Artifort Seating
Dutch
The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.
Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.
Then named H. Wagemans Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.
Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.
Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture, but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.
Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.
Find a collection of vintage Artifort lounge chairs, tables and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Artifort
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Sofa in Blue Upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa model '442/3', fabric upholstery, chromed steel, The Netherlands, 1962
This modest sofa is based on a solid construction featuring clear lines and g...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning "Butterfly" lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, 1963.
The tubular frame is thin and geometric.
The beautiful leather seating a...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60’s.
This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beaut...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588 Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. Just reupholstered with high quality leather and ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin, the big model with a ottoman.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is manu...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and comfortable desk or office chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1970s
These swivel chairs are made with the best materials, they have a...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Artifort 410 Chair by Theo Ruth, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing Artifort model 410 Chair.
This comfortable chair is designed by Theo Ruth in the beginning of the 50's.
This original chair is completely restored with new fabric and new fo...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60s.
These particular chair is fabricated in the 80s
Covered with very beautiful Scandinavian wo...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Ribbon Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of Ribbon Chairs, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
It is produced by Artifort, The Netherlands.
The Ribbon Chair is a piece of Art and it i...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$15,441 / set
Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and comfortable desk or office chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1970s.
These swivel chairs are made with the best materials, they have ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Artifort Beso Stool with Wood Legs by Khodi Feiz
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Beso stool on a wood base
Beso, Spanish for ‘kiss’, is an affordable and highly versatile chair programme created by our Dutch designer Khodi Feiz. A comfortable upholstered seat.
Category
2010s Dutch Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Set of 2 Model 442 Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 Pierre Paulin "442" Chairs for Artifort, designed in the 1960s.
These lovely chairs are also fabricated in the 1960s
The combination of steel and the upholster...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s.
Covered with stunning and high quality wool fabric.
The ch...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Midcentury 2-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and comfortabele 2 seat sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie.
Manufactured by Artifort in the 1960s.
Very solid and high quality, made with the best materials.
The sofa ha...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Red Vintage Design Armchairs by Artifort, Model BEN
By Artifort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of vintage design armchairs is from designer Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort. These are the BEN chairs, upholstered in luxurious red fabric. With their slee...
Category
20th Century Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric
$534 Sale Price / set
60% Off
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare set of 3 armchairs and bench designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort made from leather and oak with block turned legs and arms.
In 1936 Ruth joined Wagemans and Van Tuinen, first as a furniture maker and then, from 1939, as head of the design and development department. Ruth was the first permanent designer at Artifort furniture.
1940s - Netherlands
The chairs are beautiful made with quality oak and nice patinated but comfortable leather seats...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$3,560 / set
Artifort Mare Leather Sofa by René Holten in Stock
By Rene Holten, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Mare sectional 121.6"x32.7"
upholstered in Ohmann #1614 Cool Gray
polished stainless steel legs:
2x FC 112 End unit right facing 138 cm
(54.3") w
2x FC 105 Intermediate element ...
Category
2010s Dutch Artifort Seating
Materials
Leather
$5,800 Sale Price
28% Off
1959, Pierre Paulin, Large Early Oyster, Easy Chair F157 in Brown Leather
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Beautiful Classic design.
Brand new upholstery in soft comfortable leather, but there is a spot where the upholstery is not glued completely tightly to the backrest of the seat (see...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970
s
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's.
This extremely rare sofa is lovely shaped with curved armrests and a curved back.
Super cosy and comfo...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Bouclé
Oyster Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980
s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A set of the famous and very comfortable Artifort Oyster Chairs by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is man...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's.
Cute and very comfortable chair.
It has chrome metal legs.
The cha...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bench by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1960s
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and solid bench, designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in the 60's. Strong structure with wooden slats and steel. Can be used inside or outside.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair.
Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's.
The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam.
It is r...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic, Wood
Mid Century F555 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare F555 model, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 60's.
Just upholstered with new foam and lovely Pierre Frey bouclé fabric. The chair is in p...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Artifort Armchair Model
905
in Metal and Fabric Upholstery
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, lounge chair model '905', metal, fabric upholstery, the Netherlands, design 1964
The Artifort '905' armchair was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in the sixties, thanks to its very modest and clean look, it still feels modern today. The model radiates class through the usage of sleek and slim lines. The legs and frame are created in a metal chrome.
Artfifort was founded by Jules Wagemans in Maastricht in 1890. During this period, the company only focused on the upholstery of furniture. Wagemans’ son, Henricus, changed the business to a furniture factory. During this period, the company was called ‘H. Wagemas & Van Tuinen...
Category
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1958, Kho Liang Ie, Rare Easy Chair from 020 Series by Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,check last five pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Rare Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie easy chair from the 020 series designed for Artifort in 1958. These lounge chairs are very different from the chairs Artifort made before 1958. Striking is the clear structure of the 020 series. The logical structure and the manner in which the elements of the chassis are connected to each other, are clearly visible. Beautiful in its simplicity; four metal legs connected by two black metal beams. This model has been completely restored with new foam and new light green fabric. That's why this chair is in excellent condition. Book Kho Liang Ie publisher 010, pages 45 and 58. Marked: Artifort Kho...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Wingback chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Netherlands.
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Wingback chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s Netherlands. Theo Ruth (1915- 1971) was one of the pioneer designers of Artifort. This classic model is reupholstered in a fine white ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric
Globe Chair by Pierre Paulin in Brown Leather for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Barcelona, ES
Globe chair model F422 designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for dutch company Artifort. Rare version upholstered in original chocolate brown leather with swivel steel base and very comf...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
Artifort Armchairs in Metal and Beige Upholstery
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, lounge chair model '905', metal, fabric upholstery, the Netherlands, design 1964
The Artifort '905' armchair was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in the sixties, thanks to its very modest and clean look, it still feels modern today. The model radiates class through the usage of sleek and slim lines. The legs and frame are created in a metal chrome.
Artfifort was founded by Jules Wagemans in Maastricht in 1890. During this period, the company only focused on the upholstery of furniture. Wagemans’ son, Henricus, changed the business to a furniture factory. During this period, the company was called ‘H. Wagemas & Van Tuinen...
Category
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,225 / item
Model 442 3-seater sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1962.
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A minimalist icon from the golden era of modern design — this rare Model 442 sofa was designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the early 1960s.
The sleek architectural frame, uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Artifort Seating
Materials
Chrome
Model 122 chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s The Netherlands.
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Model 122 chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s The Netherlands. Theo Ruth (1915- 1971) was one of the pioneer designers of Artifort. The chair has black cast iron legs and is reuph...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Iron
Theo Ruth Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, pair of easy chairs, model 115, metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1958
An iconic easy chair with a sleek metal base, expertly designed by the Dutch designer T...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Oyster Chair Mid Century
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair. Rare model 156.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin 442 lounge chairs Artifort Netherlands 1962
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice minimalistic pair of model 442 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1962. This is for a pair of lounge chairs model 442 which is...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pierre Paulin F560 Mushroom for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1970
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Mushroom f-560 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands – circa 1970.
The chair is made in a very dark brown (almost black) wool fabric by Kvadrat. The condition of th...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Pierre Paulin F570 Armchair Artifort, 1963
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare lounge chair model F570 designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Holland 1963. This rare armchair was only produced for 1 year and the...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Artifort by Patrick Norguet Apollo Blue Armchair
By Patrick Norguet, Artifort
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed in 2002 by Patrick Norguet for Artifort, the Apollo armchair is a bold example of modern design.
The armchair has a wide, sculptural form, creating a comfortab...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Artifort Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin, Globe Seat F 422 and Its Ottoman in Steel and Fabric, circa 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin, globe seat F 422 and its ottoman in steel and fabric, circa 1960
Artifort Edition.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Iconic Artifort F330 ‘Cordoba’ Lounge Chairs in Soft Ochre Leather
By Artifort, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of Artifort F330 lounge chairs designed by Gerard van den Berg. These classic chairs with high comfort come in beautiful Ochre soft leather upholstery and with black wooden ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Artifort Theo Ruth
Gentleman
s
Cocktail Chair, Netherlands 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort Cocktail Chair, designed by Theo Ruth in the early 1950s. The chair is in unique condition with beautiful snow-white Alcantara upholstery in very good condition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Lilla 2.0 Low Stool in Royal Blue Fabric by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
By Patrick Norguet, Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lilla Stool, Edition 2.0, originally designed by Patrick Norguet in 2006. The piece was designed in Paris and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands. These examples da...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Artifort Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Model F570 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare set of lounge chairs, model F570.
Designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort.
This beautiful model was produced for just a very short time, 1 year, ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
"Apollo" Chair by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
By Artifort, Patrick Norguet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and comfortable Artifort Apollo Chair, designed by Patrick Norguet in 2002.
It is covered with the original black Gabriel Fame wool fabri...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artifort 446 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured in Holland, 1962. The chairs have been newly upholstered in off-white / light grey velvet. The chairs have solid steel legs, chrome-plated. This is an extremely rare and very collectible pair of chairs by Paulin.
Pierre Paulin was most famous for his innovative designs during the 1960s when he worked for Artifort. His most famed...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Reupholstered Pierre Paulin Big Tulip Chair, for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage reupholstered Pierre Paulin big tulip chair, for Artifort, 1960s
A lounge chair by Pierre Paulin produced by Artifort, with red wool...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
1959, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Early Globe Chair in Pink Fabric
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Original early Globe chair...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Artifort "Winner" Lounge Chair by Floris van den Broecke, Netherlands 1980s
By Artifort
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Beautiful rare 760 Winner armchair by Floris van den Broecke.
Looking for a standout piece of furniture to add to your home or office? Look no ...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Metal
Simple Sled Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1968
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple sofa on a chromed steel sled base in the original upholstery.
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Artifort Seating
Materials
Steel
Artifort seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Artifort seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Artifort seating, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Artifort were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Pierre Paulin, Theo Ruth, and Martin Visser. Prices for Artifort seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $413 and can go as high as $37,614, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,087.