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Cassina Recliner

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita

$4,680

H 40.2 in W 32.7 in D 35.4 in

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Doral, FL

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita 1980 / 2018 Cassina Reclining armchair operatable by adjusting rubber knobs.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Reclining Armchair By Cassina
Midcentury Reclining Armchair By Cassina

Midcentury Reclining Armchair By Cassina

$2,701

H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in

Midcentury Reclining Armchair By Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Kent, Dover

An Italian Mid-Century reclining armchair by Cassina, with ebonised frame and newly upholstered in blue velvet.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Toshiyuki Kita "Dodo" Reclining Lounge Chair by Cassina
Toshiyuki Kita "Dodo" Reclining Lounge Chair by Cassina

Toshiyuki Kita "Dodo" Reclining Lounge Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Highland, IN

Winner of the 1999 Good Design Award, the "Dodo" chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a dynamic chair with swivel & recline features as well as a retractable footrest. This allows versatile f...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman
Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman

Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman

$8,425Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35.04 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in

Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman

By Ignazio Gardella, Cassina, Tecno, Nello Pini, Marco Zanuso

Located in Lugo, IT

Gorgeous armchair with pouf Possible alcantara Good condition. Thanks

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Armchair for Cassina, Black, Mid-Century
Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Armchair for Cassina, Black, Mid-Century

Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Armchair for Cassina, Black, Mid-Century

$12,743 / item

H 41.74 in W 30.71 in D 20.08 in

Toshiyuki Kita Dodo Armchair for Cassina, Black, Mid-Century

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Dodo is one of Cassina’s swivel armchair models. It reclines to nearly horizontal and can be customized with non-removable upholstery in leather or fabric and fabric cushions.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

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Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Multifuntional Recliner Cassina Italy 1980
Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Multifuntional Recliner Cassina Italy 1980

Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Multifuntional Recliner Cassina Italy 1980

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL

Iconic designs by Kita include the Kick table (1983) for Cassina which was intended to complement the Wink Chair; the Multilingual Chair (1991)—designed for the World Exposition in S...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Pair of Dodo Cassina Reclining Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Pair of Dodo Cassina Reclining Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Pair of Dodo Cassina Reclining Lounge Chairs

By Cassina

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous pair of brown leather, reclining, lounge chairs, by Italian company Cassina.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cassina Dodo Black Leather Recliner Armchair Lounge Italy 2000s
Cassina Dodo Black Leather Recliner Armchair Lounge Italy 2000s

Cassina Dodo Black Leather Recliner Armchair Lounge Italy 2000s

By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cassina dodo black leather recliner armchair lounge Italy 2000s Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vico Magistretti Reclining 'Veranda' Lounge Chair For Cassina in Pink
Vico Magistretti Reclining 'Veranda' Lounge Chair For Cassina in Pink

Vico Magistretti Reclining 'Veranda' Lounge Chair For Cassina in Pink

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in London, GB

Reclining 'Veranda' Lounge Chair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Reclining Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1980
Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Reclining Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1980

Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Reclining Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1980

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in Chicago, IL

Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Reclining Chair for Cassina, Italy 1980. Original upholstery in great condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1990s, Japanese design by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, swivel recliner model K10.
1990s, Japanese design by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, swivel recliner model K10.

1990s, Japanese design by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, swivel recliner model K10.

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in Tarm, 82

1990s, Japanese design by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina. Swivel recliner model K10 Dodo in original very good condition.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Reclining Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Red, Black Frame
Reclining Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Red, Black Frame

Reclining Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Red, Black Frame

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Kansas City, MO

Reclining Veranda Chaise lounge designed by Vico Magistretti for Casina. Original red upholstery with black powder coated steel frame. The foot rest portion pulls out from under the ...

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1990s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Brown Leather Reclining
Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Brown Leather Reclining

Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Brown Leather Reclining

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Vico Magistretti, probably best known for his Carimate Chair and Oluce Lamp, designed this extremely versatile lounge chair in 1983. In beautiful brown leather. The Veranda can be...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Cream Leather Corbusier and Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
Vintage Cream Leather Corbusier and Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina

Vintage Cream Leather Corbusier and Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Highclere, Newbury

The quoted height of 69cm is set (as described by Cassina) at an ‘easy recline’ position - the actual height, or in other words the rise and recline, of the chaise can be set at many...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Le Corbusier, Perriand, Jeanneret. LC4 chaise longue. Cassina edition.
Le Corbusier, Perriand, Jeanneret. LC4 chaise longue. Cassina edition.

Le Corbusier, Perriand, Jeanneret. LC4 chaise longue. Cassina edition.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret. Cassina edition Reclining chaise longue, model LC4, known as “continuously adjustable” (can be adapted to any body position by sim...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

"Wink" Lounge Chair
"Wink" Lounge Chair

"Wink" Lounge Chair

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H 44 in Dm 29 in

"Wink" Lounge Chair

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in New York, NY

A black leather Italian lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina.. The back reclines to your desired position.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Recliner Lounge Chairs Magistretti for Cassina
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Recliner Lounge Chairs Magistretti for Cassina

Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Recliner Lounge Chairs Magistretti for Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent, folding and reclining, lounge chair, in black leather, by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina 'Dodo' Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina 'Dodo' Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina 'Dodo' Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The Dodo chair was designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 2000, and features a perfect combination of Japanese design sensibilities and Italian construction.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina 'Dodo' Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina 'Dodo' Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina 'Dodo' Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The Dodo chair was designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 2000, and features a perfect combination of Japanese design sensibilities and Italian construction.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Le Corbusier LC4 Cowhide Chaise Longue Recliner Cassina with Tags
Vintage Le Corbusier LC4 Cowhide Chaise Longue Recliner Cassina with Tags

Vintage Le Corbusier LC4 Cowhide Chaise Longue Recliner Cassina with Tags

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier

Located in Portland, OR

A fantastic LC4 Chase lounge by Cassina designed by Le Corbusier with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This signed official LC4 by Cassina has the original tags, it is in exc...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

Le Corbusier LC4 by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, 1960s
Le Corbusier LC4 by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, 1960s

Le Corbusier LC4 by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, 1960s

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Hamburg, PA

Early model production #173 circa 1960s signed "Le Corbusier LC/4 173" and labeled "Figli di Amedeo Cassina" "Meda Italy". This iconic reclining chaise was designed in the 1920's by ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Cassina Wink Designer Chair Black Leather Function Recliner by Toshiyuki Kita
Cassina Wink Designer Chair Black Leather Function Recliner by Toshiyuki Kita

Cassina Wink Designer Chair Black Leather Function Recliner by Toshiyuki Kita

By Cassina

Located in Cologne, DE

Cassina Wink designer chair black leather function recliner by Toshiyuki Kita, in a minimalistic and modern design, with convenient functions, made for pure comfort.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cassina Veranda Designer Leather Armchair in Olive Beige with Recliner Function
Cassina Veranda Designer Leather Armchair in Olive Beige with Recliner Function

Cassina Veranda Designer Leather Armchair in Olive Beige with Recliner Function

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Cologne, DE

Cassina Veranda designer leather armchair in olive beige with recliner function.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Armchairs Soriana

Pair of Armchairs Soriana

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H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Armchairs Soriana

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Verona, IT

Compasso d'Oro in 1970 Prod Cassina, 1970 Cassina label under the base   Recliner: 70x90x90 cm Bibliography G.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Dodo Reclining Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Dodo Reclining Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina

Dodo Reclining Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in Dorchester, MA

Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 2000, the Dodo chair is deeply comfortable and versatile. Set on a swiveling five-footed base, the steel frame is generously padded and spor...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cassina Veranda Designer Leather Armchair in Purple with Recliner Function
Cassina Veranda Designer Leather Armchair in Purple with Recliner Function

Cassina Veranda Designer Leather Armchair in Purple with Recliner Function

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you an Cassina Veranda designer leather armchair in purple with recliner function.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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Cassina Recliner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cassina recliner for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, metal and leather, every cassina recliner was constructed with great care. There are 71 variations of the antique or vintage cassina recliner you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cassina recliner you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cassina recliner made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita and Le Corbusier each produced at least one beautiful cassina recliner that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cassina Recliner?

The average selling price for a cassina recliner at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $21,975 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.