Aridi

Overview

Aridi is a Spanish office furniture manufacturer founded in 1979, initially focused on producing licensed products from Italian brands like Bernini and later expanding to represent Arflex, Cado, Axa International, and Acerbis. It now designs, manufactures, and markets its own office furniture lines, emphasizing adaptability to work environments and modern designs. The company is positioned in the high-quality office furniture market, with products showcased at exhibitions like CONSTRUMAT and ORGATEC.¹²⁵

History

Aridi was founded in 1979 by Amadeu Rius in Spain to manufacture office furniture and commercially represent Italian brands such as Bernini under license. It later formed an association with Bernini, Arflex, Cado, Axa International, and Acerbis to target the high-quality market. By the 1990s and 2000s, Aridi shifted to designing and producing its own ranges, including Track (1995), Truck, Aire, Eria (2002), and Kiwi.¹²⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Aridi manufactures its office furniture at its facility in Riudellots de la Selva, Girona, Spain. The company handles in-house design and production, transitioning from licensed manufacturing to proprietary products.²³

Notable Products

• Track range - Modular office system designed by Gabriel Teixidó, launched at CONSTRUMAT 1995.
• Aire range - Desking collection by Gabriel Teixidó, presented at ORGATEC 2002.
• Eria range - Ergonomic furniture line by Gabriel Teixidó, introduced at ORGATEC 2002.
• Kiwi range - Modern office furniture range following earlier successes.
• One collection - Executive furniture line focused on high-end desks and tables.

Reputation

Aridi is recognized among architects and office designers for its long-standing presence in Spanish office furniture and collaborations with designers like Gabriel Teixidó. Professionals note its evolution from licensed production to original designs exhibited at major trade shows. Limited broader visibility outside Spain may constrain its international reputation.²