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Arper Launches Consumer Retail in Japan

Arper, a renowned Italian furniture brand, is officially making its mark in Japan with the commencement of consumer retail sales. From August 9th, 2025, selected products will be available through ACTUS, both in-store and online, allowing a wider audience to explore its innovative and stylish offerings.

Emphasis on Public Spaces

This initiative marks a significant shift for Arper, which has been dedicated to crafting furniture for high-traffic public spaces such as offices, educational institutions, and airports. The brand is celebrated for its minimalistic and sustainable designs that prioritize harmony between human experience and the environment. The aesthetic appeal coupled with functionality has earned it acclaim from professionals in both Japan and across the globe.

Evolving Boundaries

In recent times, the definitions of work and living environments have blurred significantly, often requiring an integration of relaxing and focused atmospheres. Arper’s designs encapsulate this balance, fostering tranquility and organization—qualities that have become increasingly relevant in daily life. The company’s foray into consumer retail aims to maintain this essence while expanding its reach.

Retail Locations

The launch will be accompanied by product availability at various ACTUS locations:

• - ACTUS Osaka Airport (3-555 Hotarukoi Nishi-machi, Toyonaka, Osaka, 4F Osaka International Airport (Itami))
• - ACTUS Rokko (1-2-1 Shinzaiaka Minami-machi, Nada-ku, Kobe)
• - ACTUS Fukuoka (4-1-36 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, BiVi Fukuoka 1F-2F)
• - ACTUS Sendai (1-1-4 Murasakiyama, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Murasaki Plaza)
• - ACTUS Official Online Shop: Online Shop

Each location may offer different collections, and product availability should be confirmed with individual stores.

Featured Products

Some notable products from Arper’s extensive lineup include:

• - Catifa 46: Priced at 5,000 (tax included)
• - Catifa Carta: Priced at 5,000 (only available at select stores)
• - Catifa 60 / 80: Exclusively online, prices starting from 4,000

Note that availability and displayed products may vary by location. It is advisable to check detailed specifications with the respective stores.

About Arper

Founded in 1989 in Monastier di Treviso, Italy, Arper is a global interior brand known for its minimal and stylish designs that emphasize harmony with people and spaces. The brand’s name derives from the phrase “furniture for” and reflects its mission to redefine furniture and design as creative tools that enrich living environments—both now and in the future.

In 2005, Arper set a precedent in the industry by establishing an environmental division focused on eco-friendly product development. It achieved notable accolades like obtaining the environmental declaration for chairs in 2008 and the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification in 2018. With numerous installations in public facilities worldwide—including airports, universities, and libraries—Arper continues to set the bar for sustainability in design.

The expansion into retail heralds an exciting new chapter for Arper in Japan, promising to deliver its “quiet and beautiful presence” to a broader audience eager to embrace refined, contemporary furnishings.

By making its products more accessible, Arper is not just selling furniture; it’s providing tools for creating spaces that reflect the evolving needs of modern life.