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.
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.
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
Sofa and armchair — the same family in two versions, to pair in the living room.
A re-edition — a 1970 design brought back into production by Arflex.
Arflex fabrics — bouclé, chenille, textures and canvas.
Leathers — full grain and nubuck.
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 colourThree-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, light fabricThree-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, dark brownTwo-seater Arflex Marius & Marius sofa, cognac colourArflex Marius & Marius armchair, caramelArflex 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.
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.
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.
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 Marius & Marius in your own living room, to scale.
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 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.