Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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 Two Maralunga Longue Chair By Vico Magistretti for Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Maralunga Longue Chairs By Vico Magistretti for Cassina 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Fabric
2010 Cassina Vico Magistretti Maralunga Black Leather Chair and Ottoman - a Pair
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful Maralunga chair, circa the 2010s. Designed by Vico Magistretti in the 1970s, Maralunga is a celebrated piece of Italian design and an intern...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Veranda Leather Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Bern, CH
Designer leather armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Original Cassina design classic in brown leather
Dimensions: depending on the setting approx. W: 90/D: 80/H: 76 cm
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Vico Magistretti Pair of Carimate Lounge Chairs for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of the Carimate lounge chairs, in a rare white lacquered beech wood with new warm tone cream velvet, Italy, designed circa 1960 The Carimate loung...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Beech
Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Carimate’ lounge chair, lacquered beech, Larsen fabric, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of Vico M...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, Wood
Space Age Vintage Brown Plastic Armchairs "Gaudi" by Vico Magistretti, 1968
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brescia , Brescia
The exquisite Gaudi Space Age armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, with a captivating vintage patina in brown chocolate plastic. Designed with a sleek and futuristic aesthetic...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Plastic
Red "Poltovenere" Wingback Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
RED "POLTOVENERE" WINGBACK CHAIR BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1980S
Introducing the "PoltoVenere" wingback chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, a timeless classic...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Vico Magistretti ““Regina D’ Africa” Chair with Stool for Alias, Italy 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Alias
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Regina D’ Africa” (Queen of Africa) chair with matching stool designed by Vico Magistretti, manufactured by Alias in Italy around 1970.
The set contains one lounge chair ...
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1970s European Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chair in Bouclé
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Carimate’ lounge chair, model '930', beech, bouclé, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of Vico Magis...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, Beech
Palmaria Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Original leather with patina, made in Italy by Cassina.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Carimate’ lounge chair, lacquered beech, bouclé, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of Vico Magistre...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, Wood
Vico Magistretti pair of Carimate lounge chairs for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Vico Magistretti pair of Carimate lounge chairs for Cassina, Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Wood
90s Postmodern Vico Magistretti De Padova Incisa Chair Burgundy Saddle Leather
By DePadova 1, Vico Magistretti
Located in Basel, BS
Postmodern De Padova Incisa Chair by Vico Magistretti in Burgundy Saddle Leather and C2 Traponati in yellow patchwork upholstery and burgundy saddle leather. Great colors!! Original ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Upholstery
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Wood, Bouclé
Set of 2 Red & Black Veranda Lounge Chairs by Vico Magistretti Per Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Carpi, IT
The "Veranda" lounge chair, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1980s, is a true icon of modern design. This chair features an adjustable internal steel structure that al...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Reclining Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Red, Black Frame
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Reclining Veranda Chaise lounge designed by Vico Magistretti for Casina. Original red upholstery with black powder coated steel frame. The foot rest portion pulls out from under the ...
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1990s Modern Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Vintage Leather Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage white leather veranda lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
The chair is adjustable in various way and has an ergonomic and timeless deisgn.
Magistrett...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy. Made circa 1990s and equipped with original tag. This unique lounge chair has an inner ...
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1990s Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Metal, Steel
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, lacquered beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, Wood
Cassina "Palmaria" Leather Lounge Chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Denton, TX
Thick chocolate brown leather lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti
Chair measures 36.5" deep by 40" wide by 40" high and seat height is 18".
There is only one chair in this orde...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Vico Magistretti lounge chair for Cassina model "Veranda", circa 1980. The inner steel frame adjusts to reconfigure the chair. The chair sits on black tubular feet and is upholstered...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vico Magistretti Veranda lounge chair for Cassina, circa 1983. The inner steel frame adjusts to reconfigure the chair. The chair sits on black tubu...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Lounge Chair 'White' by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Vico Magistretti lounge chair for Cassina model "Veranda", circa 1980. The inner steel frame adjusts to reconfigure the chair. The chair sits on black tubular feet and is upholstered...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vico Magistretti veranda lounge chair for Cassina, circa 1983. The inner steel frame adjusts to reconfigure the chair. The chair sits on black tubu...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italia Modern Veranda Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern pair of Veranda lounge chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. The pair has a metal frame and leather upholstery. Made dur...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Vico Magistretti & Per Skovholt, Elegant Comfi Senior Chair 'Mobi Chair, 2000
By Fredericia, Vico Magistretti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Maralunga Chairs in cream boucle by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in amstelveen, NL
This Maralunga chair was designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973. This is an original version of the seventies. Reupholstered in a cream fluffy bouclé. With steel structure....
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé
Vicario Lounge Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide Set of Four
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A pair of original armchairs or lounge chairs named "Vicario" in brown chocolate plastic by renowned Italian Designer Vico Magistretti from 1969. Manufactured by Artemide. Stamped to...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Plastic
Set of Three Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs "Gaudi"
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three lounge chairs designed by Vico Magistretti. Modell "Gaudi". Manufactured 1970 bei Artemide, Milan Italy. Maker mark. Glass fiber reinforced plastic. Color: green. Plasti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Plastic
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of Rush & Beech Carimate Armchairs Italy, 1963
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of Carimate lounge chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for the ‘Carimate Golf Club’ and produced by Cassina in the 1963.
Made of beech, w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Rush, Beech
Pair of Red Vicario Lounge Chairs Design by Vico Magistretti Made by Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in London, GB
A pair of original armchairs or lounge chairs named "Vicario" in a deep red plastic by renowned Italian Designer Vico Magistretti from 1969. Manufactured by Artemide. Stamped to base...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Lounge Chairs
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Plastic
Vico Magistretti lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Vico Magistretti lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vico Magistretti lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Vico Magistretti were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Giovanni Offredi, and Gio Ponti. Prices for Vico Magistretti lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,216 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,400.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Carimate chair for Cassina is one of the most celebrated pieces of Vico Magistretti but this designer is also well known for the Eclipse Table Lamp, Selene Stacking Chair, Chimera Lamp and more. He is seen as one of Italy’s most influential industrial designers, furniture designers and architects. Shop a collection of Magistretti furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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