Vico Magistretti – Maralunga Sofa – Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Budapest, HU
Vico Magistretti – Maralunga Sofa for Cassina – 1 Piece Designed by the renowned Vico Magistretti for Cassina, this Maralunga sofa is a celebrated example of 1970s Italian modernism.
Metal
Maralunga Sofa Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This nice and comfortable two-seat sofa “Maralunga” was designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973.
Leather
Maralunga 2-seater sofa, reupholstered in black velvet, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully restored Maralunga 2-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, newly reupholstered in a elegant black velvet.
Velvet
675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
675 MARALUNGA sofa after a design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the 1970s.
Fabric
675 MARALUNGA Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, vintage
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s.
Fabric
1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa
By Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige butter and black leather sofa. The ultra rare three seaters sofa exudes an air of lux...
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Cassina dresses the armchair and the sofa, available in two- and three-seat versions, in a shade very dear to the author.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Cassina Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa Vico Magistretti Stoff kord grau Couch
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes graues Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa in Samt/ Kordstoff von Cassina zum Verkauf an.
Velvet
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric designed by Vico Magistretti, Model: Maralunga. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Fabric
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40S Sofa for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size. The two-seater is available in 156cm oder 166cm width. The three-seater is available in 228 or 238cm width. In 201...
Leather, Fabric
3 seater 'Maralunga' Sofa by Vico magistrate for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
An iconic design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, this 1970s Maralunga sofa is upholstered in rich navy leather and features the model’s celebrated adjustable headrests, seamlessly s...
Leather
Maralunga Sofa + Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. New Maharam Memory by Patricia Urquiola upholstery with articulating backrests. Tagged. O...
Upholstery
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Three-seater sofa model Maralunga in burgundy-purple fabric.
Fabric
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Two-seater sofa model Maralunga in burgundy-purple fabric.
Fabric
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Wool
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Two-seater sofa model Maralunga in burgundy-purple fabric.
Fabric
Cassina Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa Vico Magistretti Stoff kord braun-grau
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes braun-graues Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa in Samt/ Kordstoff von Cassina zum Verkauf an.
Velvet
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater re-upholstered sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
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.
Fabric, Bouclé
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.
Fabric, Bouclé
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-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 3-seater Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Fabric, Bouclé
Cassina 2‑Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1990
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully proportioned two‑seat sofa designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1990, reflecting the enduring influence of mid‑century Italian design. Magistretti, o...
Fabric
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 204cm or 214cm width. The three-seater is available in 300cm or 310cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size. The ic...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
The Maralunga sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti in the 1970s for Cassina and is certainly one of the most iconic sofas in Italian design.
Fabric
Vintage 20thC Italian Maralunga Sofa By Vico Magistretti For Cassina c.1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An iconic Italian Maralunga two-seat sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, dating from the late 20th century.
Leather
"Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Maralunga" Two Seater Blue Leather Sofa realized by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1970s.
Metal
Italian modern brown fabric sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown fabric sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 1970s Two-seater sofa model Maralunga padded and covered in brown striped fabric.
Fabric, Plastic
Set Maralunga two seater Sofa and 2 armchairs vico magistretti for cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
The Maralunga seating set, an absolute icon of Italian design created by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, is one of the most elegant and comfortable expressions of Italian moder...
Velvet
Cassina Maralunga 2-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti off-white with subtle patter
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
The Cassina Maralunga 2-seater sofa , designed by Vico Magistretti and introduced in 1973, is an iconic design piece known for its characteristic shape, comfort, and adjustable back...
Fabric
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa in Black Leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italian
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Leather
Maralunga 3-Seat Sofa by Vico Magistretti in Beige Linen, Cassina 1970s Italian
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Linen
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an internat...
Fabric
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an internat...
Fabric
$26,625 / item
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 internatio...
Fabric
$26,625 / item
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 internatio...
Fabric
Red Maralunga Love Seat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Circa 1970s
By Cassina
Located in Austin, TX
This piece was designed as part of the Maralunga line by Vico Magistretti and crafted by Cassina.
Leather
Maralunga sofa in alcantara original fabric vico magistretti cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
Iconico divano Maralunga 3 posti disegnato da Vico Magistretti per Cassina (marchio originale, completo di targhetta).Rivestimento in Alcantara ruggine di grande effetto, un colore c...
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina- New Upholstery
Fabric
Cassina Maralunga Italian Designer Two-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning example of Italian design excellence, this Cassina Maralunga two-seater sofa was designed by the legendary architect and designer Vico Magistretti for the renowned Italian...
Fabric
Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Firenze, FI
Maralunga two-seat sofa for Cassina, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973. It features enveloping shapes, curved armrests folded toward the seat, and an elegant brown corduroy uphols...
Velvet
Vintage Maralunga Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Maralunga Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1970s.
Leather
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Two-seater Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" two-seater sofa for Cassina, green Velvet, 1973 The "Maralunga" three-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti is a renowned design for Cassina, created in 1973 ...
Velvet
Vintage Italian Sofa in Brown Leather Maralunga, late 20th Century
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
Maralunga Sofa in Brown Chocolate Leather - Best Italian Sofa Vico Magistretti Maralunga 3 seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina.
Leather, Wood
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973 The "Maralunga" three-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti is a renowned design for Cassina, created in 1973...
Velvet
$5,759Sale Price|20% Off
Maralunga 3-seater leather sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Torino, IT
Maralunga series sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Iconic three-seater sofa in ivory-colored grain of rice leather. The backrest has independent fold-down headrests for each in...
Leather
Divano Maralunga di Vico Magistretti per Cassina 2 posti velluto verde
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Divano a 2 Posti: Dimensioni 168 cm (lunghezza) x 95 cm (profondità) x 72/100 cm (altezza), con altezza della seduta di circa 43 cm. La struttura è in acciaio tubolare con cinghie el...
Velvet
Cassina, Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa from the 1990s, designed by Vico Magistretti
Located in IT
The sofa is an icon of Italian design, designed by Vico Magistretti in the 1990s and manufactured by Cassina. The sofa is made of cognac-colored leather. A blend of design genius an...
Leather
Maralunga three-seater fabric sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Premariacco, IT
An icon of Italian design, the Maralunga 3-seater, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a timeless piece that combines comfort, elegance, and great historical significance. ...
Fabric
Italian Red ‘Maralunga’ Loveseat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ‘Maralunga’ loveseat designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s.
Upholstery
Maralunga divano 3 posti e 2 poltrone in velluto blu notte di vico magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Questo straordinario set Maralunga, progettato da Vico Magistretti nel 1973 per Cassina, rappresenta uno dei vertici del design italiano contemporaneo: un'icona di comfort innovativo...
Velvet
Pair of Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Maralunga sofas is an original and iconic design item designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Metal
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy during the late circa late 1970s/1980s.
Fabric
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vico Magistretti Navy / Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina Italy 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy during the late circa late 1970s/1980s.
Fabric
Two Cassina Maralunga two-seat sofas in blue leather by Vico Magistretti, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Iconic set of two Maralunga two-seat sofas designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, one of the most celebrated Italian seating designs of the late 20th century.
Leather
Maralunga sofa 2 seater in black leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
2 seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973.
Steel
Cassina Maralunga Fabric Sofa Red Two-Seater
By Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Cassina Maralunga fabric sofa red two-seater.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 65.36 in D 37.41 in
Cassina Maralunga 2 seater Silver Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina
Located in Gdańsk, PL
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Foam, Wood
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina Italy 1970 the Iconic sofa.
Velvet
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Freiburg, DE
Genuine leather
Leather
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Maralunga Sofà by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978 Three seats
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga Sofà di Vico Magistretti produzione Cassina Tre posti in Velluto Blu Italia 1975 Prima serie del famoso e importante Maralunga Sofà , che è diventato un icona del design e...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 28 in W 65 in D 35 in
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' Brown Leather Sofa for Cassina, 1973, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brown 2-seat Maralunga sofa in original leather, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy - Model 675 Maralunga 40, designed in 1973.
Leather
Unavailable
H 28 in W 65 in D 35 in
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' Brown Leather Sofa for Cassina, 1973, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brown 2 seat Maralunga sofa in original leather, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy - model 675 Maralunga 40, designed in 1973.
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 96.46 in D 33.47 in
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Dark Brown Leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in London, GB
There is very little point asking us how we feel about the Maralunga because we will always source one when we can.
Leather
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
1970s 'Maralunga' Dark Brown Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
20th Century two-seater Maralunga dark brown leather sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy in 1973.
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 103.94 in D 37.41 in
3-seater Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maralunga sofa was created in 1973 by Vico Magistretti for the Italian firm Cassina.
Faux Fur
"Maralunga" Set by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Wien, Wien
Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa is particularly renowned for its innovative adjustable backrest.
Fabric
"Maralunga" 3-seater by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Wien, Wien
Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa is particularly renowned for its innovative adjustable backrest.
Fabric
"Maralunga" 2-seater by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Wien, Wien
Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa is particularly renowned for its innovative adjustable backrest.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Maralunga Silver Edition by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
In 1973 Vico Magistretti created with Maralunga a new sofa type, the first production started in 1974 by Cassina.
Metal
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Sofa "Maralunga" by Manufacturer Cassina in 100% Genuine Leather
Located in Cologne, DE
With pleasure we present to you the sofa "Maralunga", designed and manufactured in Italy by Cassina", that provides unique design and pleasant comfort to our ambitious clients.
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 65.36 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Maralunga Two-Seat Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ostend, BE
The story goes that Cesare Cassina punched his fist into the original prototype by Magistretti complaining that it did not fit the brief for true comfort. It was only after the back ...
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 95.67 in D 31.11 in
Three-Seat Black Leather Sofa "Maralunga" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ostend, BE
The "Maralunga" sofa is the best selling sofa from Italian producer Cassina.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 23.63 in
Maralunga by V.Magistretti for Cassina 2 original velvet sofas 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga design Vico Magistretti production Cassina two sofas Maralunga large three seats with their original velvet , perfect mechanism , frame and upholstery are original blue...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in
Coppia di divani Maralunga di V. Magistretti Produzione Cassina anni 70
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucca, IT
Set di due divani Maralunga di Vico Magistretti ,produzione Cassina, prima serie originale . Il set è composto da una coppia di divani grandi a tre sedute. I divani hanno il velluto ...
Velvet
Maralunga 675 by Vico Magistretti Edition Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Nice, FR
Cassina "675 Maralunga" Two-Seat Sofa by Vico Magistretti
Cotton
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 65.36 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Maralunga 2-Seat for Cassina Italy by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ostend, BE
Reupholstered in our signature cognac leather.
Leather
Maralunga Sofa
By MG-Art, Cassina
Located in Sittard, NL
Maralunga sofa. Manufactured by Cassina. Re-design by MG-Art.
Leather, Fabric
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Cassina Maralunga Designer Sofa Wool White Two-Seat Function Couch Modern
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Grenoble, FR
Original Cassina Maralunga designer teddy bear wool sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, with convenient functions, made for pure comfort and flexibility.
Wool
Unavailable
H 72 in W 245 in D 87 in
Maralunga Brown Chocolate Sofa Set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in De Klinge, BE
A vintage comfortable leather sofa set in a very rare good condition, with adjustable head sides. Beautiful brown color with a very light patina. Measures: 72 cm H x 245 cm W x 8...
Leather
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s.
Fabric
Leather Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brown leather maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973.
Leather
Sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian design for this sofa designed by Vice Magistretti and made by Cassina. Sofa made of Havana leather in 1970s.
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa Couch Vico Magistretti Leder
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa von Cassina zum Verkauf an.
Leather
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.
Find a range of vintage Vico Magistretti furniture and lighting on 1stDibs.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.