The Hall Sofa, designed by Roberto Menghi for Arflex in 1958, is a refined example of late-1950s Italian furniture design. Introduced as part of the Hall collection of sofas and armchairs, it pairs a compact upholstered profile with a wooden base and carefully engineered internal construction. The Hall sofa is built around a metal frame, with shaped polyurethane in differentiated densities and polyester covering forming its upholstered structure. Elastic strap suspension contributes to the construction of the seating system. A wooden base provides a distinctive material contrast beneath the upholstered body. Current specifications list wengé or chocolate-stained ash for the base, while upholstery can be selected in either fabric or leather. At 159 cm wide, the Hall Sofa offers relatively contained dimensions compared with many contemporary sofas. Its 86 cm depth, 82 cm overall height and 41 cm seat height create a clearly defined two-seat format suitable for interiors where a full-size sofa footprint is unnecessary. The dimensions are sourced specifications, while the positioning for compact interiors is our merchandising recommendation. The Hall collection also has an important place in Arflex's design history. The coordinating Hall Armchair received an Honorable Mention for the Compasso d'Oro in 1959.
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Key Features
Designed by Roberto Menghi for Arflex in 1958.
Part of the historic Hall sofa and armchair collection.
Metal frame construction.
Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density.
Polyester slipcover within the upholstery construction.
Elastic strap suspension.
Wooden base.
Wengé or chocolate-stained ash base finishes listed.
Available in fabric or leather upholstery.
Coordinating Hall armchair received a Compasso d'Oro Honorable Mention in 1959.
Materials
Structure: Metal.
Upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density and polyester slipcover.
Springing: Elastic straps.
Base: Wood, with wengé or chocolate-stained ash finishes listed.
Cover: Fabric or leather.
Arflex currently lists numerous upholstery families for Hall, including Alpaca, Amber, Bloom, Brezza, Bridge, Cabas, Cherie, Derby, Divina MD, Etoile, Flocca, Gale, Gamma, Ghibli, Kendal, Kirby, Laila, Lama, Lucky, Mistral, Morris, Nolan, Orbaco, Riccio, Savana, Steelcut 3 and Vega, alongside several leather choices.
Measurements
Hall Sofa 159
Width: 159 cm / approximately 62.75 in
Depth: 86 cm / approximately 34 in
Overall Height: 82 cm / approximately 32.25 in
Seat Height: approximately 41 cm / 16 in
Seat Width: approximately 118 cm / 46.5 in
Why Buy the Hall Sofa?
Authentic 1958 Italian Design: Roberto Menghi designed the Hall collection for Arflex in 1958.
Compact Dimensions: At 159 × 86 cm, Hall offers a relatively contained footprint. This makes it, in our merchandising view, particularly interesting for apartments, private lounges and interiors where space efficiency matters.
Premium Construction: The sofa combines a metal frame, elastic strap suspension and differentiated-density shaped polyurethane.
Distinctive Wooden Base: The upholstered body is supported by a wooden base, with wengé and chocolate-stained ash options listed.
Fabric or Leather Options: Hall can be customized with either fabric or leather upholstery.
Important Design Heritage: The Hall collection dates from the late 1950s, and its coordinating armchair received a Compasso d'Oro Honorable Mention in 1959.
Still Part of the Arflex Collection: The manufacturer's current catalog continues to list the Hall Sofa 159.
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Luxury Living Rooms | Compact Living Spaces | Mid-Century Modern Interiors | Italian Design Homes | Designer Apartments | Reading Lounges | Design Collectors