THE PRODUCT
An iconic, padded sofa with the most stunning rounded shapes. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970.
Width 255 cm 4-seater
Back height 70 cm
Depth 96 cm
Seat height 41 cm
THE MATERIAL
Base of plywood with fiber covering. Backrests and armrests: main structure of metal. Each element (back, seat, arm) is individually padded and upholstered.
Padding of stress-resistant polyurethane foam with different densities and fiber padding. Fully removable cover, except for the leather version. Metal legs.
THE MAKER
In 1947 Carlo Barassi, an engineer at Pirelli, together with Renato Teani, working in Pirelli's finance department, Pio Reggiani and Aldo Bai, founded the company Ar-flex (flexible furniture), which later became arflex.
They collaborated with the young architect Marzo Zanuso and began experimenting with the use of foam rubber and elastic bands for the furniture market.
Regular retail price 2024 € 9,130.
Our fixed price now only € 4,950,-
In short, a difference of € 4,180 on the regular sales price
Dimensions:
Bench 1: 96 x 255cm
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Designed by Mario Marenco
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 for FIAT and FERRARI.
1990 foundation of Studio Purificazione 35 in Rome.
New attics projects, new patents for furniture, transformable sofas for Estel.
1995 residential buildings in S. Paolo (Bari).
Collaboration with SEIBERLING.
Collaboration with Firestone.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsCremeMaterialTextileNumber of items1BrandArflexHeight70 cmWidth255 cmDepth96 cmSeat height41 cm