Arflex is an Italian furniture company founded in 1947 by Carlo Barassi, Renato Teani, Pio Reggiani, and Aldo Bai. The company's name is a portmanteau of "Ar" for "artificial" and "flex" for "flexible", reflecting the company's early focus on using new, innovative materials such as foam rubber and elastic tape in its furniture designs.

Arflex quickly became a leading force in the Italian design scene, collaborating with some of the most renowned architects and designers of the day, including Marco Zanuso, Carlo Bartoli, Joe Colombo, and Cini Boeri. The company's designs were characterized by their sleek, modern lines and their use of innovative materials and construction techniques.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Arflex furniture was exported all over the world, and the company became synonymous with Italian design excellence. Some of the most iconic Arflex designs from this period include the Lady armchair by Marco Zanuso, the more...

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Carlo Colombo a pair of twist bookcases for Arflex, white…

Carlo Colombo a pair of twist bookcases for Arflex, white laminate and board on aluminium bases. Italy, c 2000s, 201 cm high, 70 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza lounge chair,…

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza lounge chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Arflex, timber frame, covered in Knoll Honour array cotton fabric, height 102 cm, width 71 cm, depth 90 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A Carlo Bartoli Gaia chair for Arflex, Italian, designed 1965,…

A Carlo Bartoli Gaia chair for Arflex, Italian, designed 1965, fiberglass construction with original red colored finish, 68 cm high, 75 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza Lounge Chair,…

Franco Albini Fiorenza Lounge Chair and Footstool, 1952

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza Lounge Chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Arflex, timber frame, covered in Knoll Honour Array cotton fabric, and matching footstool (2), height 102 cm width 71 cm depth 90 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

Cini Boeri a five piece strips modular sofa setting for Arflex,…

Cini Boeri Arflex Modular Sofa Set: Light Blue Italian Velour

Cini Boeri a five piece strips modular sofa setting for Arflex, light blue textured Italian velour upholstery with black zipper feature. Frames constructed from board with black plastic feet, Italy, designed 1968, 63 cm high, 75 cm wide, 89 cm deep each

Carlo Colombo octopus table for Arflex, circular Nero Marquinia…

Octopus Table by Carlo Colombo for Arflex

Carlo Colombo octopus table for Arflex, circular Nero Marquinia marble top on black lacquered metal base. Italy, c 2010s, 75 cm high, 160 cm deep

Mario Marenco three seat sofa & ottoman for Arflex; metal,…

Marenco Sofa & Ottoman by Arflex

Mario Marenco three seat sofa & ottoman for Arflex; metal, plywood, elastic, shaped polyurethane, and nylon glides. Blue lama 812 fabric (15% alpaca 65% wool 20% Polyamide). Italy; designed 1970; sofa: 66 cm high, 250 cm wide, 95 cm deep, ottoman: 35…

Carlo Colombo K2 sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel…

Colombo's K2 Sofa: Sleek Steel and Soft Cushions

Carlo Colombo K2 sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel frame. Beige fabric covered cushions, Italy, designed 2000s, 100 cm high, 300 cm wide, 100 cm diameter.

Carlo Bartoli pair of Gaia chairs for Arflex, moulded…

Pop Orange Fibreglass Gaia Chairs by Carlo Bartoli, Italy 1967

Carlo Bartoli pair of Gaia chairs for Arflex, moulded fibreglass in stunning pop orange/red (no cushions), Italy, c 1967, 72 cm high, 75 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Carlo Colombo 'K2' sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel…

K2 Black Leather Sofa by Carlo Colombo for Arflex

Carlo Colombo 'K2' sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel frame. Beige covered cushions, Italy, designed 2000s, 100 cm high, 300 cm wide, 100 cm deep,

Arflex modular sofa, dark blue fabric cushions with featherdown,…

Arflex Modular Sofa with Featherdown and Black Stained Wood

Arflex modular sofa, dark blue fabric cushions with featherdown, black stained wood feature on metal frame, Italy, c 2015, 63 cm high, 307 cm wide, 120 cm deep,

Antonio Ari Colombo set of three 'Calla' chairs for Arflex,…

Arflex Calla Chairs in Caramel Leather and Metal Frame

Antonio Ari Colombo set of three 'Calla' chairs for Arflex, caramel leather on polished metal frame, Italy, designed 1970, 75 cm high, 45w 45 cm deep

Mario Marenco 'Marechiaro XII' modular sofa for Arflex, four…

Arflex Modular Sofa by Mario Marenco

Mario Marenco 'Marechiaro XII' modular sofa for Arflex, four piece sectional sofa setting, B & W wool with navy velvet. All covers removable. Sectional configuarations with clipping, Italy, designed 1976, 228 cm high, 201 cm wide, 100d, condition: some…

Poliform ottoman by Arflex beige ottoman 44 cm high, 72 cm deep

Poliform Beige Ottoman - 44x72cm

Poliform ottoman by Arflex beige ottoman 44 cm high, 72 cm deep

A pair of 1980's Italian Burkhard Vogtherr 'T-line' armchairs…

1980's Italian T-line Armchairs by Arflex

A pair of 1980's Italian Burkhard Vogtherr 'T-line' armchairs by Arflex

A Mario Marcenco sofa and matching ottoman. Designed for Arflex.…

Blue Hallingdal Sofa and Ottoman by Mario Marcenco

A Mario Marcenco sofa and matching ottoman. Designed for Arflex. Blue hallingdal fabric

Pair of Arflex Elettra chairs by Bbpr. Red woolen upholstery on…

Red Woolen Arflex Elettra Chairs on Black Metal Base

Pair of Arflex Elettra chairs by Bbpr. Red woolen upholstery on black metal base

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977) Fiorenza ottoman, c.1952,…

Albini's Fiorenza Ottoman for Arflex, 1952

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977) Fiorenza ottoman, c.1952, for Arflex, Italian, ebonised beech, pink velvet upholstery 55 x 51 x 39 cm