Maralunga 3-Seat Sofa by Vico Magistretti in Beige Linen, Cassina 1970s Italian
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Linen
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
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
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
Maralunga lounge chair in leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
The project won the Compasso d' Oro in 1979 and is one of the most widely sold pieces of Italian design. "With Maralunga I intended to design an object representative of an entire i...
Steel
Pair of Maralunga leather armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1974.
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
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 ...
Leather
Maralunga three-seater fabric sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Premariacco, IT
Icona del design italiano, il Maralunga 3 posti, progettato da Vico Magistretti per Cassina, è un pezzo intramontabile che unisce comfort, eleganza e grande valore storico.
Fabric
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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
Pair of 2 Maralunga lounge chairs in leather by Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
The project won the Compasso d' Oro in 1979 and is one of the most widely sold pieces of Italian design. "With Maralunga I intended to design an object representative of an entire i...
Steel
Maralunga sofa 2 seater in black leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
The project won the Compasso d' Oro in 1979 and is one of the most widely sold pieces of Italian design. "With Maralunga I intended to design an object representative of an entire in...
Steel
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
Attributed to Cassina Rare Cube Maralunga Leather Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dripping with style makes this set a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room. "Maralunga" seating is the epitome of contemporary European furniture design, is o...
Leather, Wood
Two-Seat Sofa by Vico MAGISTRETTI for CASSINA 1973
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Italy, Cassina, 1973. The three-seat MARALUNGA Sofa, newly upholstered in stone-coloured velvet material.
Velvet
Cassina Palmaria Sofa Design Couch Vico Magistretti Zweisitzer
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Der Entwurf stammt von Vico Magistretti, ist bekannt unter dem Namen "Palmaria" und gilt als Nachfolger der "Maralunga"-Serie. Das hier zum Verkauf stehende Exemplar verfügt über ein...
Fabric
Vico Magistretti Fiandra Lounge Chair, Probjeto Edition Under Cassina License
By Vico Magistretti
Located in São Paulo, BR
Vico Magistretti, the Milanese architect and designer, worked with Cassina from the 1960s onward and designed for the company some of the pieces most associated with Italian furnitur...
Fabric, Upholstery
Josef Hoffmann “Cabinett” Art Deco Jugendstil Chair Wittmann, Austria
Located in Basel, BS
Other pictured pieces, including the Gabriella Crespi lamp, Audoux-Minet side chair, Maralunga armchair and Eileen Gray side table, may also be available separately
Fabric, Hardwood
Josef Hoffmann “Cabinett” Art Deco Jugendstil Sofa Wittmann, Austria
Located in Basel, BS
Other pictured pieces, including the Gabriella Crespi lamp, Audoux-Minet side chair, Maralunga armchair and Eileen Gray side table, may also be available separately
Fabric, Hardwood
Josef Hoffmann “Cabinett” Art Deco Jugendstil Sofa & Chair set Wittmann, Austria
Located in Basel, BS
Other pictured pieces, including the Gabriella Crespi lamp, Audoux-Minet side chair, Maralunga armchair and Eileen Gray side table, may also be available separately.
Fabric, Hardwood
Vico Magistretti, Grande Mania, A Pair of Wall Appliques, Artemide, 1964
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Paris, FR
In this regard, his collaboration with Cassina is exemplary and illustrates the virtuous dialogue between designer and manufacturer during these years. It included the Maralunga (197...
Glass
Vico Magistretti Model 122 Dining Chairs for Cassina in Walnut, 1968, Set of 6
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
For Cassina, Magistretti also designed iconic pieces such as the Carimate chair and the Maralunga sofa, confirming his central role in postwar Italian design.
Leather, Walnut
Vico Magistretti Model 122 Dining Chairs for Cassina in Walnut, 1968, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
For Cassina, Magistretti also designed iconic pieces such as the Carimate chair and the Maralunga sofa, confirming his central role in postwar Italian design.
Leather, Walnut
Vico Magistretti Model 122 Dining Chairs for Cassina in Walnut, 1968, Set of 2
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
For Cassina, Magistretti also designed iconic pieces such as the Carimate chair and the Maralunga sofa, confirming his central role in postwar Italian design.
Leather, Walnut
Cassina Portovenere Vico Magistretti highback sofa in peach coloured fabric, 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Designed in 1982 by the legendary Vico Magistretti, who also designed the Maralunga sofa, the 'Portovenere' sofa is a masterclass in Italian post-modern comfort and versatile enginee...
Textile
Cassina Portovenere Vico Magistretti highback sofa in peach coloured fabric
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Designed in 1982 by the legendary Vico Magistretti, who also designed the Maralunga sofa, the 'Portovenere' sofa is a masterclass in Italian post-modern comfort and versatile enginee...
Textile
Vico Magistretti Model 122 Chair for Cassina in Walnut and Brick Leather, 1968
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
During his collaboration with Cassina, he created several important projects that became landmarks of Italian design, including the Carimate chair and the Maralunga sofa, confirming ...
Leather, Walnut
Postmodern Mint Green Sofa inspired by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1980s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Beograd, RS
Design of the sofa is inspired by the iconic Maralunga and Portovenere Sofas, both designed by Vico Magistretti.
Velvet, Wood
Vico Magistretti, Carimate, Pair of Chairs, Cassina, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
In this regard, his collaboration with Cassina is exemplary and illustrates the virtuous dialogue between designer and manufacturer during these years. It included the Maralunga (197...
Beech
Vico Magistretti, Six StackableDining Chairs, 122, Cassina, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
In this regard, his collaboration with Cassina is exemplary and illustrates the virtuous dialogue between designer and manufacturer during these years. It included the Maralunga (197...
Leather, Walnut
Model 122 Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Walnut and Leather, 1968
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
During his collaboration with Cassina, he created several important projects that became landmarks of Italian design, including the Carimate chair and the Maralunga sofa, confirming ...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Vintage “Lambda” Wall Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A leading figure of postwar Italian design, he collaborated with major brands such as Artemide, Cassina, and Oluce, creating timeless icons like the Atollo lamp and the Maralunga sof...
Metal
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bern, BE
Cassina Veranda 3 seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, Italy in the late 1980's. Based on the Maralunga Sofa with fold down back rest. Adjustable three seater des...
Steel, Metal
Atollo Table Lamps by Vico Magistretti, Black Aluminum, Italy, 1977
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Metal
Vintage Gobelin Upholstery Fabric in Various Blue & Red Colors, Late 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
Here a similar fabric shown reupholstered on a Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti. Estimated to 20.000 martindale.
Cotton
Vintage Gobelin Upholstery Fabric in Various Green & Orange Colors, Late 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
Here a similar fabric shown reupholstered on a Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti. Estimated to 20.000 martindale.
Cotton
'Veranda' 3-Seater Fabric Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Almelo, NL
This smart and highly desirable Italian design features seats that are upholstered with fabric and that can be adjusted in place and the backrests in height, as also the Maralunga ve...
Steel
Vico Magistretti, Grande Mania, A Wall Applique, Artemide, 1964
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Paris, FR
In this regard, his collaboration with Cassina is exemplary and illustrates the virtuous dialogue between designer and manufacturer during these years. It included the Maralunga (197...
Glass
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair for Cassina, Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
$3,300 / item
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Leather "Palmaria" Lounge Chiar by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1980
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Rare lounge chair and less well known then the protovenere or maralungas and therefore a unique FOUND ICON. This lounge chair has a nice elegant and timeless design.
Leather
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina, Solid Wood & Cowhide, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa (1977) bookcase, which are still indisputable international best-sellers and have provoked hordes of imitation...
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.
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.