$10,500
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Sand Velvet, 1973 The "Maralunga
Velvet
Vico Magistretti. 2-seater sofa, “Maralunga” model. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vico Magistretti. “Maralunga” model sofa, made of velvet and textured fabric, in khaki color
Fabric, Velvet
$2,466
H 39.38 in W 66.15 in D 31.5 in
1x Cassina Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa Vico Magistretti Stoff kord Couch
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne lila Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa in Samt/ Kordstoff von Cassina zum
Fabric, Velvet
$5,866
H 27.96 in W 90.95 in D 32.29 in
Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green velvet sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Three-seater sofa
Fabric, Velvet
$4,190
H 27.96 in W 60.63 in D 32.29 in
Italian modern sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green velvet sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Two-seater sofa
Fabric, Velvet
$10,656 / item
H 30.71 in W 65.36 in D 33.47 in
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
Velvet
$4,190
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Firenze, FI
Divano a due sedute Maralunga per Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti nel 1973. E
Velvet
$4,190
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Firenze, FI
Divano a due sedute Maralunga per Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti nel 1973. E
Velvet
$4,525
H 27.96 in W 66.15 in D 37.41 in
Divano Maralunga di Vico Magistretti per Cassina 2 posti velluto verde
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
nuovo, con un’estetica fresca e contemporanea. Design e artigianalità: Il Maralunga, progettato da Vico
Velvet
$17,361 / set
H 30.71 in W 93.71 in D 35.44 in
Maralunga divano 3 posti e 2 poltrone in velluto blu notte di vico magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
Questo straordinario set Maralunga, progettato da Vico Magistretti nel 1973 per Cassina
Velvet
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. Divano Maralunga a due
Velvet
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Maralunga Sofà by Vico Magistretti production Cassina 1978 Three seats
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga Sofà di Vico Magistretti produzione Cassina Tre posti in Velluto Blu Italia 1975 Prima
Velvet
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 produzione Cassina due divani Maralunga grandi tre sedute con
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 Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Set di due divani Maralunga di Vico Magistretti ,produzione Cassina, prima serie originale . Il set
Velvet
Blue velvet "Maralunga" sofa by Mario Bellini, Cassina 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Two-seater "Maralunga" sofa by Italian designer Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970's. This iconic
Velvet
Maralunga 3-Seater Sofa, Newly Reupholstered in Pink Velvet
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Toronto, CA
Cassina debuted Designer Vico Magistretti’s unique design in 1973. The Maralunga is characterized
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 32.68 in
Sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina Velvet Foam Meda Italy 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with backrest equipped with headrest with adjustable position; foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Foam
Sold
H 26.78 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Velvet Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 2-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa in original vintage velvet fabric. The Maralunga sofa was designed
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 26.78 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Velvet Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 2-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa in original vintage velvet fabric. The Maralunga sofa was designed
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 27.96 in W 95.28 in D 30.71 in
Italian Mid-Century Brown Velvet Maralunga Sofa by Magistretti Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown velvet Maralunga sofa by Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Maralunga three
Steel
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in PARIS, FR
Two-seater "Maralunga" sofa by Italian designer Vico Magistretti for Cassina, from the 1970s. It
Velvet
Sold
H 39.38 in W 66.15 in D 31.5 in
Cassina Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa Vico Magistretti Stoff kord Couch
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes dunkelgrünes Maralunga Zweisitzer Sofa in Samt/ Kordstoff von Cassina
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 18.9 in W 65.36 in D 32.68 in
Cassina Maralunga Two Seater Sofa In Brown Velvet By Vico Magistretti, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice two seater Maralunga sofa in brown velvet, by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s. This design
Leather
Sold
H 30 in W 64 in D 32 in
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa in Original Velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Toronto, CA
Maralunga to its founder, Cesare Cassina, the founder was so disgusted by it that he punched it, breaking
Fabric
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Velvet
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Upholstery, Velvet
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
“Maralunga” Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Hilversum, NL
We are delighted to present a true gem: an original “Maralunga” sofa designed by Vico Magistretti
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 28.35 in
Maralunga 675 Sofa, Armchair and Ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Dronten, NL
Maralunga 2-seat sofa with matching lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Vico Magistretti for
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti in original two-seater green fabric
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
"Maralunga Sofa: Vico Magistretti's Iconic Design from the 1970s" The Maralunga sofa, designed by
Velvet
Sold
H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970S
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina- New Upholstery
Velvet
Sold
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in
Italian modern green sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Three-seater couch model
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic
Sold
H 39.38 in W 61.42 in L 39.38 in
Two-Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This beauty was designed in 1973 and
Steel
Sold
H 39.38 in W 90.56 in L 39.38 in
Three-Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This beauty was designed in 1973 and
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3 Seat Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Prato, IT
Italian three-seat sofa model "Maralunga" designed by the architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Maralunga 2-seater in gold/brown velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Maralunga sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The intention with Maralunga was to design an
Cotton, Velvet
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Anni 80
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with backrest equipped with adjustable position headrest; foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 66.15 in D 37.41 in
Set di due divani Maralunga di Vico Magistretti per Cassina in velluto marrone
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
La coppia di divani Maralunga, disegnata da Vico Magistretti per Cassina nel 1973, rappresenta
Velvet
Maralunga Style Sofa in Soft Cotton Velvet, set of 2
By Selig
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Maralunga style two seater sofas by Selig, Circa 1970s in soft brown cotton velvet
Cotton, Velvet
Sold
H 27.17 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Maralunga Sofa in Original Velvet Fabric by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 2-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa in original vintage velvet fabric. The Maralunga sofa was designed
Velvet
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Maralunga Loveseat by Vico Magistretti. Original velvet fabric. Labeled.
Velvet
Sold
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Beige Velvet
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico
Velvet
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa, Original Fabric
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Toronto, CA
Cassina debuted Designer Vico Magistretti’s unique design in 1973. The Maralunga is characterized
Velvet, Wood
Maralunga 675 Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Maralunga 2 seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, in distinctive grey and
Velvet
Maralunga 675 Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Maralunga 2 1/2 seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, in distinctive grey
Velvet
“Maralunga” 2seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Hilversum, NL
“Maralunga” 2seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Also available: “Maralunga” Lounge
Velvet
Maralunga 3 seat sofa, Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Maralunga 3 seat sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in a soft, light blue velvet. Adjustable
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina- New Upholstery
Velvet
Sold
H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two-Seat Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian two-seat "Maralunga" sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Velvet
Sold
H 27.96 in W 66.15 in D 37.41 in
Divano Maralunga di Vico Magistretti per Cassina 2 posti velluto azzurro
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ghedi, IT
nuovo, con un’estetica fresca e contemporanea. Design e artigianalità: Il Maralunga, progettato da Vico
Velvet
Sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Echt, NL
Two-seat Cassina Maralunga sofa in very good condition. Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973
Velvet
Sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Echt, NL
Two-seat Cassina Maralunga sofa in very good condition. Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973
Velvet
Cassina Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa Colourful Striped Velvet
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in HEILOO, NL
. Production period 1990/2000. The sofa is covered with a soft velvet fabric with colorful striped decor in
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 30.71 in W 95.28 in L 30.71 in
Italian Brown Velvet 3 - Seater Maralunga Sofa by Magistretti Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Paris, ON
Maralunga three-seater sofa covered entirely in dark brown velvet. It has a steel structure
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Cassina Maralunga Two and Three-Seat Velvet Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Westmaas, NL
The Iconic Cassina Maralunga lounge sofa, is a very comfy soft sofa with adjustable back
Velvet
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti is straight outta the 1970s and wrapped up in its original
Velvet
Italian Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti is a masterpiece with perennial appeal that flawlessly
Chenille, Velvet
2-seater Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maralunga sofa was created in 1973 by Vico Magistretti for the Italian firm Cassina. Known for
Velvet
Sold
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 33.47 in
Maralunga by V.Magistretti for Cassina Three-seater velvet sofa original 1970
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga Sofa a tre posti design Vico Magistretti produzione Cassina Italia 1970 . Velluto marrone
Velvet
De Sede 'DS-2011' Chocolate Leather Sofa, Swiss 1983
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking vintage De Sede 'DS-2011' sofa, designed in Switzerland in 1983. This iconic piece features a captivating low-slung, curvilinear profile, upholstered in thick, high-qualit...
Leather
$6,226
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 72 in D 29 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern Low lounge red leather 3 seat sofa
By Svend Skipper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century burnt Red leather 3 seat danish modern sofa designed by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler. Beautiful soft burnt red leather with tufted cushions. Great design. Made in De...
Leather, Hardwood
Vico Magistretti Silver Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
Cassina “Maralunga” 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti — Fully Restored with Silver Technical Fabric, Italy, circa 1975s. Offered here is an iconic 2-seater “Maralunga” sofa, design...
Acrylic
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
DS-16 leather sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, dating from the 1970s. This three-seater showcases the signature rounded armrests, modular cushion design, and exceptional Swiss craftsman...
Leather
$3,831
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset Sloop Sofa By Michel Ducaroy In Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing early Ligne Roset Sloop sofa in original natural leather by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s. A rare design by renowned designer Michel Ducaroy from the 1980s. This comfortable sofa co...
Leather
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$3,231
H 32.68 in W 92.52 in D 32.68 in
De Sede DS-2011 Sofa 3-Sitzer Leder 235cm Designer Couch Luxus Vintage Schweiz
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede DS-2011/03 Designer Sofa – 3-Sitzer Leder 235 cm – Schweizer Luxusmöbel Zum Verkauf steht ein elegantes und zeitloses Designer-Sofa der renommierten Schweizer Manufaktur De S...
Metal
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
Original Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff türkis
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen türkis farbenen Maralunga Sessel von Cassina zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designklassiker. Vico...
Fabric
$3,480Sale Price|77% Off
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 37.01 in
Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini in STOCK
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Sesann 180cm Sofa Mays Color 01 - Cat. M Frame T07 Painted Black Walnut T43 Feet A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs...
Fabric
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 66.54 in D 33.47 in
Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
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. This exceptionally comfortable two-seate...
Fabric
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
Leather
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 66.54 in D 33.47 in
Vico Magistretti Navy / Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina Italy 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
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. This exceptionally comfortable two-seate...
Fabric
$9,518 / item
H 39.38 in W 122.05 in D 41.34 in
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
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.