Chicago, June 2016
Arper at Neocon 2016
The pursuit of the essential is at the heart of the concept that Arper will be bringing to Neocon
2016, June 13-15. The company’s vision for work spaces, bringing the elements of balance,
color, intuition, play and lightness to the office, will be presented at Arper’s permanent
showroom on the 3rd floor of the Merchandise Mart. Five new collections and a range of product
enhancements will be displayed.
New products in 2016
In 2016 Arper presents the Catifa collection’s enduring potential.
Originally designed in 2004 by
Lievore Altherr Molina for the contract sector, Catifa 46 retains the same essential profile, but,
new for 2016, will be available in an updated range of a soft yet complex palette: rosé, petrol,
yellow, ivory, and smoke. Any combination of these refreshed colors can be paired or
contrasted with customizable seat pad, or interpreted as a monochrome statement.
The original series that started it all, Catifa 53, is reimagined for 2016 with a matte plastic or
leather finish, lending sophistication and modern character to the quintessential form. Shade
selections of white, ivory, gold, sand, caramel, café, anthracite or black lend unexpected
elegance to matte plastic.
Designed by the Lievore Altherr Molina studio, Meety is an adaptable and dynamic system of
tables engineered to be optimally customizable and fit any context. The aluminum cast legs can
be assembled to create the support base for an entire range of tabletop forms varying in shape,
scale and material.
Arper this year adds a new freestanding model to the Parentesit range. Designed by the
Lievore Altherr Molina studio, this model will provide increased privacy and comfort.
Architectural in scale and featuring a strong character, these modules carve out a threedimensional space for concentration or quiet conversation in shared workspaces or
collaborative environments.
Arper also introduces Parentesit wall panel with an integrated light and sound system fitted
with speakers. This technological innovation combines industrial engineering with artisanal
production, and an accompanying Parentesit App allows users to adjust light and sound with
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Arper Press Offices:
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Italy:
USA, Canada
For all other countries:
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50668 Köln
Germany
Umbrella
comunicare design
Evelina Bazzo & Camilla Tosi
Viale Felissent 48
31100 Treviso
Italia
DADA Goldberg
Arper SPA
Defne Aydintasbas
& Gina McNamee
Chrystie Street 195,
Suite 603F, New York,
NY 10002
Stefania Zamuner
Via Lombardia 16
31050 Monastier di Treviso (TV)
Italia
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their smartphones for enhanced environmental control.
The Lievore Altherr Molina studio has also designed a new table collection combining elegant
appearance and functionality. Created for both commercial and residential spaces that demand
lightness and styled pragmatism, Yop is engineered to fold down for compact storage.
Refined and substantial, Jean Marie Massaud-designed Steeve is now available with a new
aluminum base in either black or white, elevating the architectural and volumetric form off the
ground and reinforcing its minimal, modernist expression. Available in a bench, armchair and
sofa.
Arper’s popular Aava contract chair was updated with a wooden base available in two heights
and in natural birch effect, natural oak color, natural walnut color and beech-wood. Aava can be
further specified with polypropylene armrests, seat cushions or frontal upholstery for plastic
shells and pads for easy stacking.
Showroom design
Designed by Arper’s creative directors at the Barcelona-based studio, Lievore Altherr Molina,
the showroom will highlight the new products in the unique Arper way.
Colors, a crucial element
in Arper’s design, will take the lead in the installation: combined with different materials, they will
be enhanced giving life to a skilful interplay of harmonious shades. The collections will be
arranged along the booth perimeter and in the central area, and will guide visitors through
settings designed to represent product versatility and flexibility.
A New Logistical Base in America
Arper continues to expand its operations serving the North America market at its new High
Point, North Carolina facility. With primary purpose to centralize manufacturing and logistics for
North America, operations at the 37,000 sq.ft. building will cut lead times for local projects.
For information, interviews or further information on products:
Arper Press Offices:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
the Netherlands:
Italy:
USA, Canada
For all other countries:
neumann
Claudia Neumann &
Anne Polch
Eigelstein 103-113
50668 Köln
Germany
Umbrella
comunicare design
Evelina Bazzo & Camilla Tosi
Viale Felissent 48
31100 Treviso
Italia
DADA Goldberg
Arper SPA
Defne Aydintasbas
& Gina McNamee
Chrystie Street 195,
Suite 603F, New York,
NY 10002
Stefania Zamuner
Via Lombardia 16
31050 Monastier di Treviso (TV)
Italia
T+49 (0)221-91 39 49-0
F+49 (0)221-91 39 49-19
arper@neumann-communication.de
T +39 0422 305442
F +39 0422 304853
arper@umbrella.it
T: +1 212 673 3232
M: +1 917 379 3577
defne@dadagoldberg.com
gina@dadagoldberg.com
T +39 0422 791 847
F +39 0422 791800
press@arper.com