Arper announces events programme and new product launches for CDW 2024

From 21 – 23 May, Arper will be joining the rest of the design industry on the bustling streets of Clerkenwell for one of the UK’s leading independent design festivals, celebrating the creativity of London’s EC1 neighbourhood and its diverse community. The Italian furniture manufacturer is contributing its own programme of must-see events, exhibitions and special installations, to be held at the brand’s dedicated Clerkenwell showroom.

The newly restyled Arper showroom will explore the theme ‘What makes the project of living?’, with visitors encouraged to discover what ‘the project of living’ means for the brand: furniture is designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world, flexible and cross-cutting solutions for moments of work, meeting, waiting, and relaxation. The journey leads guests through an immersive experience, discovering collections that engage with evocative and suggestive narratives of the various situations we experience every day.

‘Redefining beauty through circularity and innovative materials’

Moderated by design journalist Katie Treggiden, on the first day of Clerkenwell Design Week the Arper showroom will be home to ‘Redefining beauty through circularity and innovative materials’, an engaging debate around the impact of innovative materials and their applications in practice, aimed at achieving circularity in design.

Panellists include Roberto Monti, CEO at Arper; Joanna Wilson, Sustainability Lead at Fletcher Priest Architects; Fabian Hardt, Designer at PaperShell; and Henna Burney, Researcher and Designer at LUMA Arles. Following the panel discussion, the Clerkenwell Road showroom will celebrate the start the by hosting its exclusive, invite-only Opening Night Party.

When: Tuesday 21 May, 16:00–18:00
Where: Arper showroom, 11 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5PA London

Terrarium workshops

To celebrate the launch of Arper’s Catifa Carta collection, the showroom will host RSVP-only biochar terrarium workshops run by Plant Designs. Guests are invited to create their own terrarium by getting hands on using biochar, an environmentally friendly material that improves soil health and fertility while reducing CO2 emissions. Visitors will also be able to find out more about PaperShell, the pioneering material featured on Catifa Carta’s re-engineered shell that can be reduced to biochar itself at the end of its life cycle.

When: Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 May
Where: Arper showroom, 11 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5PA London

Product launches

As well as interactive workshops and panel discussions, Arper is unveiling an array of new 2024 collections at this year’s festival, designed by well-renowned industry names including Lievore Altherr Molina, Doshi Levien, Jean-Marie Massaud, Altherr Désile Park and Simon Pengelly.

Catifa Carta by Lievore Altherr Molina

The iconic Catifa 53 enters a new era through a partnership in material innovation with a re-engineered shell made of PaperShell, a revolutionary new material made of composite wood by-product. PaperShell dramatically reduces Catifa Carta’s impact on the environment by sequestering carbon dioxide. At the end of its life cycle, the material can be reduced to biochar, successfully retaining the CO2 sequestered during the previous life phases.

 Lepal by Doshi Levien

A new ergonomic armchair, ideal for conversation, reading or work across public and private settings. Lepal’s sculptural profile and soft cushioned seat create a dynamic contrast with a soft interior space and high curved back, generating a beautiful expressive piece with a strong identity. The collection is FSC-certified and easily disassembled, ready for recovery and reuse prior to end-of-life recycling.

Steeve Lou by Jean-Marie Massaud

The Steeve Lou sofa features new cushioning foam technologies in combination with an ergonomic seat depth and high backrests for sitting up or lounging, for residential and professional settings alike. The collection can be fully disassembled, and the cushion covers can be removed or replaced to expand the lifespan of the product. Customisable features include two or three seats, a matching ottoman, end side tables for additional storage and laptop cushion for functional support expand its possibilities.

Ghia 74 by Altherr Désile Park

The Ghia 74 table is a magnetic locus for working and conversing for both casual meetings and executive tasks. A larger version can be used in meetings, dining and office situations, while a smaller version is characterised by its functional size and round shape, fitting well in small spaces and tight corners in living rooms, hotel rooms, and home office spaces.

Kata Chair by Altherr Désile Park

The Kata Chair transforms the materiality of wood into a generous, distinctive, lighter chair for everyday applications like dining, meeting, working and beyond. A combination of a solid wood frame and a delicately textured, custom patterned shell is available with and without armrests and in a range of FSC-certified finishes: natural, black, and rust oak. Comfort can be further enhanced with optional seat cushions or a fully upholstered shell.

Oell by Jean-Marie Massaud

This versatile side and coffee table is now available in a range of new colors and finishes. Oell’s sculptural metal base and columns are available in an expanded color palette of Neptune Blue or Olive green, along with dark grey, white, ivory, and rust finishes, for greater chromatic expression. The new coloured tempered glass tops, along with the MDF tops and porcelain stoneware options, are available in two sizes.

Nuur by Simon Pengelly

New wood surfaces and refined finishes add warmth and texture to Nuur’s aesthetically pure yet flexible design and extend its potential uses to hospitality, residential, office and home office settings.

Dizzie by Lievore Altherr Molina

Thanks to a wide range of bases, tops, and a variety of materials, the Dizzie collection embodies an unlimited range of applications across residential and contract settings. Now available in a new textured, stone-effect top finish in HPL laminate.

Click here to find out more about Arper’s Clerkenwell Design Week programme and book your tickets.