Vico Magistretti Seating
Italian, 1920-2006
As one of the founding fathers of modern Italian design, prolific architect and industrial designer Ludovico Magistretti (known by his nickname Vico) was guided by his philosophy, “There is no excuse for bad design.” His architectural projects are widely revered, and an ingenious meld of form and function can be found in his stylish and deceptively simple table lamps, sofas, armchairs and other mid-century furnishings.
Born in Milan, Magistretti followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather (both architects) to study architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. At the outbreak of World War II, he fled to Switzerland, and it was there he met his role model and mentor, renowned humanist architect Ernesto Nathan Rogers. Magistretti was inspired by Rogers’s vision to revive postwar Italy, and they collaborated on several reconstruction projects. Among Magistretti’s first architectural designs is a “poetic” round church, which he created for the QT8, an experimental Milanese neighborhood.
When Magistretti returned to Milan in 1945, he worked at his father’s architectural firm. It wasn’t until the early 1950s that he expanded his talents into design while working with furniture artisans.
In the 1960s, Magistretti began his 30-year working relationship with famed entrepreneur Cesare Cassina of the Cassina furniture manufacturing company. In their design approach, the two men shared a vision of the relationship between modernity and tradition and enjoyed a close bond (Magistretti designed Cassina’s luxurious villa in 1965). However, their friendship was not without contention.
Legend has it that upon seeing the prototype for Magistretti’s Maralunga sofa, Cassina hated it so much that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumpled into itself.
“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” an unfazed Magistretti allegedly responded, and the Maralunga’s slumped, adjustable-height backrest was born. Incidentally, the Maralunga sofa won Italy’s Compasso d’Oro award as did his Eclisse lamp for Artemide and his Atollo lamp for Oluce.
Magistretti died in 2006, but his designs live on in galleries, museums and private residences and offices around the world.
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Creator: Vico Magistretti
Pair of Maralunga leather armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1974.
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A pair of brown leather armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1974.
This is an old version that was probably reupholstered 25 to 30 years ago. As a result, there are some minor ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Lounge Chair in Original Baby Blue Leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an unusual baby blue leather and black leg Veranda Lounge Chair designed by renowned Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina. It is in overall good condition, with lig...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Steel
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chair in Leather
Dark Wood
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Casina, 'Carimate' dining chair, model '115' leather, stained beech, Italy, 1963
This large set of dining chairs belongs to the 'Carimate' line, one of Vico Ma...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 2 Model 892 Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, c. 1960
s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Deland, FL
Add a touch of Italian mid-century modern elegance to your dining space with this set of two Model 892 chairs, designed by the renowned Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Maralunga armchairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973.
Tubular steel frame structure, polyurethane, leather.
Excellent condition, restored.
The project won the Compasso ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Steel
Black leather Veranda chair or chaise by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Greensboro, NC
Adjustable steel and leather Veranda chaise/ lounge chair designed by VIco Magistretti for Cassina.
Steel frame extends to create a chaise lounge, or can be folded over to create a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Metal
Divano modello
Maralunga
Cassina Design di Vico Magistretti anni 90
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
Divano due posti con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in pelle nera dotato di schienale con poggiatesta ribaltabile. In buone condizioni generali, con etichetta della manifattura.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric
$27,876 / item
Vico Magistretti Black Leather 122 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1968, Set of 6
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 122 Dining Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1967
• Designer: Vico Magistretti
• Manufacturer: Cassina
• Year: 1967
• Model: 122
• Features: Stackable design;...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity.
Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient.
The 905 chair...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,187 / item
Divano
Maralunga
di Vico Magistretti per Cassina, Anni 80
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
Divano con imbottitura in espanso e rivestimento in tessuto. Schienale dotato di poggiatesta ribaltabile "atto a consentire l'utilizzazione in versione bassa o alta, con convertibili...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 2 -seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Turquoise "Veranda" Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, L. 20th C.
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of modern "Veranda" armchairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, produced in Italy in the late 20th century. The chairs rest on black metal frames and are upholstered i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Metal
Modular 4-seater Fiandra sofa in cream fabric by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fiandra sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1975
This elegant and understated sofa was designed by renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006) for Cassina. Comprising four m...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen, Jute
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistrett...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,589 / item
2 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi 60s, 70s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
The Golem chair, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, is an iconic piece of Italian design. Characterized by clean lines and geometric shapes, the Golem stands out for its bent wood...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy. Made circa 1990s and equipped with original tag. This unique lounge chair has an inner ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
$2,556 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Vico Magistretti for Cassina Model 896 Full Grain Leather Armchairs
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Vico Magistretti for Cassina Model 896 Full Grain brown Leather lounger chairs. Model 896 very rare to come by. Iconic design 1963-1969
Measures 25" in width, 25" in depth ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Cassina "Palmaria" Leather Lounge Chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Denton, TX
Thick chocolate brown leather lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti
Chair measures 36.5" deep by 40" wide by 40" high and seat height is 18".
There is only one chair in this orde...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,500 / set
Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Plastic frame, Made in Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Plastic
$2,900 / set
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983.
Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vico Magistretti “Carimate” Chair for Cassina, Black Wood, 1960
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960.
Vico Magistretti’s “Carimate 892/115” chair, crafted for Cassina in 1960, re...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered Full Wool sofa For Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in The Hague, NL
If it's classic Italian style you're after, look no further!
Maralunga 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity.
Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient.
The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery.
A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines.
Important information regarding images of products:
Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image.
Important information regarding color(s) of products:
Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor
About the designer:
In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,187 / item
Modular Fiandra Sofa 3-Seater by Vico Magistretti, Cassina - New Upholstery
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Fiandra Sofa 3-Seater by Vico Magistretti, Cassina, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric
Maralunga sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 armchairs and 2 seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973.
The project won the Compasso d' Oro in 1979 and is one of the most widely sold pieces of Italian design.
"With Maralunga...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Steel
$6,594 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Maralunga armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973.
Tubular steel frame structure, polyurethane, leather.
Excellent condition, restored.
The project won the Compasso d' Oro in ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of Four SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969.
Nice set of 4 dining chairs „Golem SD51“ designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in 1969...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1967, Set of 10
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, dark brown wood and red leather, Italy, 1967, set of ten.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Set of 6 iconic and fantastic chairs mod. Gaudi in green plastic ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Plastic
Italian modern black wood leather chairs Golem Vico Magistretti Poggi, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood and leather chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1970s
Pair of chairs model Golem with rounded seat, covered in black leather. The structure is in bl...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Arm Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Arm Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1960s
Vico Magistretti's "Carimate" armchairs for Cassina are crafted from brown lacquered wood with straw seats, made in I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Rush, Beech
Attributed to Cassina Rare Cube Maralunga Leather Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare full cube style in natural hide leather and in original condition. Inherently stylish and intriguing! Elegant from every angle-his best design. Dripping with style mak...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modular Three-Seater Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Cassina - Original Fabric
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Three-Seater Fiandra Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Cassina, Italy, 1970 - Original Fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric
Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Chairs Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 12
By Kartell, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8"
Highly desirable original set of 12 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designe...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original handgefertigtes Chesterfield Sofa England 1920 Leder Antik
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Maralunga Dreisitzer Sofa von Cassina zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt vom renommierten italienischen Designer Vico Magistretti, erfreut sich bi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Maralunga leather lounge chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Maralunga Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, the Maralunga armchair is an icon of Italian design, renowned for ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather
Maralunga Armchair with Pouf by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Torino, IT
Maralunga armchair and pouf by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Elegant and timeless Maralunga is perhaps one of Cassina's best-known series in the world.
Now an icon of Italian desig...
Category
1970s European Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$3,062 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Maralunga Lounge Chairs, a pair
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, made in Italy. Both are in good vintage condition but do have minor scratches consistent with age and use, areas that have been rubbed, mino...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather
$8,350 / set
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 2
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure, Italy, 1967 set of two.
The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created with a wo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech, Plywood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity.
Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient.
The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery.
A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines.
Important information regarding images of products:
Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image.
Important information regarding color(s) of products:
Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor
About the designer:
In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of maui sofas by Vico Magistretti for Kartell
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of maui sofas by vico magistretti for kartell circa 1980.
Designed by well known italian architect and furniture designer vico magistretti (1920 - 2006)
Moulded plastic seats ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Steel
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
1 of 4 Dark Brown
Gaudi
Chairs, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Early Model
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic 'Gaudi' chair designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy. Named after Antonio Gaudi.
Single piece construction chair that comes from a pressure mold of poly...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Plastic
Pair Vico Magistretti
Vicario
Lounge Chairs For Artemide , Indoor / Outdoor
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vico Magistretti
'Vicario' Lounge Chair
For Artemide
c.1970s
Moulded plastic and fibreglass
: Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 26.38 in (67 cm)Seat Height: 15....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Fiandra
Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975
This elegant and understated sofa was designed by renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Divano Fiandra Vico Magistretti per Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Magnifico divano Fiandra a due posti, disegnato da Vico Magistretti per Cassina negli anni '70, in eccellenti condizioni vintage. Rivestito in tessuto bianco panna, emana eleganza e ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Textile
Corner Modular Sofa 4 Seats Light Blue Cassina Fiandra - Magistretti 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
Large modular sofa 4 modules model "Fiandra" designed in 1975 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. wooden frame with shaped polyurethane foam padding.
This specimen was produced in the e...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina
Veranda
Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Veranda' sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Italy, 1983
Beautiful aesthetically balanced three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti fo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Steel
Vico Magistretti Cardigan Lounge Chair for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully tailored 'Cardigan' sofa in camel colored leather designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Category
1970s Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather
$4,800 / item
Carimate armchair 930 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1963
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
Model 930 armchair for the Carimate Golf Club-House, Cassina production design Vico Magistretti year 1963. Structure in brown beech wood, seat and back in white bouclè upholstery. Manufacturing label under the frame.
Cassina Spa is an Italian company operating in the contemporary furniture sector, founded in 1927 in Meda (Milan) by Cesare and Umberto Cassina.
The main activity is woodworking, within the company, for the production of coffee tables. Over the years the company expands, especially after the war, also thanks to collaborations with external architects who bring their expertise and research.
In the 1950s, Cassina switched from artisanal to serial production, adopting the logic of industrial design. A change also induced by the commission for furnishings for the interiors of large cruise ships. In addition, some of the company's best-known products took shape during this period: chair 646 and chair 699, known as the "Superleggera", both designed by Gio Ponti.
In 1963 Vico Magistretti joins the company team of designers, creating the Carimate armchair...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Fiandra
Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975
This elegant and understated sofa was designed by renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of Two SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of SD51 Golem chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi.
Sinuous long backrest, lacquered frame and leather covering.
A third single piece available
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti, Pair of Chairs, Model 122, Cassina, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of dark brown walnut stackable dining chairs. Each with a bent plywood back, the seat upholstered with burgundy velvet on four feet.
Manufactured by Cassina.
Italy.
1967.
P...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Great set of 10 Carimate dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice, elegant & matching set of 10 'Carimate' dining chairs. The chairs have a lacquered wooden frame with straw seating.
Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1960.
Born in 1960, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Vico Magistretti “Carimate” Chairs for Cassina, Black Wood, 1960, set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of twelve.
Vico Magistretti’s “Carimate 892/115” chair, crafted for Cass...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Cognac Leather Maralunga Armchair by Magistretti for Cassina, Italy ca. 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Geneva, CH
Cognac leather armchair from the iconic collection "Maralunga" created by Vico Magistretti and Cassina in Italy ca. 1970s
High quality of materials and manufacture. In very good cond...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Seating
Materials
Leather
Vico Magistretti seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Vico Magistretti seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vico Magistretti seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 241 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 29 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Vico Magistretti were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Arflex, Joe Colombo, and Gio Ponti. Prices for Vico Magistretti seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $257 and can go as high as $33,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,525.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Carimate chair for Cassina is one of the most celebrated pieces of Vico Magistretti but this designer is also well known for the Eclipse Table Lamp, Selene Stacking Chair, Chimera Lamp and more. He is seen as one of Italy’s most influential industrial designers, furniture designers and architects. Shop a collection of Magistretti furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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