Vico Magistretti Furniture
Italian, 1920-2006
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.
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Creator: Vico Magistretti
Set of 3 fiandra Cassina Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ghedi, IT
Discover an exquisite set of three Vico Magistretti Fiandra modular sofas, designed for Cassina in 1975, now available on 1stDibs. Upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet, these iconic ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Textile
$5,387 / item
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Medium Metal Satin Gold Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,723 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' Opaline Methacrylate by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976.
Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
The story of Sonora is ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
$2,054 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vico Magistretti for Artemide Pair of Red Vicario Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
The Vicario armchair was designed by Vico Magistretti at the end of the 1960s for Artemide. Made of ABS plastic, this chair features flowing shapes and a perfect balance of design, f...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Important dining table Mod 781 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
The Model 781 dining table, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1960s-1970s, is a masterpiece of Italian design that embodies the perfect synthesis of elegance and functionality. This piece represents a benchmark for lovers of minimalist design, thanks to its clean geometric lines and the formal rigor that characterizes Magistretti's work.
Structure in Walnut Wood and Top in Aniline Testa di Moro.
The table's frame is made of solid walnut wood, a fine material that lends strength and durability to the piece of furniture. The table top, finished in dark brown aniline, creates a refined contrast with the wood, offering a balance between tradition and modernity. In the center of the top is a distinctive detail: a square in dark brown foil that enriches the design with a contemporary touch.
The table's legs are the real focal point of its design. Made of turned wood with a rounded, tubular shape, they feature elegant indentations and sharp carvings that demonstrate the craftsmanship behind this piece. The legs not only provide stability to the table, but also become an eye-catching decorative element, enriching the design with a sculptural and sophisticated touch.
he Model 781 table...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
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Wood
Nemo Kuta Table Lamp in Chrome/White-Black by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp with an aluminum circular reflector which shields the lighting distribution, giving the effect of a solar eclipse. The circular screen is painted in white and black, the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chair for Cassina, Laquered Green, 1960
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chair for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Magistr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
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 zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und gilt bis heute als wahre...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Blue "PALMARIA 709" 2-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ITALY 1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
BLUE "PALMARIA 709" 2-SEATER SOFA BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1970S
Introducing the stunning Palmaria 709 2-seater sofa by renowned Italian de...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Leather
$5,025 Sale Price
30% Off
"Mania" Sconce by Artemide, 2 Available
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian "Mania" wall lights with white opaline polycarbonate shades mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy, designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, circa 1960s
Heigh...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
$800 / item
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 2
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of two.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
Turquoise "Veranda" Armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, L. 20th C.
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of modern "Veranda" armchairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, produced in Italy in the late 20th century. The chairs rest on black metal frames and are upholstered i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maralunga armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Toronto, ON
In 1973, Vico Magistretti designed the Maralunga armchair for the Italian company Cassina. Magistretti was known for his designs that featured simple, essential shapes and the use of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 10
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of ten.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
Glass Table Lamp Atollo 235 by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Vienna, AT
The Atollo table lamp (1977) is distinguished by its minimal geometric construction. The worldwide imitated and yet inimitable lamp won numerous awards, and it can also be found as a...
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2010s Italian Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa in Brown Leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1975
This elegant and understated sofa was designed by renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, C.R.S. De Padova
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy.
This desk comes from the "Reflex" series designed 1989 and produced in 1990.
The desk combines a design derived from traditional secretaries...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large Snow Table lamp by Vico Magistretti for O-light 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vigevano, PV
Big Snow 201 table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti (in 1973) and manufactured by O-luce as from 1974.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity.
Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient.
The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery.
A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines.
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About the designer:
In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Wood
$6,704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2x Cassina Maralunga Sessel Vico Magistretti Stoff grün kord samt
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten zwei wunderschöne dunkelgrüne Maralunga Sessel in Samt/ Kordstoff von Cassina zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Vico Magistretti und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designkl...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina 'Veranda' Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Veranda' sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Italy, 1983
Beautiful aesthetically balanced three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti fo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large 1980s Italian ‘Sindbad’ Lounge Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Vico Magistretti’s idea of throwing a thick horse blanket over an upholstered chair resulted in the design for his ‘Sindbad’ range. Magistretti designed this large Sindbad armchair i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
$822 Sale Price
33% Off
Set of 4 Vintage 'Selene' Dining Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage 'Selene' chairs designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy.
Single piece construction chair that comes from a pressure mold of polyester resin ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistrett...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,590 / item
Modern 'Veranda' Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, in Original Fabric, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Almelo, NL
Modern 'Veranda' Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, in Original Fabric, Italy
Designed by acclaimed Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina, the Veranda modular sofa is a ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp For Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce.
Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in Italy using many of the origina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Large White Glass Table Lamp by Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
$2,068 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Model 321 'Idomedue' Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 321 'Idomedue' Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. A dual spotlight floor lamp comprising a minimalistic tubular base...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 8 Pcs
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Please note: price per item.
The Selene chair was designed by Vico Magistretti during the 1960s, and has been featured in the MoMA New York.
Origination...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Vico Magistretti, Chimera Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1960s (Old Edition)
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Argelato, BO
Iconic and unusual lamp designed by the great Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti.
This is one of the first versions, coming from an important hotel in Romagna (Italy) ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Lounge Chair in Original Baby Blue Leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an unusual baby blue leather and black leg Veranda Lounge Chair designed by renowned Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina. It is in overall good condition, with lig...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian modern red table lamps Eclisse by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of table lamps model Eclisse with round base. The spherical diffuser is composed of a part in red metal and a hemisphere in white metal, which can be rotated to hide the light s...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti — Maralunga Armchairs — Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Budapest, HU
Vico Magistretti – Maralunga Armchairs for Cassina – Set of 2
Designed by the legendary Vico Magistretti for Cassina, this pair of Maralung...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Omega" Pendant by Vico Magistretti for Artemide-Brass Hardware
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in New York, NY
"Omega" pendant designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1962. Features two opaline glass shades on a brass frame. Multipe available.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, min...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti 'Claritas' Floor Lamp for Nemo
By Vico Magistretti, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Claritas' floor lamp for Nemo.
'Claritas' is the first lamp designed by Vico Magistretti and produced with Mario Tedeschi in 1946. Cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,380 / item
Italian space age Plastic Dining table Stadio by Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Dining table Stadio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Dining table mod. Stadio with square top and rounded corners, entirely in red ABS plastic. The legs have...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Large Metal Satin Gold Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,758 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2 and a half-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 and a half-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Set of 'Atollo' Glass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern Set of two table lamp -medium and small- "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamps 'Sonora' Medium White Opaline Glass by Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976.
Suspension lamp giving direct and diffused light, opaline blown Murano glass diffuser. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
$766 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vico Magistretti Sconces "Grande Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s Large
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Grande Mania", a pair Large
Made in Italy, 1960s.
Two shells in Murano opaline glass, brass hardware, enameled metal frame.
A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pine "Carimate" Chairs by Vico Magistretti voor Cassina, Italy 1960's
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Pine "Carimate" Chairs by Vico Magistretti voor Cassina, Italy 1960's
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Rush, Pine
Vico Magistretti Carimate Armchairs in Red Lacquer + Rush, a Pair
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of "Carimate" armchairs in lacquered beech, designed by Vico Magistretti. Vico Magistretti (1920 - 2006) was an Italian architect (as well as the son of an architect) and indu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Rush, Beech
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 2-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 2 -seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Magastretti Chandelier
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Lyndon by Vico Magistretti for Oluce; chrome-plated finished candelabra-style body, enclose transparent glass spheres, inside which the light bulb is hosted.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$3,440
Vico Magistretti “Maralunga” Chair
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
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
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Stackable Tables Modello Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artimide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Artimide
Located in Delft, NL
Stackable tables Modello Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artimide, Italy
3 Stackable tables, 2 tables in orange and 1 off white
...
Category
20th Century Italian Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Polyester
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 6
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of six.
The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity.
Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient.
The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery.
A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines.
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About the designer:
In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
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Wood
$3,352 Sale Price / item
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Light source E27 light bulbs.
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By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
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$7,365 Sale Price / item
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By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Glendale, CA
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Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
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Metal
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By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two table lamp, large and medium, "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,950 Sale Price / set
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By Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, Berlin
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By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Vico Magistretti (1920-2006)
Carimate
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Beech
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The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chai...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
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Straw, Wood
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By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
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Early Edition Chimera Floor Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide Milano
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
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“Maralunga” Lounge Chair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
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Located in Hilversum, NL
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This piece from the early 1980s is in pristine, original con...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture
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Velvet
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