Established in 1989, the company is a manufacturer of tables, chairs, and sofas for residential, hospitality, and corporate environments. The brand's design philosophy is based on functionality and innovation. The brand was founded on a family tradition and has grown to international prominence as a result of their quality and people-centric approach. The brand's furniture features adaptable and necessary shapes without sacrificing color or playfulness. By adopting a broad and global perspective, Arper contributes to the improvement of the local and artisanal sectors. Arper was recently awarded the FSC ITALIA FURNITURE SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD, a significant recognition of the company's years-long environmental commitment.

Arper Italian Contemporary Furniture Since 1989

Arper manufactures contemporary furniture in Monastier di Treviso, Veneto region, Italy. The company was founded in 1989 and remains family owned and independently run. Arper evolved from furniture manufacturing business into international design presence, growing turnover and expanding from regional production to global distribution. The company serves residential and commercial sectors including offices, hospitality venues, and public spaces with furniture emphasizing adaptability and informal settings.

Arper Design Philosophy and Project of Living

Arper approaches design as project of living, creating spaces and solutions addressing question of how we want to live. The brand vision centers on beautiful, vital world where furniture responds to changing needs in work environments and home settings merging together. Design philosophy emphasizes informal and adaptable social and communal areas, with waiting and lounge spaces transforming from transitional areas into hubs for meetings and collaboration.

Designer Collaborations and Collections

Arper established partnerships in late 1990s with Spanish design studio Lievore Altherr Molina, later continuing as Lievore Altherr from April 2016. This collaboration produced long-selling collections including Catifa chair collection, Kinesit task chair, Saya, Colina, Duna 02, Leaf seating systems, Zinta and Loop sofas, and Yop and Wim tables. Additional collaborating designers include Antti Kotilainen (Finland), Ichiro Iwasaki (Japan), Simon Pengelly (England), Metrica studio (Bruno Fattorini and Robin Rizzini, Italy), Jean-Marie Massaud (Aston collection designed 2006, Aston Club lounge chair), and Lievore + Altherr Désile Park (Adell armchair collection emphasizing sustainability and organic shapes with broad seats). Doshi Levien designed Lepal collection introducing approach to rest and relaxation.

Catifa Collection and Commercial Success

Catifa chair collection serves as Arper bestseller, selling over one million pieces since introduction. The collection expands across six different lines including Catifa 46 with multiple versions (chairs with skids, star-base, armchairs, barstools in various heights and configurations). Catifa demonstrates brand focus on color and system flexibility maintaining dialogue between form and function.

Materials and Sustainability Focus

Adell collection features shells made from 80% recycled polypropylene with organic texture capturing irregularity of natural world. Shells produce in exposed finish, with seat pad, or fully upholstered. Different finishes and bases allow Adell adapting to multiple uses with materials and colors enabling varied expressions. Arper implemented environmental protocols including ISO 14001 certification for production transparency. The company emphasizes durable materials, recyclable components, and manufacturing processes managing environmental impact.

Arper Furniture Categories

Arper produces seating systems, chairs, stools, armchairs, sofas, benches, tables (dining, coffee, side), and accessories for home and working environments. Collections suit contemporary offices requiring visual lightness, residential interiors, hospitality projects, and public institutional spaces. Product customization allows clients specifying materials, colors, and configurations adapted to project requirements. Outdoor collections include chairs, stools, chaises, daybeds, coffee tables, dining tables, sofas, and benches using weather-resistant materials and construction suited for terraces, gardens, and exterior hospitality areas.

Arper Cultural Initiatives and Recognition

Arper received Red Dot Award 2012 and Interior Innovation Award 2011 for design excellence. The company participates in cultural activities including Italian Design Day, collaborating with Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Industrial Design Association (ADI), and diplomatic venues showcasing Italian creativity and innovation through furniture installations at embassies and cultural institutions. Roberto Monti assumed CEO role for Arper at beginning of 2022, bringing focus on sustainability and company direction aligning with contemporary design needs adapting to remote working, home-office integration, and flexible space utilization. Arper® is a registered trademark | Italian contemporary furniture available in Houston through CAM Studio.