The Marius&Marius 2 Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex is an iconic Italian sofa design originally created in 1970. Arflex describes Marius&Marius as a symbol of an era in which Italian design combined comfort, irony, and originality. Generous and immediately recognizable, the Marius&Marius sofa is characterized by substantial upholstered volumes framed by pronounced backrests and armrests. Its soft upholstery is emphasized by visible stitching, preserving the expressive character of the original design. A broad selection of Arflex upholstery choices makes it possible to adapt Marius&Marius to different interiors. The official collection includes bouclé, chenille, recycled wool textures, mélange and blended textiles, linen/cotton canvas, as well as nubuck and full-grain leather options. With its unmistakable silhouette and historic Mario Marenco design language, the Marius&Marius 2 Seater Sofa brings an important expression of Italian furniture design into contemporary living rooms, sophisticated lounge areas, and design-focused interiors.
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KEY FEATURES
Designer: Mario Marenco
Manufacturer: Arflex
Original Design Year: 1970
Two-seater configuration
Generous upholstered profile with pronounced backrest and armrests
Visible stitching detailing
Metal and birch plywood structure
Differentiated-density shaped polyurethane
Elastic strap springing
Black lacquered metal feet
Available in fabric or leather upholstery
Removable fabric cover
Leather cover is not removable
Made in Italy
MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION
Structure
Metal
Birch plywood
Padding
Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density
Suspension
Elastic strap springing
Feet
Black lacquered metal
Cover
Fabric or leather upholstery
Fabric version with fully removable cover
Leather version with non-removable cover
UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS
Arflex lists a substantial selection of upholstery families for the Marius&Marius collection.
Fabric Options Include
Amber viscose bouclé
Bloom irregular cotton bouclé
Cherie mottled chenille
Flocca recycled wool texture
Ghibli mottled chenille
Kendal blend texture
Kirby mélange texture
Laila cotton bouclé
Nolan blend texture
Orbaco viscose/wool bouclé
Savana linen/cotton blend canvas
Leather Options Include
Nobile nubuck
Perla full-grain leather
Zaffiro full-grain leather
Note: Available colors, upholstery categories, and finishes may vary. Please contact SoloLuxuryLiving for current configurations.
DIMENSIONS
Marius&Marius 2 Seater Sofa
Width: 174 cm / 68.5 in
Depth: 92 cm / 36.2 in
Height: 69 cm / 27.1 in
Seat Height: 42 cm / 16.5 in
WHY WE LOVE IT
The Marius&Marius 2 Seater Sofa combines a strong design identity with dimensions that make the historic Mario Marenco concept particularly appealing for interiors where a more compact sofa is preferred. At 68.5 inches wide, the two-seat version retains the substantial armrests, low profile, soft upholstery, and character of Marius&Marius while requiring considerably less width than the 3-seat version, which measures 95.2 inches wide. For SoloLuxuryLiving customers searching for collectible Italian design rather than a conventional contemporary sofa, its combination of Mario Marenco, Arflex, and the original 1970 design gives the piece a particularly strong design story.