Photo: Arflex
The tripolina, made less spartan: comfortable upholstery inside a metal frame.
Low, reclined, with a metal frame that is shown rather than hidden: the Taboga is the armchair Cini Boeri designed for Arflex in 1976. Here at Mariani, official Arflex retailers in Milan and Arluno, we tell you where it comes from and how to choose it, for indoors or outdoors.
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The starting point is the classic tripolina. As Arflex puts it, the Taboga naturally takes on its use and advantages. Today's re-edition, however, is less spartan: comfortable upholstery is tucked into the metal frame, so the seat stays visually light but becomes a real lounge chair.
The result is a seat with a continuous, reclined line, its back and seat padded in generous cushions held by the black frame. It works in a living room next to a sofa, or in a pair in front of a statement wall, as in the opening photo.
Born in Milan in 1924, Cini Boeri graduated from the Politecnico in 1951, worked with Marco Zanuso and opened her own studio in 1963. She designed houses, apartments and shops in Italy and abroad, and in design she focused on furnishing elements.
At the heart of her research, Arflex notes, were the functionality of space in smaller homes and the psychological relationship between people and their surroundings. The 1976 Taboga is a good example: a simple seat, designed for use. To find out more, see our page on Cini Boeri and Arflex.
The Taboga photographed by Arflex from several angles. You choose the fabric in our showroom, from the full range of samples.
Photo: Arflex
The price of the Taboga depends on the version, indoor or outdoor, and on the fabric band you choose. We are official Arflex retailers: we work from the current price list and send you a quote for your configuration. The frame is black metal; the cover is always in fabric.
For the Taboga Outdoor, designed for terraces and gardens, we prepare a quote on request based on the fabric.
Message us on WhatsApp: we will tell you where and when you can see it in person.
Tell us whether you want the indoor or the outdoor version, and which fabric: as official Arflex retailers we will reply with a quote on the current price list.
Ask for the price on WhatsAppAs an official Arflex retailer in Milan and Arluno we have access to the full catalogue, indoor and outdoor, with the official warranty and support that continues after your order.
Read more: Cini Boeri's designs for Arflex, 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 version, indoor or outdoor, and on the fabric band. We are official Arflex retailers: message us on WhatsApp and we will send you a quote for your configuration.
The Taboga is a 1976 design by Cini Boeri for Arflex, inspired by the classic tripolina.
Yes, the Taboga Outdoor: the same shape, a metal frame and fabrics suited to outdoor use too, such as Capri, Linosa, Panama and Panarea. Ask us for a quote.
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 prepare your quote.
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