A sculptural pair of Mariolina chairs designed by Enzo Mari for the Italian design house Magis. Created in the early 2000s, the Mariolina chair reflects Mari’s lifelong pursuit of clarity, honesty in materials, and essential form.
Slender chrome frames support gently curved seats and backrests upholstered in embossed bordeaux leather with a subtle reptile texture. The contrast between polished steel and deep leather creates a graphic yet warm presence — light in structure, but rich in character.
Mariolina is a study in quiet balance: industrial precision paired with tactile materiality. Designed to be lightweight and stackable, the chairs embody the thoughtful practicality that defined much of Enzo Mari’s work, where design was never excess, but distilled intention.
With their refined silhouette and distinctive surface texture, these chairs sit beautifully in both modern and vintage interiors — around a dining table, in a studio, or as sculptural accents within a curated space.
Details
Designer: Enzo Mari
Manufacturer: Magis
Model: Mariolina
Country: Italy
Period: Early 2000s
Materials: Chrome-plated steel frame, embossed bordeaux leather seat and backrest
Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear
A quietly striking pair of Italian design chairs that combine functional modernism with tactile elegance.
Price per chair
A sculptural pair of Mariolina chairs designed by Enzo Mari for the Italian design house Magis. Created in the early 2000s, the Mariolina chair reflects Mari’s lifelong pursuit of clarity, honesty in materials, and essential form.
Slender chrome frames support gently curved seats and backrests upholstered in embossed bordeaux leather with a subtle reptile texture. The contrast between polished steel and deep leather creates a graphic yet warm presence — light in structure, but rich in character.
Mariolina is a study in quiet balance: industrial precision paired with tactile materiality. Designed to be lightweight and stackable, the chairs embody the thoughtful practicality that defined much of Enzo Mari’s work, where design was never excess, but distilled intention.
With their refined silhouette and distinctive surface texture, these chairs sit beautifully in both modern and vintage interiors — around a dining table, in a studio, or as sculptural accents within a curated space.
Details
Designer: Enzo Mari
Manufacturer: Magis
Model: Mariolina
Country: Italy
Period: Early 2000s
Materials: Chrome-plated steel frame, embossed bordeaux leather seat and backrest
Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear
A quietly striking pair of Italian design chairs that combine functional modernism with tactile elegance.
Price per chair
