The Arflex Hug takes its name from a gesture: the embrace. Its armrests open like welcoming
arms, and the armchair becomes an invitation to sit down. It was designed by the Swedish studio Claesson
Koivisto Rune and also comes as a love seat. Here at Mariani, official Arflex retailers in Milan and Arluno,
we let you try it.
Two light grey Arflex Hug armchairs in a bright drawing room with a marble wallPhoto: Arflex
The design: an invitation to sit
The Hug armchair was born in 2013 from a design by Claesson Koivisto Rune for
Arflex; the love seat followed in 2014. Arflex describes it like this: the hug, the friendly
and welcoming gesture, shows most clearly in the "open arms" of the armrests and is meant as a
universal invitation.
"Come, sit with me a while and I will put you at ease." — the idea of the Hug, in Arflex's words
The Hug armchair — photo Arflex
The designers
A Swedish studio between architecture and design.
Claesson Koivisto Rune was founded in 1995 as an architectural office and works across architecture and design in the Scandinavian tradition. Its architectural projects include the Sfera Building in Kyoto and the Swedish Ambassador's residence in Berlin.
Its products are made by international companies such as Arflex, Boffi and Cappellini. With the Hug the studio turned a simple gesture, the embrace, into an armchair, and a year later widened it to two people with the love seat.
1995The studio is founded
2013Designs the Hug armchair for Arflex
2014The Hug love seat
Features: high or low, metal or wood
High and low versions — the high back wraps and shelters, the low one lightens the silhouette.
Metal base — in Black, Burnished, Grafite and White finishes.
Ash wood base — in Wengè, Chocolate, Canaletto and Oak stains.
Love seat — the two-seater Hug, in low and high versions.
The versions
Armchair and love seat
The Hug armchair and love seat in Arflex photos, in different upholstery. You choose the upholstery and base in our showroom, from the full range of samples.
Light grey Arflex Hug armchair with a headrest cushion, front viewLight grey Arflex Hug armchair, front viewLight grey Arflex Hug armchair, three-quarter viewLight grey Arflex Hug armchair, side viewTan Arflex Hug armchair, three-quarter viewCharcoal Arflex Hug armchair with armrests, front viewLight grey Arflex Hug armchair with armrests, three-quarter viewLight grey Arflex Hug armchair with armrests, side viewStriped Arflex Hug armchair with armrestsBrick red Arflex Hug love seat with a high backGrey Arflex Hug love seat, front viewSand Arflex Hug love seat, three-quarter view
Photo: Arflex
How much does the Arflex Hug armchair cost? A tailored quote
The price of the Arflex Hug armchair depends on the version, high or low, the base and the
upholstery. We are official Arflex retailers: we work from the current price list and send you a
quote for your configuration. The Hug family also includes a love seat: we can quote that too.
Versions and finishes
Armchair
high version · low version
Love seat
Sofa 150 low version · Sofa 148 high version
Base
metal (Black, Burnished, Grafite, White) or ash wood (Wengè, Chocolate, Canaletto, Oak)
Upholstery
Arflex fabrics, including jacquards, or Ambra, Giada, Perla, Rubino leathers
A quote for your configuration.
Tell us the version, base and upholstery you are interested in: as official Arflex retailers we will
send you a quote based on the current price list.
Between high and low versions, bases and upholstery, the Hug can be put together in many ways. As an
official Arflex retailer in Milan and Arluno we help you
find the right one, with the full catalogue and the official warranty.
Official Arflex retailer — full catalogue, warranty, upholstery and finish samples.
Showrooms in Milan San Babila and Arluno — you choose an armchair by sitting in it.
Virtual reality project — see the Hug in your own room, to scale.
Delivery and assembly by our own team — never subcontractors.
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.
Frequently asked questions about the Hug armchair
How much does the Arflex Hug armchair cost?
It depends on the version, high or low, the base and the upholstery. The Hug family also includes a love seat: we can quote that too. We are official Arflex retailers: see the available options and message us on WhatsApp, we will send you a quote for your configuration.
Which bases are available for the Hug?
A metal base in Black, Burnished, Grafite and White finishes, or an ash wood base in Wengè, Chocolate, Canaletto and Oak stains.
Who designed the Hug, and when?
It is a design by the Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune for Arflex: the armchair dates from 2013, the love seat from 2014.
Where can I see and try the Hug in Milan?
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.
Want to try the Hug armchair in Milan?
Book a showroom visit
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.