Italian Decorative Round Leather Pillow by Arflex, Round Brown Leather

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Italian Decorative Round Leather Pillow by Arflex, Round Brown Leather

About the Item

Introducing a luxurious and high-quality addition to your decor, the Arflex Extra Large Round Leather Decorative Pillow. Crafted by the esteemed Italian Furniture Brand, this exquisite pillow boasts a generous 21.65" diameter, providing a statement piece that effortlessly elevates any space. Featuring a tufted button design, this round pillow showcases meticulous attention to detail and a touch of elegance. The stunning perforated cinnamon brown leather adds an extra decorative touch, enhancing the overall aesthetic with its exquisite texture and rich color. Maintaining its pristine condition, this pillow is in excellent, like-new condition, having only been used as a display item in the gallery. Its quality craftsmanship and durability ensure a long-lasting investment that adds both comfort and style to your surroundings. This listing is for one round pillow in a beautiful light brown color, offering a versatile option to enhance various interior design schemes. Should you desire to create a coordinated look, additional leather pillows are available in separate listings, allowing you to curate a set that perfectly suits your decorative vision. Rest assured, this luxurious pillow is made in Italy, epitomizing the renowned craftsmanship and design excellence associated with Italian furniture brands. Immerse yourself in the sophistication and opulence that this Arflex round pillow exudes, transforming your living space into a haven of comfort and style. Please note that a beige color pillow is also available for purchase in a separate listing, offering even more options to customize your decor. Experience the luxury and beauty of Arflex's round leather decorative pillow, a true testament to high-end design and impeccable quality. Dimensions: diameter 21.65" Condition: excellent condition. Arflex was founded in 1947, by a group of three Pirelli technicians under the guidance of architect Marco Zanuso to create a new company projected into the future. They started using new experimental materials for the furniture industry, materials coming from other sectors, the automobile sector, and materials that were easy to shape and adapt to modern living. One of these materials was indeed form rubber combined with elastic tape which would replace metal springs and guarantee major flexibility and comfort on armchairs and sofas. They chose the right time, the 1960s was a revolutionary period for furniture manufacturing imprinted on modern design and new technologies where the companies were eager to industrialize production and move to more workable materials such as polyester, resins, and fiberglass. It was the same time Cassina and B&B Italia were also collaborating with young architects and experimenting with new prototypes which later became iconic products revisited and re-editioned for years to come. The company won several design awards. Major designers who collaborated with the company were Mario Marenco, Cini Boeri, Marco Zanuso, Franco Albini, and many others. Arflex designs are in some of the major permanent collections museums including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Some of the major creations which are still today in productions are the Lady and Fiorenza Lounge Chairs, the Strips Sofa, the Marenco Sofa, and many more.

Creator:
Arflex (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 21.65 in (55 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2010s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7953232651692

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Arflex

From its unorthodox beginnings, Italian manufacturer Arflex grew into one of the leaders of 20th-century furniture design. Its furniture came to be known for its integration of new materials and bold appeal, and today a variety of vintage Arflex chairs, sofas and tables are emblems of mid-century modernism.

Arflex was established in Milan in 1947 by Pirelli employees Carlo Barassi, Pio Reggiani, Renato Teani and Aldo Bai. Barassi, a Milan Polytechnic graduate and visionary engineer at the Italian tire manufacturer, explored innovative technology and new uses for synthetic materials in domestic products (for Kartell, he codeveloped a ski rack for automobiles). The four founders partnered with a young architect named Marco Zanuso, who also desired to create furniture that featured an application of novel materials such as elastic tape and polyurethane foam.

One of Arflex’s inaugural pieces was Zanuso’s Lady armchair, a seat made of polyurethane foam that was manufactured in pieces and assembled at the very end of the production process. It won a gold medal at the 1951 Milan Triennale. A couple of years later, Arflex collaborated with Studio BBPR to create the office-chic Elettra and Neptunia chairs. The flourishing furniture company quickly established a reputation for compelling products and attracting and working with up-and-coming designers such as Roberto Menghi, who created Hall, a luxurious line of seating that would earn the Compasso d’Oro – Honorable Mention in 1959.

In the 1960s, Arflex continued to welcome the use of new and cutting-edge materials. Popular designs from this decade include Carlo Bartoli's fiberglass and polyester resin Gaia lounge chair and Cini Boer’s Bobo Relax lounger, one of history’s first seating pieces made of polyurethane foam (it has no internal frame). Boer, a pioneer of furniture design in Italy, also created the Strips sofa for the brand in 1972. Part of a plush modular seating system, the Strips sofa became an Arflex icon and was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.

Arflex continues to work with innovative designers to this day. Among their more recent collaborations is with Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune. The company's legendary creations are also on display at museums worldwide. The Lady chair, for example, is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of vintage Arflex lounge chairs, armchairs, coffee tables and other furniture.