The Arketipo Firenze factory was founded in 1982 when the passion for the quality of the Florentine textile industry led to the creation of inspiring Italian upholstered furniture created with special attention to detail.

In 2011 Arketipo was acquired by the world pioneer of Italian furniture - Cattelan Italia.

Florence has always been a vibrant and lively city; a symbol of Italian culture and art; ancient, but at the same time modern and laid-back. In this city, art, beauty and perfection are always in the foreground. The Florentine textile and manufacturing tradition continues to inspire today, and we see how continuous curiosity and craftsmanship work together in companies like Arketipo.

The company sets the trend and creates unique and personalized products inspired by the Florentine era and style. Each piece interprets the timeless values of the craft in a new way, combined with a deep sense of heritage in a rich and lively manner.

Behind the name:

The word "archetype" comes from the ancient Greek word and refers to the concept of an idea, an image, an original model. Therefore, the name Arketipo was chosen by the company because its meaning contains original thoughts and ideas with a characteristic design.

This word expresses the skill of Arketipo Firenze, which was developed through the search for high-quality materials and the study of new forms of design. Ideas become unique and original and transform into magnificent furniture for the home.

Inspiration is often drawn from parallel worlds to make classic fabric innovative and vice versa, as in historical ateliers. Creative combinations, materials and color shades go beyond the modern and create a sense of lifestyle somewhere between the world of dreams and provocation. Therefore, Arketipo explores our perception, combines design and traditional craftsmanship of precious fabrics and leather. As a result, each product is unique.

"I like to think that someone is contacting us because they feel special and want to get a handmade product with the best Florentine textile production", - Lorenzo Cattelan - CEO of Arketipo.