhouse has seen the like...
Bouclé
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 29.93 in
Paul Tuttle for Flexform lounge chair in chrome and black leather
By Flexform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post-modern Scissor chair in stainless steel and black leather by Paul Tuttle for Flexform Italia widely known as being designed by Paul Tuttle and manufactured by Flexform Italia...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Flexform Cane Chair
By Flexform
Located in Wilton, CT
Double-wall cane and walnut 1970's pair of armchairs by Flexform with newly upholstered 2" seat in white linen fabric As of 08/2013 one of the chairs has been sold.
Walnut, Cane