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Elettra Chair

Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Elettra chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex with a black metal tubular base which is intersected
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arflex Elettra Chair in Divina Fabric with Black Metal Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the seating you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arflex Elettra Chair in Vega Fabric with Black Metal Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the seating you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arflex Elettra Chair in Gamma Fabric with Black Metal Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the seating you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Black Elettra Lounge Chairs by Arflex
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 'Elettra' chairs originally designed by B.B.P.R. in 1954, Italy. This pair of lounge chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black Elettra Lounge Chairs by Arflex
Pair of Black Elettra Lounge Chairs by Arflex
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Elettra Chair in green velvet by BBPR for Arflex
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Elettra armchair, designed by B.B.P.R. for Arflex, has a black tubular and poplar plywood frame
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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

Four Chairs Attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1940s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Elettra chairs made for Arflex.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the Arflex B.B.P.R. Elettra chairs   
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arflex Elettra Armchair in Fabric Heidi and Candy by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, were first created in the fifties. The Elettra chair is one of the first examples of Italian designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Arflex Elettra Armchair in Heidi Fabric with Black Base by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, design by B.B.P.R in 1954. The Elettra chair is one of the first examples of Italian designed furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Arflex Orfeo Low Stool in Divina Fabric & Metal Legs by Alberico B. Belgiojoso
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Orfeo was inspired by Elettra chair, designed in the 50s for the first furnishings for offices and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Arflex Neptunia Chair Divina Green Fabric and Metal Legs by B.B.P.R.
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Neptunia collection, that includes armchair and chair, was designed in the ’50s, as a continuation
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Studio BBPR
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare pair of original period 'Elettra' lounge chairs by the famous ground breaking architect studio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Mod Elettra Armchair Designed by B.B.P.R Edited by Arflex
Located in Ibiza, Spain
wood and metal legs. The 'Elettra' lounge chair won the Gold Medal prize for design, the 'compasso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Studio BBPR, Kartell
Located in bari, IT
group was responsible for many projects in the field of design (the 'Elettra' waiting chair and chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

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Elettra Chair by B.B.P.R
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by B.B.P.R. in Italy, 1954. We can offer the re-issue of this Classic chair
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Vintage 1950s European Modern Chairs

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Located in Amstelveen, Noord
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Pair of "Elettra" chairs by BBPR for Arflex
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of "Elettra" chairs designed by BBPR, manufactured by Arflex in 1953. Original vinyl
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Vintage 1950s Italian Slipper Chairs

Pair of "Elettra" chairs by BBPR for Arflex
Pair of "Elettra" chairs by BBPR for Arflex
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Studio BBPR for Arflex "Elettra" Chairs, Italy, 1953
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Naples, IT
Group of four Elettra chairs by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1953. Iconic Italian chair by Arflex
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Studio BBPR, Series of 6 Elettra Chairs, Arflex, 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Catonvielle, FR
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Pair of "Elettra" Chairs by BBPR
Pair of "Elettra" Chairs by BBPR
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Mid century modern chair Elettra by Arflex, 1954 Elegant and stylish re-upholstered Elettra chair
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By Arflex, Studio BBPR
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Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning and rare pair of original period 'Elettra' lounge chairs by the famous ground breaking
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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Located in London, GB
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A pair of Elettra  Chairs
A pair of Elettra  Chairs
H 22.84 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Set of 12 Elettra Chairs by BBPR for Arflex
By Studio BBPR
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Set of 5 Elettra chairs by BBPR for Arflex
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Elettra Chairs by BBPR for Arflex
Elettra Chairs by BBPR for Arflex
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
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By Arflex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Studio BBPR Elettra Lounge Chairs for Arflex
By Studio BBPR
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Four Elettra lounge chairs for Arflex, one still in original yellow upholstery with label. 3 brown
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Studio BBPR Elettra Lounge Chairs for Arflex
Studio BBPR Elettra Lounge Chairs for Arflex
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An "Elettra" lounge chair by BBPR for Arflex
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
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An "Elettra" lounge chair by BBPR for Arflex
An "Elettra" lounge chair by BBPR for Arflex
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Elettra Armchairs-BBPR-1953
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs by Arflex- original fabric
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Elettra Armchairs-BBPR-1953
Elettra Armchairs-BBPR-1953
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Very Rare Set of Six Chairs Elettra by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1950
By Studio BBPR
Located in LYON, FR
Studio BBPR. (Banfi, Belgioioso, Peressutti, Rogers). Beautiful and rare set of six chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Light Grey Elettra Chairs Studio BBPR for Arflex 1954
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

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By Arflex
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Elettra Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic elettra chair available at 1stDibs. Each elettra chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and iron. If you’re shopping for a elettra chair, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elettra chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right elettra chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one elettra chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arflex, Studio BBPR and Elettra Bologna produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Elettra Chair?

Prices for a elettra chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,963.

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.