The Arflex Marechiaro proves that good design does not age. Mario Marenco drew it in
1976 with very few lines: clean volumes and nothing superfluous. Here at Mariani, official
Arflex retailers in Milan and Arluno, we help you compose it and let you try it in our showroom.
White Arflex Marechiaro island composition in a room with large arched windowsPhoto: Arflex
The story: Mario Marenco's essential design
The Marechiaro was born in 1976 from a design by the architect Mario Marenco.
In Arflex's words, it is the extreme formal essentiality of these upholstered elements that
still makes them a very current model.
The result is a system that suits different styles: in a light fabric it fits a loft, in leather or a
warm colour it gives character to a classic living room.
The Marechiaro sofa — photo Arflex
The designer
An architect who took away rather than added.
Mario Marenco graduated in Naples in 1957 and in 1960 opened the DEWG studio in Rome, focused on community buildings. From 1970 he worked as a designer for companies such as Arflex, Artemide, Bernini and B&B; in 1990 he founded Studio Purificazione 35 in Rome.
For Arflex he designed two seating systems that are still in the catalogue: the Marenco and the Marechiaro. Of the Marechiaro, designed in 1976, Arflex highlights its extreme formal essentiality, which still makes it a very current model.
1957Graduates in Naples
1960Opens the DEWG studio in Rome
1976Designs the Marechiaro for Arflex
1990Founds Studio Purificazione 35
Features
A complete system — armchairs, sofas, units with and without armrests, corner and island units, poufs.
Different arms and backs — high or long armrests, units with a low backrest.
Deep version — units and corner units 120 cm deep.
Fabric or leather — wools, linens, velvets, bouclé, chenille, jacquard, canvas, and full grain or smooth grain leathers.
The versions
Sofas, corners and islands
From the two-seater to large corner and island compositions: the versions photographed by Arflex. You choose fabric or leather in our showroom, from the full range of samples.
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Photo: Arflex
How much does the Arflex Marechiaro sofa cost? A tailored quote
The price of the Marechiaro depends on the units and size of the composition and on the
upholstery, fabric or leather. As official Arflex retailers we work on the current price list
and send you a quote for your configuration.
Compositions and sizes
These are the widths in the Arflex catalogue:
Armchairs
118 · 138 cm, and 138 cm with high armrests
Sofas
228 · 258 · 288 · 318 cm
One-arm units
94 · 114 · 127 · 144 cm; with high armrest 94 · 114 · 144 cm
Armless units
70 · 90 · 103 · 120 cm; with low backrest 90 · 103 · 120 cm
Corner and island units
corner units 101 · 121 · 151 cm; island units 124 · 168 cm
Depth 120 cm
one-arm or long-arm units 114 · 144 cm; corner units 121 · 151 cm
Tell us which units and which upholstery you are interested in: as official Arflex retailers
we will send you a quote for your composition based on the current price list.
With so many sizes and coverings, the Marechiaro needs to be planned. As an
official Arflex retailer in Milan and Arluno we
work from the full catalogue, with the official warranty and support that continues after your order.
Official Arflex retailer — full catalogue, warranty, fabric and leather samples.
Showrooms in Milan San Babila and Arluno — you try the sofa instead of imagining it.
Virtual reality project — see the Marechiaro in your own living room, to scale, before you buy.
Delivery and assembly by our own team — never subcontractors, from start to finish.
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 Marechiaro sofa
How much does the Arflex Marechiaro sofa cost?
It depends on the composition, from the simplest to the large ones, and on the upholstery, fabric or leather. We are official Arflex retailers and work on the current price list: choose the units and message us on WhatsApp, we will send you a quote for your composition.
What sizes does the Marechiaro come in?
The Arflex catalogue lists sofas of 228, 258, 288 and 318 cm, armchairs of 118 and 138 cm, one-arm units from 94 to 144 cm, armless units from 70 to 120 cm, corner units, island units and poufs. Some units also come 120 cm deep.
Is the Marechiaro available in leather?
Yes: besides Arflex fabrics (wools, linens, velvets, bouclé, chenille, jacquard, canvas) it is available in full grain and smooth grain leather.
Who designed the Marechiaro, and when?
The Marechiaro is a 1976 design by the architect Mario Marenco for Arflex.
Where can I see and try the Marechiaro 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 Marechiaro sofa 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 for your composition.