Vico Magistretti Golem Dining Chairs by Poggi, Black Wood, 1968
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
His work is represented in major museum collections worldwide. Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1968, the Golem chair features a black lacquered wooden structure with a padded black l...
Leather, Wood
Golem glossy lacquered chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
The Golem chair, designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in 1973, is one of the most significant examples of Italian design from the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Italian modern black wood leather chairs Golem Vico Magistretti Poggi, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood and leather chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1970s Pair of chairs model Golem with rounded seat, covered in black leather.
Wood, Leather
Italian modern black wood fabric chairs Golem Vico Magistretti Poggi, 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood and fabric chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1970s Pair of chairs model Golem with rounded seat, covered in yellow fabric.
Wood, Fabric
Set of Four SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969. Nice set of 4 dining chairs „Golem SD51“ designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in 1969.
Leather, Wood
Sedie modello ''Golem'' di Vico Magistretti per Poggi, 1960s, set di 6
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Quarrata, IT
Sedie di Vico Magistretti prodotte da Poggi, in Italia, negli anni '60. Struttura in legno laccato marrone originale e sedute nuovamente ritappezzate in pelle di camoscio.
Leather, Suede, Wood
Vico Magistretti Black Leather Golem Dining Chairs for Pozzi, 1968, Set of 8
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 8 Golem chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by the Italian brand Poggi in 1968.
Leather, Beech
$3,618Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969. Nice set of 4 dining chairs „Golem SD51“ designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in 1969.
Leather, Wood
Set of Two SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of SD51 Golem chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi. Sinuous long backrest, lacquered frame and leather covering.
Leather, Wood
Set of Four SD51 "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Argelato, BO
The Golem chair, with a high backrest in lacquered wood, was born, as Magistretti states, from the desire to pay homage to the designer Mackintosh, after visiting an exhibition on th...
Leather, Wood
6 High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
By Mario Bellini, Vico Magistretti, Poggi, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 6 stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy.
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
Pair of High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Poggi
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy.
Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint
Vico Magistretti "Golem" chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Fantastic designed highback chair by Vico Magistretti. This so called Golem chair was designed between 1969/1970.
Wood, PVC
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Vico Magistretti Golem Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
By Vico Magistretti
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Golem chair by designer Vico Magistretti is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Set of Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi Pavia, 1968
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Budapest, HU
Take, for example, these Golem chairs that look as if a musical note has come to life.
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 49.61 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Dining Chairs "Golem" by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969. Stunning set of 4 dining chairs „Golem SD51“ designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi in...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vico Magistretti Golem Dining Chairs Poggi, 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant set of four dining chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969. The chairs are made of black lacquered wood and have high quality leather seats. The chairs are ...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 50.01 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Mid century Modern Black and Red Dining Chairs by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Weesp, NL
Exclusive set of six Vico Magistretti "Golem" chairs produced by Poggi, Italy in 1969.
Wood
Set Of Two Golem Chairs By Vico Magistretti For Poggi
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Rome, IT
Set of four chairs disegned by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969, Misure: h 98 cm 50 x 52 cm Bibliografy: Giuliana Gramigna “ Repertorio del design Italiano 1950-200”,2003 Umbe...
Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti, set of 6, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 dining chairs model 'Golem' designed by Vico Magistretti voor Poggi.
Leather, Lacquer
Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti, Set of 8, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 8 dining chairs model 'Golem' designed by Vico Magistretti voor Poggi.
Leather, Wood
Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti, Set of 8, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 8 dining chairs model 'Golem' designed by Vico Magistretti voor Poggi.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 50.01 in W 19.69 in L 50.01 in
Midcentury Golem Chair by Vico Magistretti 1970s Black Leather Laquered Wood
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Labrit, Landes
Golem chair in lacquered wood with leather seat by Vico Magistretti, 1970s Magistrettis hommage to Charles Renee Mackintosh and Japanese inspiration Produced by Poggi It is in ver...
Leather, Wood
2 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi 60s, 70s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
The Golem chair, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, is an iconic piece of Italian design.
Leather, Wood
Golem chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi 60s, 70s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
Ludovico "Vico" Magistretti (Milan, 6 October 1920 - Milan, 19 September 2006) was one of the most important Italian designers, architect and urban planner. His clean and essential d...
Leather, Wood
2 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi 60s, 70s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
The Golem chair, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, is an iconic piece of Italian design.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 49.61 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four "Golem Black" Chairs Designed by Vico Magistretti. Italy, 1970
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four "Golem Black" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti.
Wood
Sold
H 50.01 in W 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of "Golem" Chairs by Vico Magistretti, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of "Golem" chairs in lacquered wood with leather covered upholstered seat by Vico Magistretti produced by Poggi. 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Italian Midcentury Black Wood Golem Chairs, Vico Magistretti, Carlo Poggi, 1968
By Succ. Carlo Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern set of four black lacquered curved wood Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Carlo Poggi Pavia, 1968.
Wood
Exclusive Set of 12 Vico Magistretti "Golem" Chairs, 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive set of 12 Vico Magistretti "golem" chairs. lacquered wood with leather covered upholstered seat A masterpiece of the italian design, all original condition Measure: 126...
Leather, Wood
Rare Vico Magistretti "Golem" Chair for Poggi
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Miami, FL
Golem chair rendered in black lacquered wood and inlayed cork detail with an exaggerated high back bent to conform with natural posture of the body terminating as the back leg, and t...
Upholstery, Bentwood, Cork
2 Golem laquered chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi 60s, 70s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
The Golem chair, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973, is an iconic piece of Italian design.
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Magistretti Golem Chairs
By Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
A set of six (6) black lacquer shaped back chairs by Vico Magistretti known as the Golem chair. The chair is very simple and elegant in its design, but quite comfortable.
Bentwood
6 chairs Golem Design Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Verona, IT
Lacquered wood frame whith leather-covered upholstered seat.
Golem Chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Golem Chair by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969.
Leather, Lacquer
4 Iconic Chairs Designed by Vico Magistretti, Model Golem
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Inspired by the work of Scottish design visionary Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Production by Poggi, Italy 1969 Literature Domus n. 488, 1970; Il Design in Italia dell’Arredame...
Wood
Sold
H 50.01 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Set of 4 “Golem” Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1970
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Wilnis, UT
A set of 4 “Golem” chairs by Vico Magistretti, manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1970.
Wood
Set of 6 Golem Dining Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of 6 iconic 'Golem' dining chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi 1969, made in Italy.
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 49.22 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs Model 'Golem' Designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Set of 4 dining chairs model 'Golem' designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi. The chairs are made of black lacquered wood and upholstered with black skai.
Leather, Wood
$6,100 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 2
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of two. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two v...
Leather, Beech
$1,043 / set
H 42.52 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 chairs from the 1970s in the style of Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set of 6 chairs from the 1970s in the Pietro Costantini style. The chairs have a beech wood frame and leather seat. Condition of the set very good.
Leather, Beech
$1,159
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in L 31.89 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Dining Chair Mod.412, Italy, 1978
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Naples, IT
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina, circa 1970s, features the original caramel-colored leather. The bottom of the chairs bears the inscription - Cassina.
Leather
$1,276 / set
H 40.95 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Six Fasem Dining Chairs by Vegni and Gualtierotti in Black Leather, Italy
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni & G. Gualtierotti
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six dining chairs in black leather by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem, Italy, circa 1980. Designer: Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti Man...
Metal
$2,193 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair of black Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1980s
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined pair of chairs defined by clean lines, a lightly curved backrest, and a restrained, architectural silhouette. Fully wrapped in hand-stitched black saddle leather, they re...
Metal
$1,750
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Authentic Vintage Superleggera Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
It is the chair that defied gravity. In 1957, Gio Ponti famously tested the Superleggera by tossing it from a fourth-story window, watching it float to the ground. This poetic demon...
Cane, Wood
$2,866Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 42.52 in W 16.93 in D 19.1 in
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini 1970 Italy
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of four black dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini from solid black lacquered beechwood. The seats are newly covered with black leather. The co...
Leather, Beech
$5,400 / set
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Carlo Scarpa 1934 "765" Dining Chairs for Bernini, Black Leather, 1934, Set of 2
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa 1934 "765" dining chairs for Bernini, black leather, Italy, 1934, set of 2 Initially designed for Scarpa's own Venetian house in 1934, this model came up to production ...
Leather, Wood
$1,717Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Gio Ponti SUPERLEGGERA 499 chair by Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Giò Ponti was perhaps the most influential figure in Italian design and architecture for nearly three decades, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Throughout his long career, he left his ma...
Cane, Ash
$2,725
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chair for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965 Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical doub...
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
$3,839 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 20.48 in
Set of 2 Mario Bellini CAB 413 Chairs in Black Leather for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 2 Mario Bellini 414 CAB armchairs. Made by Cassina in Italy in the 1980s. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality black saddle leather. This elegant, versat...
Leather
$1,666Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Postmodern Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Oirlo, LI
n elegant set of 6 sleek Italian dining chairs by Pietro Costantini. They’re a real example of the bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhou...
Wood
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 25 in D 17 in
Set of 4 Midcentury Post Modern Black Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini Italy
By Ello Furniture, Pietro Costantini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing Set of 4 midcentury Post Modern Dining Chairs by Italian Designer Pietro Costantini. Very delicate Post Modern Designed Black Lacquer dining chairs with upholstered Seats. Al...
Wood, Lacquer
Cab 413 Mario Bellini Cassina chairs, 1970, set of 2
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Cab 413 Mario Bellini chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1970. An iconic example of Italian design, the “Cab” chairs have a steel structure covered in thick leather, shaped and sewn to adher...
Leather
$1,391Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Late 20th Century Collectible, black Monk Dining Chairs by Afra&Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
4 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair . Offered for sale is a rare set of 4 "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia S...
Wood, Walnut, Leather
$3,400 / set
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Edoardo Landi "540" Dining Chairs for Nikol International, 1973, Set of 2
By Edoardo Landi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Edoardo Landi "540" dining chairs for Nikol International, black wood and white fabric, Italy, 1973, set of two Edoardo Landi designed the “540” dining chairs in 1973, at a time whe...
Fabric, Wood
$1,855 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Handcrafted Square Side Table by J.M. Szymanski, Bronze Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - SQUARE J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A perfectly simple side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Featured in bronze steel finish. Custom ...
Steel, Iron
$1,623 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$8,465 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Horsehair Stool by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Iron, Contemporary USA
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR STOOL J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements. A...
Steel, Iron
$5,512 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
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.