Photo: Arflex
A body dressed in an elegant outfit: a shell wrapped in fur, resting on a thin line of iron.
Few armchairs are as recognisable at first glance as the Arflex Katrin: a soft shell dressed entirely in fur, resting on a slender iron structure. Here at Mariani, official Arflex retailers in Milan and Arluno, we tell you how it is made and prepare your quote.
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The Katrin was designed in 2010 by Carlo Colombo. Arflex describes it as the result of a continuous search for elegance and simplicity, a seat conceived as a body to be dressed with an elegant and luxurious dress.
That is the whole idea: a clean, almost shell-like form and a cover that transforms it. The structure stays light and graphic, so the fur becomes the real star of the room.
Carlo Colombo graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 1993, but he had been working with Giulio Cappellini since 1991: his first major design, the Kyoto bed, dates from 1992. Since then he has designed for many of Italy's best-known companies and also works in architecture, graphics and exhibitions.
His bond with Arflex runs deep: he has been its art director since 2006. In 2004 he was named Designer of the Year in Tokyo, and in 2009 he received the Good Design Award. The Katrin sums up his approach: an essential shape made luxurious by the material that dresses it.
Combining fur and structure gives very different characters: all white it is bright and soft, with dark fur and a black base it becomes more graphic.
The Katrin in Arflex's white-background photos. You choose the fur and structure colours with us.
Photo: Arflex
The price of the Katrin depends on the pairing of fur colour and structure colour. We are official Arflex retailers: we work from the current price list and send you a quote for your configuration.
Fur in four colours (black, blue, natural, pink) and an iron structure in black or white: the right combination depends on the room, and in person the difference is obvious straight away.
Tell us which combination you like: as official Arflex retailers we will reply about colours, delivery times and availability.
Message us 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 on the pairing of fur colour and structure. We are official Arflex retailers: choose colours and structure and message us on WhatsApp, we will send you a quote for your configuration.
The cover is Tibet lamb fur, available in black, blue, natural and pink; the structure is iron, in black or white.
The Katrin is a 2010 design by Carlo Colombo for Arflex. Colombo has been Arflex's art director since 2006.
No: according to the Arflex sheet, the Katrin is an indoor armchair.
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 help you choose colours and structure.
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