Catifa 53 has always represented the essence of Arper’s design philosophy—elegant, functional, and timeless. In 2025, it evolves into Catifa (RE) 53, a version that honors the original’s purity while embracing the demands of a more responsible future.

At the core of this transformation is a new shell made from 100% recycled plastic, created from a mix of post-consumer and post-industrial materials. This update underscores Arper’s ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation and the thoughtful use of resources.

The redesign also emphasizes comfort and color, longstanding signatures of the Catifa collection. A key innovation is the glue-free upholstery, which allows for easier separation and replacement. This not only enhances durability and simplifies maintenance but also supports a more circular product lifecycle.

Visually, Catifa (RE) 53 introduces a softer, more relaxed aesthetic—offering increased comfort while preserving the iconic silhouette. The shell is available fully upholstered in three variations: without stitching, with tone-on-tone line stitching, with white or black star-shaped stitching.

To suit diverse applications, Catifa (RE) 53 offers multiple base options: four-legged wooden base, trestle base, with or without castors, five-star base on castors.

This adaptability ensures its relevance across a wide range of environments—from hospitality to workspace, residential to institutional.

True to its origins, Catifa (RE) 53 continues to define understated elegance—now enriched with a new benchmark for sustainability.