Photo: Arflex
A studied line, absolute comfort and elegance: the armchair through which BBPR tell the Arflex story.
The Arflex Giulietta is a 1958 armchair that needs no introduction for anyone who loves Italian design: it is signed by BBPR, one of the studios that shaped that design in the first place. Here at Mariani, official Arflex retailers in Milan and Arluno, we tell you how it is made and what it costs, and we let you try it in our showroom.
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The B.B.P.R. studio designed the Giulietta in 1958 with the traits that set Arflex production apart in those years, as the company itself puts it: a close study of the line and absolute comfort, without neglecting elegance.
Two years later the armchair made the cover of Domus, issue 372 of November 1960: for a seat, that says it all. Today the Giulietta is still in the Arflex catalogue, among its icons.
B.B.P.R. was founded in Milan in 1932 by Gian Luigi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Nathan Rogers: a studio of architects, urban planners and designers who played a leading part in the debate of the modern movement.
After the war they drew up the A.R. plan for the reconstruction of Milan (1946) and curated the exhibition The shape of usefulness at the IX Triennale (1951). In the same years they designed the Spazio office furniture for Olivetti and seating for Arflex, some of it still in production, like the Giulietta.
Look at it in profile: the high back opens into two wings, the armrests are slim and turn slightly outwards, and the seat rests on a light base. It is an armchair that welcomes you without taking over the room, as much at home in a reading corner as in a living room.
The Giulietta photographed by Arflex, in two upholsteries and from different angles. You choose the upholstery in our showroom, from the full range of samples.
Photo: Arflex
The Giulietta is a single armchair: the price depends on the base and above all on the upholstery, from fabric up to leather. As official Arflex retailers we work on the current price list and send you a quote for your configuration.
You choose the fabric or leather and the finish of the base. In our showroom you can touch the samples and compare them in real light: the safest way to get it right.
Message us on WhatsApp: we will tell you where and when you can see it in person.
Tell us which upholstery and base you are interested in: as official Arflex retailers we will send you a quote based on the current price list.
Ask for the price on WhatsAppAs an official Arflex retailer in Milan and Arluno we have access to the full catalogue, with the official warranty and support that continues after your order.
Read more: all Arflex armchairs and where to see and try Arflex in Milan.
Via Uberto Visconti di Modrone, 8/a — 20122 Milan
Mon–Fri 10:30am–6:30pm non-stop · Closed Saturday and Sunday
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 12 — 20004 Arluno (MI)
Mon 3:00pm–7:30pm · Tue–Fri 9:00am–12:30pm / 3:00pm–7:30pm · Sat 9:00am–12:30pm / 3:00pm–6:00pm
Before you come, message us: we will confirm which compositions and upholstery are available to try at that moment. You can also reach us from the contact page.
It depends mainly on the upholstery, from fabric to leather. We are official Arflex retailers and work on the current price list: choose the upholstery and message us on WhatsApp, we will send you a quote.
The Giulietta is a 1958 design by the Milanese studio B.B.P.R. for Arflex. In November 1960 it appeared on the cover of Domus, issue 372.
In fabric, from the wools, bouclé, chenille, jacquard, canvas and textures of the Arflex range, or in leather. The base is black metal or wood, in wengè, chocolate and oak finishes.
At Mariani Design, official Arflex retailer: our showrooms in Milan San Babila (Via Uberto Visconti di Modrone 8/a) and Arluno (Via Guglielmo Marconi 12). Message us on WhatsApp first and we will tell you where and when you can see it in person.
We look forward to seeing you in Milan San Babila (Mon–Fri 10:30am–6:30pm, non-stop) or in Arluno. Message us on WhatsApp: we will tell you where to see it in person and prepare a quote.
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