$27,441 / item
Arflex Marenco 255 Outdoor Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex.
Metal
$19,831 / item
Arflex Marenco 188 Outdoor Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex.
Metal
Marenco Seat System Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Italy. Green velvet fabric.
Velvet
Italian modern red sofas Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red sofas Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Pair of red sofas mod.
Metal
Italian modern red sofa Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red sofa Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Red sofa mod.
Metal
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex.
Metal
Arflex Marenco 1 Arm 2-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco, Newly Reupholstered
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, the namesake sofa has reached cult status. The unique rounded design and the wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must of conte...
Velvet
$20,919 / item
Arflex Marius&Marius Two-seater Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970, the Marius&Marius sofa and armchair stem from a precise reflection on the balance between function and design.
Metal
Arflex Marius&Marius Three-seater Sofa in Leather by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970, the Marius&Marius sofa and armchair stem from a precise reflection on the balance between function and design.
Metal
Arflex Marius&Marius Three-seater Sofa in Leather by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970, the Marius&Marius sofa and armchair stem from a precise reflection on the balance between function and design.
Metal
Arflex Marius&Marius Three-seater Sofa in Fabric by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970, the Marius&Marius sofa and armchair stem from a precise reflection on the balance between function and design.
Metal
Early Edition Mario Marenco 3-seater sofa in dark cognac suede, Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early edition of the iconic Marenco sofa, designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970.
Suede
Mario Marenco for Arflex Four-Seater Sofa in Blue Woolen Upholstery
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, modular four-seater sofa model 'Marechiaro', wool, plastic, metal, Italy, circa 1976.
Metal
Mario Marenco Three seater Marechiaro sofa for Arflex
Located in New York, NY
The Three-Seater Marechiaro Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex is an iconic piece that exemplifies the designer’s playful yet sophisticated approach to modern furniture.
Metal
$5,039Sale Price / set|49% Off
1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Marius & Marius Leather Sofa and Pouf Set by Mario Marenco for Arflex – Set of 3 A rare vintage seating set designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, featuring two lux...
Metal
Marechiaro sofa set by Mario Marenco for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Marechiaro sofa set by Mario Marenco for Arflex Embodying a design of formal essentiality, the Marechiaro sofa remains relevant today despite being conceived in 1976.
Metal
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H 23.63 in W 88.98 in D 37.8 in
First edition three seater sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A first edition three-seater Marenco sofa by Arflex from the 1970s, designed by the talented Mario Marenco.
Fabric
Sofa "Marenco" by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown suede sofa with ottoman by Mario Marenco. Model: Marenco. Sofa dimensions: H: 63 cm L: 238 cm D: 109 cm. Ottoman dimensions: H: 37 cm L: 72 cm D: 72 cm. Wear due to time and ag...
Suede
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H 25.99 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in
Italian modern original suede Marenco sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern original suede Marenco sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Marenco model three-seater sofa, with invisible metal structure, to which all the cushions that compose ...
Fabric, Plastic
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H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
“Marenco” cognac leather sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
Mario Marenco, in collaboration with the renowned Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex, introduced the iconic 'Marenco' two-seater sofa to the design world in 1970.
Leather
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H 25 in W 62 in D 32 in
Marenco Sofa in Original Cognac Leather by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chicago, IL
A two-seat Italian Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in 1970.
Leather
Modular Corner Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large corner sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s. A very comfortable sofa consisting out of six modular elements which allow a large variety of different combinations.
Canvas
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H 25.6 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
First edition three seater leather sofa by Mario Marenco, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A first edition three-seater Marenco leather sofa by Arflex from the 1970s, designed by the talented Mario Marenco.
Leather
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H 24.81 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Mario Marenco Marius&Marius Three Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather by Arflex 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Marius&Marius sofa was designed by Mario Marenco, as a part of the Techniform series, and it was manufactured by Arflex in the 1970s.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 139.38 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Marenco XL cognac leather sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex Italy
By Mario Marenco
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Marenco XL Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Premium Cognac Brandy Aniline Leather Lounge Sofa on an Internal Steel Frame Designed in 1970 by Italian architect and designer Ma...
Leather
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H 26.78 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
First edition Mario Marenco sofa in black leather for arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The iconic Marenco sofa, designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex Italy in the 1970s.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in
Rare Early Vintage Marenco Sofa in velvet by Mario Marenco for Arflex Italy
By Mario Marenco
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Marenco Sofa Mario Marenco for Arflex early edition circa 1970 Velvet upholstered modular sofa on original steel suspension frame Designed in 1970, the Marenco sofa by Mario Marenc...
Velvet
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H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
First Edition Mario Marenco 2-seater sofa in light brown suede, Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' 2-seater sofa, suede, Italy, 1970 Early edition Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex.
Suede
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H 25.6 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
First Edition Mario Marenco 3-seater sofa in light brown suede, Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marenco' 3-seater sofa, suede, Italy, 1970 Early edition Marenco sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex.
Suede
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H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Stunning Marenco 255 sofa in original black leather by Mario Marenco for Arflex
By Mario Marenco
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Marenco 255 Sofa Mario Marenco Arflex Italy 1970 Original black leather bodied three seat sofa on a low rounded base The Marenco 255 is one of Arflex’s most recognisable designs and...
Leather
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H 25.6 in W 200.79 in D 33.47 in
Modular sofa of 4 chairs & 2 footstools by Mario Marenco for Arflex
By Mario Marenco
Located in PARIS, FR
The model Marechiara was designed in 1976 by Mario Marenco and produced by Arflex. It is fully modular and this 4 seater sofa with 2 additional footstools can be arranged as pair of ...
Metal
Marius & Marius Mario Marenco Arflex 1971
By Mario Marenco
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Marius & Marius sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex (Techniform series) 1971.
Metal
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H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 100.4 in
Italian modern Marenco set, sofa and armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Marenco sofa and armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s.
Fabric, Plastic
Arflex Marenco Two Seater Large Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Marenco Two Seater Large Sofa by Arflex, a stunning addition to any modern living space.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Rare Marenco 1st Ed cognac leather sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Marenco (1st Ed.) cognac leather sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex, Italy 1970s Mario Marenco, in collaboration with the renowned Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex,...
Leather
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H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Marius & Marius 3-Seater Sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in amstelveen, NL
Cognac leather 3-seater sofa produced by Arflex in the 70s. Designed by Mario Marenco.
Leather
Modular set of 5 Marechiara chairs by Mario Marenco for Arflex
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in PARIS, FR
Created in 1976 by Mario Marenco, the model Marechiara is totally modular: seatings, backrests and armrests are fixed on metal bases that are attached together and can be rearranged ...
Metal
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H 32.29 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
2-Seat 'Marenco' Sofa in Leather by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Savona, IT
2-seat sofa produced in the 1970s by Arflex based on a design by Mario Marenco.
Wood, Leather
Marechiaro 3seat sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Marechiaro 3seat sofa by Mario Marenco for Arflex Embodying a design of formal essentiality, the Marechiaro sofa remains relevant today despite being conceived in 1976.
Fabric
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.