​MARIONI is a family story.

It was born in Florence in 1966 from the intuition of its founder Paolo Marioni and today is run by the third generation. The original artisan character of the laboratory changes rapidly and, since the Eighties, has been taking on the current corporate character. Starting from the ceramic material, the company gradually develops lines of furnishing accessories for the home, with particular attention to color combinations, finishes and decorations. Objects linked to the creativity of details and the manual skill of execution. After Paolo's early death in 1992, his son Simone takes over the leads of the company and guides it through the growth and the expansion towards international markets.

It is time for the launch of Cultura d'Arredo collection which sees the unusual combination of ceramic /fabric foreshadowing a success thanks to a precise positioning in the market: Marioni offers its customers a range of products which make reference to the past with a touch of charm that represents the uniqueness, authenticity and originality of "Made in Italy".

The 2000s recorded a consolidation of distribution in all the countries around the world and the beginning of the organizational and management evolution path that will lead the brand to face the new challenges of digitization up to the creation of its own archive of three-dimensional models ready for AR / VR reality.

The year 2018 sees the entry of the eldest daughter, Vittoria, inside the company as head of the Communication and Quality Area to witness the further generational evolution. We therefore arrive at the present day with a wealth of fifty years of experience where the craftsmanship and the managerial concept are available to the most refined and demanding clients looking for a totally Italian luxury.

​A journey lasting more than 50 years

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​The company feels ready to accept any challenge, approaching markets not yet been explored up to now. The transformation that led it from a small artisan workshop to a solid industrial reality is an indication of a willingness to challenge itself every day, to always achieve new goals. 

1982  The production range expands with the introduction of the lighting devices line. 

1985  Export to Japan begins and commercial agreements are made for the exclusive distribution of the collections in Hong Kong and Singapore.

 

1989  Trade fairs become the main marketing tool for the company that regularly participates in exhibition events such as Salone del Mobile and Macef in Milan, Florence Gift Mart in Florence and Abitare il Tempo in the city of Verona.

1966 Marioni Paolo opens his workshop in Florence in a small basement but the tragic flood in the Tuscan capital irreparably damages the premises.

1967 He decides to move the production site to an old farmhouse in the Florentine hills where he immediately resumes work.
 

1971 The collection is mainly based on the reproduction of animals and objects in glazed and hand-decorated ceramic.

1972 Thanks to the positive feedback coming from the markets and the company's economic growth, works began on the new 4,500 square meter headquarters in Calenzano.

1975 It is time for the first participations in international trade fairs where relations with US department stores are activated and consolidated, thanks to the strong presence of Florentine buying offices.

1991 The expansion towards foreign markets continues with particular attention to the Gulf countries.

1992 After the death of Paolo Marioni, his son Simone takes over the reins of the company.

1996 It is the moment of the success of the traditional taste productions with Scavo and Scavo Oro decorations that recall artifacts with a typically Tuscan taste. CLASSIC collection is launched.

2001 CULTURA D’ARREDO collection is presented at Salone del Mobile in Milan, a complete furnishing proposal that includes upholstery and accessories, furniture and lighting fixtures, all with the same style.

2002 After a long analysis of the internal processes, the ISO 9001 Certification is achieved, rewarding the constant attention to product quality and services provided to customers.

2003 Times as also strategies change, as a natural response to the inevitable evolution of the global market and the sensitivity of its consumers. The NEXT and CONTEMPORARY collections are born.

2008 They begin collaborations with world-famous sculptors and artists for the production of unique pieces and limited editions.

2009 With a view to a continuous investment in resources and projects with broad growth prospects, the production is expanded with the integration of furniture and upholstery from the CONCEPT line.

2013  Looking at the future, it was decided to start designing the new collections exclusively using digital tools and the reverse engineering of the existing traditional lines. This choice will be successful, allowing to meet the needs of architects and interior designers and facilitate the inclusion of our articles on their projects.

2015 Now internationally recognized for its production, the company pursues its corporate mission with the launch of NOTORIOUS collection.

2016 The nautical sector becomes one of the commercial areas where the company is present with its own customized creations.

2018  After graduating in Industrial Design, Vittoria, the eldest daughter of Simone Marioni, becomes Quality & Communication manager.

2019  The digital archive composed by 3D models reaches 500 references.

THE FUTURE

Different

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​To be Unique  

​INTERVIEW WITH SIMONE MARIONI
CEO MARIONI SRL

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