Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

Italian

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.

Creator: Arflex

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex

$7,671 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex. New, current production. The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex

$16,553 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production. The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics. Linear ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex

$15,343 / set

Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex. New, current production. The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex

$10,765 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production. The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Fabric

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex

$16,553 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex. New, current production. The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics. Linear sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 188cm for Arflex

$12,130 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 188cm for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor sofa 188cm for Arflex. New, current production. The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics. Linear sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex

$7,671 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Tilburg, NL

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Fabric

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex

$16,553 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 255cm for Arflex

By Arflex, Mario Marenco

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chair + Ottoman for Arflex. New, current production. The iconic 'Marenco' series, but then for outdoors and in wonderful new fabrics. Linear sofa with soft, rounded shapes, which can be used to furnish both residential and hospitality verandas. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Fabric

Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex

$15,343 / set

Mario Marenco Pair of 'Marenco' Outdoor Lounge Chairs for Arflex

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Tilburg, NL

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Fabric

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 188cm for Arflex

$12,130 / item

Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Outdoor Sofa 188cm for Arflex

By Mario Marenco, Arflex

Located in Tilburg, NL

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Fabric

Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design

$2,850 / item

H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 31.11 in

Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

This minimalist outdoor sofa is made in hardwood, metal and fabrics, two places sofa with arms, the multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept: Skyfolding In-outdoor collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engineering. The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way. Resulting is a essential and timeless set of objects designed for the modern lifestyle that permit infinite compositions indoors or outdoors that will participate in lives for a lifetime like a breeze full of “zen” elements and energy. Award winner of the biggest South American design...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

M C Home Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural

$745Sale Price / item|50% Off

H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in

M C Home Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural

By Foley & Cox

Located in New York, NY

Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...

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2010s Mexican Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs

$1,160Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 32 in W 28 in D 22 in

Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs

By Homecrest

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Set of Four mid century Lounge chairs by Homecrest Lots of style and very comfortable. The chairs are made of wire metal frames that rock, tilt and swivel . Very sturdy des...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal, Wrought Iron

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair

$1,643

H 29.5 in W 29.9 in D 30.7 in

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Carson, CA

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair designed by Philippe Bestenheider for Varaschin Four differently colored synthetic fiber tapes cross to give shape to the weaving of the Maat armchair. The...

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2010s Italian Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Synthetic

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Garden Sofa

$5,500

H 38 in W 77.5 in D 41 in

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Garden Sofa

By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini

Located in Denton, TX

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Garden Sofa. This design features a classic grid lattice seat and back, delicate tapered legs and finial accents. The original color is dark gree...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Suelo Modern Outdoor Sofa

$8,000 / item

H 31.5 in W 92.5 in D 31 in

Suelo Modern Outdoor Sofa

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Suelo® modern outdoor sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. ...

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2010s American Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs

$4,800 / set

H 44.25 in W 22 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Lounge Chairs and Ottomans

$12,800 / set

H 34 in W 26 in D 33 in

Pair of Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Lounge Chairs and Ottomans

By Mario Papperzini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic and rare pair of "Amalfi" lounge chairs and matching ottomans with adjustable chain backs. The stylish mid-century modern design after Mario Papperzini's design for John Sa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Outdoor Sunbrella Cream & Marbled Rust Sofa

$9,500

H 28 in W 108 in D 36 in

Outdoor Sunbrella Cream & Marbled Rust Sofa

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Outdoor Collection Sofa was designed to be as comfortable as it is modern and durable. It can be used on its own or paired with other elements of the Outdoor Collection to create...

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2010s American Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Steel

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

$5,800 / set

H 37 in W 25 in D 27 in

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

By Mario Papperzini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An authentic Mid-Century Modern Italian neoclassical patio and garden adjustable chain-back Amalfi lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Mario Papperzini. The iconic chair fe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Inouye, Kantan for Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

$2,230 / set

H 12.75 in W 26.5 in D 28 in

Inouye, Kantan for Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Tadao Inouye, Brown Jordan

Located in Denton, TX

Tadao Inouye, Kantan for Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman. The Japanese designer created his pivotal mid-century collection for Brown Jordan in 1956 using the latest lightweigh...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

$5,800 / set

H 35 in W 28 in D 25.5 in

Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Garden Lounge Chair + Ottoman

By John Salterini, Mario Papperzini

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An authentic Mid century Modern Italian neoclassical patio and garden adjustable chain-back Amalfi lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

Arflex Solar Lounge Set by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960's

Sold

H 27.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

Arflex Solar Lounge Set by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960's

By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Austin, TX

A hard-to-find pair of Carlo Bartoli "Solar" lounge chairs by Arflex. Same model is included in the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York. Fiberglass and polyester resin wit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Arflex Patio and Garden Furniture

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Fiberglass

Arflex patio and garden furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Arflex patio and garden furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original patio and garden furniture by Arflex were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. Prices for Arflex patio and garden furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,600 and can go as high as $4,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,600.

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