Two cognac Arflex Marius & Marius sofas facing each other in a wood-panelled room

Photo: Arflex

Arflex icons · 1970

Arflex Marius & Marius Sofa in Milan — Official Retailer

Full, soft cushions and a 1970s design full of character: sofa and armchair.

Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970 · By Mariani Design

The Arflex Marius & Marius is a piece that puts you in a good mood: full cushions, soft shapes and a 1970s design by Mario Marenco. Arflex has brought it back as a sofa and an armchair. Here at Mariani, official Arflex retailers in Milan and Arluno, we help you choose the version and the upholstery.

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Nine images, sofa and armchair

The Marius & Marius in Arflex interiors

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Two cognac Arflex Marius & Marius sofas facing each other in a wood-panelled room
Arflex Marius & Marius sofas and armchairs in leather and fabric of different colours, with a pouf
Cognac Arflex Marius & Marius sofa beneath a tall curtained window
Dark brown Arflex Marius & Marius armchair in a wood-panelled room
Dark brown Arflex Marius & Marius sofas in a panelled room with a garden view
Caramel Arflex Marius & Marius armchair on a stone plinth
Cognac Arflex Marius & Marius sofas on a light rug, room seen from above
Two Arflex Marius & Marius armchairs in brown and cognac leather in a room with wooden beams
Cognac Arflex Marius & Marius sofa with a low table in a room with light curtains
Two cognac Arflex Marius & Marius sofas facing each other in a wood-panelled roomPhoto: Arflex

The story: a 1970s icon returns

The Marius & Marius was born in 1970 from a design by Mario Marenco. Arflex has brought it back, presenting it as an iconic sofa, the symbol of an era when Italian design knew how to combine comfort, irony and originality.

It is a design you recognise at once: rounded volumes, seats and backs that seem to swell, a relaxed feel that suits a period interior as well as a contemporary home.

Three-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, cognac colour
The Marius & Marius sofa — photo Arflex
The designer

Mario Marenco, architect and designer.

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.

The Marius & Marius belongs to the very start of that period: a 1970 sofa that Arflex chose to bring back to its catalogue as the symbol of an era when Italian design knew how to combine comfort, irony and originality.

1957Graduates in Naples
1960Opens the DEWG studio in Rome
1970Designs the Marius & Marius
1990Founds Studio Purificazione 35

Features

The versions

Sofa and armchair

The Marius & Marius comes as a sofa and as an armchair: the versions photographed by Arflex. You choose fabric or leather in our showroom, from the full range of samples.

Three-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, cognac colour
Three-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, light fabric
Three-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, dark brown
Two-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, cognac colour
Arflex Marius & Marius armchair, caramel
Arflex Marius & Marius in cognac, side view

Photo: Arflex

How much does the Arflex Marius & Marius sofa cost? A tailored quote

The price of the Marius & Marius depends on the piece you choose, sofa, armchair or pouf, and on the upholstery, from fabrics to leathers. We are official Arflex retailers: we work from the current price list and send you a quote for your configuration.

Versions and upholstery

You can choose the Marius & Marius as a sofa or as an armchair. For upholstery Arflex offers fabrics (bouclé, chenille, textures, canvas) and leathers, full grain or nubuck. In our showroom you can touch the samples and compare them in real light.

Come and see it on display

Message us on WhatsApp: we will tell you where and when you can see it in person.

A quote for your configuration.

Tell us whether you are interested in the sofa or the armchair, and in which upholstery: as official Arflex retailers we will reply with a quote on the current price list.

Why buy it from Mariani

A piece like this is chosen in person, touching the leathers and fabrics. 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.

By the same designer: the Marenco sofa and the Marechiaro sofa. All models on Arflex sofas and Arflex armchairs.

Arflex display in the Mariani Design showroom in Milan San Babila
Arflex collections in the Mariani Design showrooms — Milan San Babila.

Where to try the Marius & Marius sofa: our showrooms

Milan · San Babila

Via Uberto Visconti di Modrone, 8/a — 20122 Milan

Mon–Fri 10:30am–6:30pm non-stop · Closed Saturday and Sunday

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Arluno

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

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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 Marius & Marius sofa

How much do the Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, armchair and pouf cost?

The sofa, the armchair and the pouf are priced differently, and for each one the upholstery matters, from fabrics to leathers. We are official Arflex retailers: message us on WhatsApp with the piece you like and we will send you a quote for your configuration.

Is the Marius & Marius also available as an armchair?

Yes: Arflex offers it as a sofa and as an armchair, with the same fabric and leather coverings.

What upholstery is available?

Arflex fabrics (bouclé, chenille, textures, canvas) and leather, full grain or nubuck. You can see and touch the samples in our showroom.

Who designed the Marius & Marius, and when?

The Marius & Marius is a 1970 design by Mario Marenco, brought back today by Arflex.

Where can I see and try the Marius & Marius 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 Marius & Marius 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 your quote.

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