Unavailable|$5,000
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
Leather
Unavailable|$5,000
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
Leather
Unavailable|$1,674
Brown Leather Lounge Chair "Maralunga" by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Schaerbeek, BE
Vico Magistretti, lounge chair model "Maralunga" and produced by Cassina in Italy. Heavy
Leather
Unavailable|$3,040
Maralunga Armchair by Vico Magistretti in Black Leather for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ottawa, ON
Vico Magistretti armchair in opulent black leather. Maralunga for Cassina Italy. Matching two-seat
Steel
Unavailable|$6,905
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
Leather
Unavailable|$7,153 / set
Maralunga by V.Magistretti for Cassina 2 original velvet sofas 1970
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga design Vico Magistretti produzione Cassina due divani Maralunga grandi tre sedute con
Velvet
Unavailable|$3,744 / set
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
Velvet
Unavailable|$6,735
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. Known for
Faux Fur
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' Dark Brown Leather Footstool for Cassina 1973 Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Maralunga' dark brown leather footstool for Cassina, 1973, Italy. Leather is in
Leather
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
Wool
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
Leather
Unavailable|$4,420
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|$4,779
Vintage Maralunga 2-Seat for Cassina Italy by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ostend, BE
Reupholstered in our signature cognac leather.
Leather
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. This three-seat sofa
Leather
Unavailable|$5,383 / set
Pair of Armchairs 675 Maralunga Cassina Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pair of armchairs 675 Maralunga Cassina designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, with leather
Leather
Unavailable|$1,435 / set
Set 4 Cassina VillaBianca chairs by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Magistretti is One of the best italian designer, famous for his maralunga sofà.
Polyester, Hardwood
Unavailable|$3,850
Italian Sofa with Chunky Maple Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstery. Sofa a great adjustable back feature very slightly reminiscent of the Maralunga sofa.
Wood, Maple
Unavailable|$2,871
Vico Magistretti, Pastel Colored Sofa Model Veranda for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Schagen, NL
can be adjusted in place and the backrests in height, as also the Maralunga version. It features a
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$8,665 / set
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
Sold|$1,435 / set
Maralunga Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs with backrest equipped with folding headrest; foam padding, velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$1,794
Dark Brown Leather Maralunga
By Vico Magistretti
Located in BE
Dark brown leather Maralunga This famous "Maralunga" sofa was designed by Vico Magistressti for
Leather
Sold|$5,250
Vico Magistretti “Maralunga” Loveseat
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s for Cassina, Italy. This piece has been professionally cleaned but has some wear - reupholstery is recommended but not needed
Fabric
Sold|$4,050
Vico Magistretti “Maralunga” Chair
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s for Cassina in its’ original upholstery. There is some wear on the chair including fading and some unraveling on one leg - see photos for details
Fabric
Sold|$4,545
Set Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Magnifico set Maralunga, con divano a due posti e poltrona, in tessuto bianco, design iconico degli
Fabric
Sold|$1,794
675 Maralunga Pouf Black Leather
By Vico Magistretti
Located in IT
675 Maralunga Pouf black leather. Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, the Maralunga pouf
Leather
Sold|$3,250
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Style Loveseat
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" Style Loveseat with Folding Arms and Back Rests. When folded down
Leather
Sold|$4,366
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|$1,674
Black Leather Maralunga Easy Chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Maralunga sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973 for Cassina. This design Classic is
Leather
Sold|$1,076
70s-80s 'Maralunga' armchair
By Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic foam-filled armchair with brown leather upholstery featuring a backrest with fold-down headrest.
Leather
Sold|$7,775 / set
Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Armchairs 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.
Animal Skin
Sold|$8,350 / set
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...
Leather
Sold|$1,555
Sofa "Maralunga" by Vico Magistretti, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This is a sofa designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, called “Maralunga.” It is made from leather
Leather
Sold|$1,435
1980's Original Fabric Maralunga Sofa
By Vico Magistretti
Located in BE
This famous "Maralunga" sofa was designed by Vico Magistressti for the well known manufacturer
Fabric
"675 MARALUNGA" armchair, Vico Magistretti, Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" armchair based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s
Textile
"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
Sold|$3,500
675 Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Hamburg, PA
Steel frame and black plastic material base. CFCfree polyurethane foam and polyester padding. Seat cushions in polyurethane foam and polyester padding. Back with movable headrest whi...
Steel
Sold|$1,674
Sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
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
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Maralunga Loveseat by Vico Magistretti. Original velvet fabric. Labeled.
Velvet
Sold|$4,545 / set
Maralunga Vintage Leather Armchairs by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning pair of vintage Maralunga armchairs designed by Vico Magistretti for the fine Italian
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Dreisitzer Braun Vico Magistretti Italy
By Cassina
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Das Maralunga Dreisitzer Sofa von Cassina, entworfen von Vico Magistretti, ist eine Ikone des
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Leather Chair by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cassina Modell Maralunga. It has a convertible headrest. Thick black aniline leather. A classic
Leather, Foam, Upholstery
Divano Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina pelle blue
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Splendido divano Maralunga a due posti in pelle blu, design iconico degli anni '70 di Vico
Leather
Sold|$17,000 / set
Maralunga Set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Maralunga Set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1970's Has been upholstered in a gray and
Fabric
Maralunga 675 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Dronten, NL
Maralunga 3-seat sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in grey wool. The backrest-adjust
Wool
Sold|$7,775
Set of 3 Cassina maralunga vico magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Ghedi, IT
a remarkable Cassina Maralunga set, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, comprising two armchairs
Wool
Maralunga Style Armchair in Soft Cotton Velvet
By Selig
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Maralunga style lounge chair by Selig, Circa 1970s in soft pink’ish’ cotton velvet
Cotton, Velvet
Cassina Maralunga Corduroy Sofa by Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cassina Maralunga striped velour loveseat by Vico Magistretti. Award winning innovation and comfort
Upholstery
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Vico Magistretti, Pair of Armchairs "Maralunga", 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, attributed to. Pair of armchairs "Maralunga" in fawn leather
Leather
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modern maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This iconic design sofa
Fabric
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.