Catifa Carta
Design by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2001 - Collection Extension 2024
Discover moreDesign by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2001 - Collection Extension 2024
Discover moreDesign by Peter Kunz, 2022
Discover moreDesign by Altherr Désile Park, 2022 - Collection Extension, 2024
Discover moreDesign by Altherr Désile Park, 2022 - Collection Extension, 2024
Discover moreDesign by Peter Kunz, 2022
Discover moreDesign by Lievore Altherr Molina, 2004 - Update, 2024
Discover moreBorn in Tokyo but with a background in Italian design, Ichiro Iwasaki’s design practice has ranged from household goods to electronics to furniture.
Discover moreIn his collaboration with Arper, Tokyo designer Ichiro Iwasaki interprets and extends Arper philosophy and design concepts to create a family of ottomans called Pix.
Discover moreDesigning Kiik really started by observing public spaces like parks, museums, airports — places where people are on the move.
Discover moreThe Catifa collections share an elegant and refined design while each exhibiting unique characteristics and distinctive features.
Catifa 46 is a versatile and iconic chair with a refined and contemporary design, available in various materials and finishes, including polypropylene, upholstered, or leather. Catifa 46 stands out for its minimalist elegance and its ability to blend seamlessly into diverse environments, from residential to office spaces.
Catifa Up offers greater comfort with a higher backrest, optional armrests, and plush padding. Catifa Up is ideal for workspaces and meeting areas where prolonged comfort is essential, while maintaining the elegance and sophistication of the Catifa family.
Catifa Sensit is an ergonomic executive chair with an integrated tilt mechanism that adapts to our movements to provide dynamic support. Available with a high or medium backrest, Catifa Sensit combines the elegance of the Catifa design with advanced functionality, making it perfect for executive offices and workspaces.
Glowing Synergy
The variety of tonalities, materials, shapes, and functions of the Arper furniture was the solution to all the needs of this project. - Alessandro Pedron, co-founder of APML Architects Pedron / La Tegola
Catifa Carta's shell is crafted entirely from PaperShell, a groundbreaking material derived from paper. Comprising 29 sheets of paper bonded with a natural resin binder, Catifa Carta significantly reduces the chair's environmental footprint by sequestering carbon dioxide.
How do we want to live now? More responsibly. More expressively. More connected. The world is in constant change, and the solution we might need today might not be what we need tomorrow.
Discover moreThe journey in our booth led visitors through an immersive experience, discovering collections that engage with evocative and suggestive narratives of the various situations we experience every day.
Discover moreHow can design help to build a more responsible business and a more sustainable future? Find out what we’ve done and where we’re going.
How can materials inspire new ways of living? By choosing easily recyclable and rapidly renewable materials, and by finding creative ways to repurpose waste, we strive to set a benchmark in sustainable design.
Architecture and Nature in Harmony at Sigma's New Headquarters
A lively professional space, in close dialogue with the surrounding natural environment and made dynamic by fluid interaction among colleagues: this was the vision that inspired Kajima Design Studio in the design of the new headquarters of Sigma, a leading Japanese company in the field of photographic optics.
How can we redefine beauty through circularity? In this episode we explore how the application of PaperShell to Catifa Carta is setting a new standard for circular design in the industry.