Arper
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- Is an object as elemental as a chair or a table still subject to insight or innovation? After eons of development, is there still something to be done? We say: Absolutely. Everything is in flux – life, culture, technology – and that basic fact demands a considered response. Good design is a synthesis of technique, cost, material, function, use, taste and sustainability. That concentration of meanings, associations and possibilities must reside in simple, singular forms.
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ASTON
- Design by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2006
Strong and decisive, Aston sits at the head of the table. Defying the conventions of the typical boardroom chair or executive lounge, its linear profile and aerodynamic lines are engineered for comfort and performance. With mechanics sheathed in its sleek form, Aston is ergonomic yet light, making it perfect for both home and work.
CATIFA 46
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2004
Catifa 46 is the little sister of Catifa 53. Same sleek profile with a crisp, casual efficiency that is designed for contract use and spaces that require a slightly smaller scale. Extremely flexible, Catifa 46 extends the palette of finishes, bases and accessories for customization to accommodate an almost limitless array of contract applications without altering its essential character.
GINGER
- Design by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2010
Ginger is a sleek, versatile table, ideal for café, bar and restaurant use, with clean lines and a visually distinctive, exceptionally sturdy base.
LOOP
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2009
Loop is a modular system of soft sofa elements that combine in short clusters or long, flowing lines as unique and expressive as a signature. While graphic in form and silhouette, the overall effect is almost architectural. In large spaces the linear form inscribes areas for waiting, resting and meeting. At home, it may be compact or commanding depending on what is required.
NUUR
- Design by Simon Pengelly, 2009
Nuur is the archetypal table: a single, spare plane floats above four slender legs. The result is aesthetically pure but flexible. A universal system based on the simple principle of four corner legs, four rails and a top, Nuur adapts to diverse applications and environments.
PIX
- Design by Ichiro Iwasaki, 2010
Graphic silhouette and color define the soft, generous volumes of Pix. A family of ottomans, at once inviting and iconic, Pix provides a casual touch of comfort in both contract and residential environments.
SAARI
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2009
The Saari collection is a seating system of chairs, armchairs, sofas and benches designed for restaurants, bars, hotels and lobbies. A synthesis of classic and contemporary, its sculptural shape is enhanced by a wide range of colors and materials.
TEAM
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2010
Drawing inspiration from both technological precision and architectural rationality, the Team chair is engineered to meet the demands of the contemporary dynamic workplace as well as those of conference halls, auditoriums, training centers and home offices
BABAR
- Design by Simon Pengelly, 2006
A simple, almost intuitive, form. Babar exudes a playful, sophisticated air that belies its technical complexity and functional breadth.
CATIFA 53
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2001
Catifa 53 is the original: the inspiration that extends to Arper itself. The graceful curved seat and sleek profile are the ultimate synthesis: conceptual purity is achieved through the reduction of the superfluous without loss of sensuality. Utilizing a wide range of finishes, bases and accessories, this almost-universal form may be customized for diverse applications and contexts without altering its essential character.
CATIFA 60
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2008
Featuring the same soft, emblematic Catifa form, Catifa 60 adds more generous proportions and performance. With a variable-height backrest and broad, accommodating seat it is equally distinguished in an office, a boardroom or a stylish home.
CATIFA 70
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2006
Catifa 70 distills the essence of a lounge chair into a slender, etherial form. Its distinctive, delicate curve creates an intimate space for home or office. Catifa 70 Soft adds comfort and casual elegance to the equation with padded cushions that line the seat and back.
CATIFA 80
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2006
Catifa 80 is a light, low lounge chair with a pronounced horizontal character. Its reduced profile and wide seat are generous without being heavy or bulky. On its own it is a quiet, comfortable resting place or, grouped, a serene space for waiting or gathering.
CORTE
- Design by Rodolfo Dordoni, 2004
The elegant Corte armchair combines slim, sleek lines and ample surfaces. Its solid, sculptural presence and broad range of materials make it well-suited for both residential and contract use.
DIZZIE
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2004
With a deceptively simple, visually striking, silhouette, Dizzie tables are ideal for diverse settings from the domestic to the commercial. The sensuous, organic shape of the base suggests a drop of mercury.
DUNA
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2000
Like a soft, enveloping flower, Duna’s shape is evocative and contemporary. Innovative multi-use materials and diverse bases make the Duna collection perfect both in- and outdoors, home and office, alone and in groups. Duna tables complement the collection.
DUNA TABLE
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2000
A compliment that extends beyond the collection, Duna tables offer a sturdy surface in circular, ovoid and square shapes that rest upon a sleek, steel base for use at home or office.
EOLO
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2004
With subtly-turned surfaces, circular to ovoid, and a sturdy four-star base, Eolo is a distinctive and useful table for home or office.
FRED
- Design by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2007
Fred is a sleek, versatile table, amenable to almost every situation, with clean lines and an exceptionally sturdy base.
LEAF
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2005
Subtle allusions that capture the pleasing irregularity of nature create comfortable and iconic surfaces and silhouettes. Leaf is a manifesto: an image simultaneously nostalgic and forward thinking. Its simplicity of form and ease of application encourage creative inclusion in diverse environments, both inside and outside.
The Leaf table is the ideal companion to the Leaf chair.
MASAI
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2001
With its clean lines, rigorous geometry, and soft, welcoming seat, Masai makes a statement in both the dining room and the boardroom.
NORMA
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2005
Like a child’s drawing of a chair, Norma is reduced to its essence: stark, lightweight, polished. This formal purity is leavened by vibrant colors, natural materials, lively details and topstitching. Originally conceived in leather, it now includes upholstered models and durable metal and veneered legs that extend its range and use.
PALM
- Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2004
Palm is compact, lively and expressive. While suggestive of modern classics, its familiar form is updated with colors and contemporary materials. Exceptionally versatile and resilient, Palm moves easily from home to office to restaurant.
SEAN
- Design by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2009
Sean is a collection of sofas and a bench that combines generous, geometric volumes with slender, cast metal legs. With its compact size and comfortable cushions, Sean fits effortlessly in the home or common area.
GHER
- Design Lievore Altherr Molina, 2011
Gher is a system of sleek, simple tables with solid wood legs for a warm, natural feel. The base, available in four different wood color finishes, can be combined with a range of tops available in different sizes and shapes to create a stylish, versatile look, for both home or contract use.