Vico Magistretti Sofas
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.
Find a range of vintage Vico Magistretti furniture and lighting on 1stDibs.
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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Vico Magistretti
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina
Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Maralunga Leather Sofa - Settee by Vico Magisretti for Casina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maralunga leather sofa - settee by Vico Magisretti for Casina is essential Italian style and design. Maralunga is a classic of Italian design and has several prestigious awards like ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Pair of Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage maralunga sofa, set of 2, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973.
This iconic design sofa is upholstered in its original beige upholstery. Labelled
The backrests ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
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 has been reupholstered in grey and black velvet. This iconic model won a Compasso d'O...
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Mid-20th Century Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Velvet
Italian 20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Red Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 2-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa in red fabric. The Maralunga sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti in the early 1970s for Cassina. Cosy and adaptable, the ever cool sofa was an insta...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Maralunga Black Leather 2 Seater Sofa Vico Magistretti Cassina Mid Century
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Maralunga Black Leather 2 Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Originally designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, the Ma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Maralunga 3-seater in cream boucle by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in amstelveen, NL
This Maralunga sofa 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 Sofas
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Bouclé
Vintage Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Legendary design icon sofa, the 'Maralunga' by Vico Magistretti and fabricated / produced by CASSINA is a quintessential piece of Italian design. Celebrated for it's legendary comfor...
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1980s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
3-seater Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Italy 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maralunga sofa was created in 1973 by Vico Magistretti for the Italian firm Cassina. Known for his creations using simple, essential forms and the use of innovative materials for...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Faux Fur
Large "Fiandra" Modular Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milan, IT
"Fiandra" modular sofa set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
One corner unit and two simple ones, allow to create different configurations.
The project "features simple and sleek seat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Fiandra" Sofa
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
The Fiandra sofa by Vico Magistretti is a modular system that allows you to add elements including corners to create the sized sofa you need and want. Designed in the 1970's for Cass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Cotton, Plastic, Plywood
"Maralunga" 2-seater by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Wien, Wien
The "Maralunga" 2-seater, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a classic and iconic collection in the world of Italian furniture. Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
"Maralunga" Set by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Wien, Wien
The "Maralunga" set, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a classic and iconic collection in the world of Italian furniture. Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa is pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
"Maralunga" 3-seater by Vico Magistretti / Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Wien, Wien
The "Maralunga" 3-seater, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, is a classic and iconic collection in the world of Italian furniture. Introduced in the 1970s, the Maralunga sofa ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Vico Magistretti for De Padova 'Davis' Sofa in Camel Beige Upholstery
By Vico Magistretti, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for ICF De Padova, ‘Davis’ sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1977
This distinctive sofa is designed by the innovative and renowned Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Maralunga three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milan, IT
Maralunga three-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s.
Ribbed light mint green fabric upholstery.
The movement of the backrest and lateral armrests is fun...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, suede, Italy, 1970s
This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) for Cassina...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Suede
20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Velvet Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 2-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa in original vintage velvet fabric. The Maralunga sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti in the early 1970s for Cassina. Cosy and adaptable, the ever cool sofa...
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20th Century Italian Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Velvet
Pair of Maralunga sofas design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 2seater - 3seater
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Maralunga sofas designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 2-seater and 3-seater.
Pair of Maralunga sofas designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 2-seater and 3-seater, 1970s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Velvet Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 2-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa in original vintage velvet fabric. The Maralunga sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti in the early 1970s for Cassina. Cosy and adaptable, the ever cool sofa...
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20th Century Italian Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Velvet
Maralunga 2-seater sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the 70s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milan, IT
Maralunga two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s.
Ribbed light mint green fabric upholstery.
The movement of the backrest and lateral armrests is funct...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina factory in the 1970s. The two-seater sofa is entirely upholstered in original fabric of the time in perfect condition, no rips or da...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Cotton, Plastic
Vico Magistretti three-seater sofa in lacquered wood
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2421
Vico Magistretti (1920-2006)
Three-seater sofa in lacquered wood with wavy backrest.
Perfect original condition, cushions in progress.
Model Carimate, Italy, 1959.
190 x...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Wood
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 Sofas
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Steel
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lasne, BE
Sofa in creamy white fabric. It is possible to open the backrest for more comfort. Height when open: 96 cm. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Fiandra’ Sectional Sofa with Ottoman
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1970s
This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Maralunga 2 Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti Upholstery in Ocean Green Corduroy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
This Maralunga 2 seater sofa comes from the first Cassina production (early Seventies) and has been recently upholstered with corduroy.
Envelopin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Fiandra' Modular Sofa
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1970s
This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather, Plastic
Vico Magistretti, Maralunga Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Odense, DK
A fine version of the iconic Maralunga sofa in original vintage fabric.
The overall impression of this three seater couch is really good. It will complementary any modern home inter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Maralunga sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
An exemplary version of the iconic Maralunga sofas in original vintage fabric. The ov...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Steel
Vico Magistretti, sofa mod. Sinbad for Cassina, 1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The sofa mod. Sinbad by Vico Magistretti has a throw blanket in leather that extends far over the backrest .
Base in black lacquered wood.
In all the sofa is in excellent condition.
This was one of the sofas that Vico Magistretti appreciated the most and that he also had privately in his Milan apartment.
His idea was to design a piece of seating furniture in which the fabric did not conform to the given shape.
When he designed it, he was thinking more of an English horse blanket that you throw over...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Wood, Leather, Fabric
Fiandra modular sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 70s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
Fiandra modular sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 70s
Fiandra is a project by Vico Magistretti put into production by Cassina in 1975, seati...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
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 Sofas
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Leather
Leather "Palmaria" Lounge Chiar by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Leather "Palmaria" lounge chair by Vico Magistretti for cassina, Italy, 1970s
The "Palmaria" Lounge Chair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy in 1980, is a true masterpi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
'Veranda' 3-Seater Fabric Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Almelo, NL
This multicolored and adjustable sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, circa 1980s. This smart and highly desirable Italian design features seats that are upholstered wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Steel
Leather "Palmaria 709" 2-Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy 1980
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
LEATHER "PALMARIA 709" 2-SEATER SOFA BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FOR CASSINA, ITALY 1970S
Introducing the timeless and iconic Palmaria 709 2-Seater Sofa, design...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Sofa, Two-Seater, Leather, Italian Modern
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Stamford, CT
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Sofa, Two-Seater, Leather, Italian Modern. Seat height 16 inches.
Both unique and highly functional, this sof...
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1980s Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Steel
Vigo Magistretti for Cassina Sofa in Dark Grey Upholstery
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, two-seater sofa, model 'Veranda', fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1983.
Beautiful esthetically balanced two-seater sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Aluminum
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Wool
Porto Venere Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Grey/blue striped original fabric wingback two seater sofa designed by Vico Magsitretti for Cassina.
Very comfortable sofa thanks to the large backrests and adjustable side headre...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Rare Vintage Bull Sofa in Grey Leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Bull sofa in a mint vintage condition.
Original dark grey leather with the perfect patina!
Designed by Vico Magistretti and only produced for 1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Vico Magistretti, Pastel Colored Sofa Model Veranda for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Schagen, NL
This multicolored and adjustable sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, circa 1980s. This smart and highly desirable Italian design features seats that are upholstered wi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Vico Magistretti for Depadova Three-Seat Sofa Model Raffles
By DePadova 1, Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Vico Magistretti's tribute to be famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Dark-stained adjustable beech legs, frame in steel and wood with elastic straps, vari...
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1980s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Upholstery, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Modern Raffles Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Depadova, 1988
By ICF De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern raffles sofa by Vico Magistretti for Depadova, 1988
Raffles three-seat sofa, with original blue cotton upholstery and wooden s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Maralunga 2-Seater Sofa in Original Velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Legend has it that when Italian furniture designer Vico Magistretti brought his prototype for Maralunga to its founder, Cesare Cassina, the founder was so disgusted by it that he pun...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Porto, PT
Sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, designed in 1973 in Italy.
Famous for its comfort and design.
3 seater sofa reupholsterd...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Maralunga Large Sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lucca, IT
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti from Cassina Italy 1970 the Iconic sofa.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Fabric
Vico Magistretti "Maralunga" 3-seater newly reupholstered 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 3-seat Sofa, designed 1973 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features folding back rests cushions tha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Maralunga three seater by Vico Magistretti, 1973
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Den Haag, ZH
This extravagant upholstery turns this Maralunga in an even more oustanding object than she already is. It is a beautiful silk showing antique vases and motifs emerging out of intertwined floral and plant shapes.
For Vico Magistretti the Maralunga was about transformation. It was about the transformability of objects, required by the new family rituals that arose. In the seventies for example, the television became accessible to more and more families. This new way of lazy pastime dictated a different use of a sofa, to which Magistretti cleverly responded with a foldable cushion as an extended headrest.
Our Maralunga three seater...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Silk
Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti in original two-seater green fabric
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
"Maralunga Sofa: Vico Magistretti's Iconic Design from the 1970s"
The Maralunga sofa, designed by the legendary Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1970s, is a true icon of Italian ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Velvet
Vintage 'Maralunga' Two-seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very exciting and rare, 1970s original iconic 'Maralunga' two-seater sofa, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Late 1970s original production in dark brown leather.
In very go...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Coppia di divani Maralunga di V. Magistretti Produzione Cassina anni 70
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
Set di due divani Maralunga di Vico Magistretti ,produzione Cassina, prima serie originale 1970. Il set è composto da un divano grande a tre sedute e da un divano a due sedute. I div...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Velvet
Maralunga Sofa in Iconic Original Mohair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Maralungo three seat sofa in the famous iconic and luxurious grey and beige striped Mohair velvet.
The sofa still remains in very good (near excellent) condition with just some dis...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
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Leather
Cassina by Vico Magistretti Maralunga Grey Three-Seater Sofa
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, the Maralunga sofa has become a true design icon.
Upholstered in soft grey fabric, the sofa features the signature adjustable headrests and folded armrests...
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1990s Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Veranda Two Seater Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage red fabric veranda two seater sofa/daybed designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Beautiful lively red colour and black lacquered metal frame.
The chair is adjustable...
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1980s Italian Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti Italian Midcentury Sofa from 1980s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in bari, IT
Vico Magistretti two-seat sofa model "veranda" for Cassina.
The seat elements, whose padding is in polyurethane foam and polyester wadding covered in fabric or leather, have a foldin...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
Materials
Metal
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This example features green-grey velvet with colored pattern. While the fabric holds strong, re-covering in new fabric is recommended. Head / backrests are adjustable for a cheeky look that never fails to turn heads in the living room. They are also extremely comfortable. The height of the sofa with fully extended headrest is 40 in (100 cm) and 30 in (71 cm) when fully compressed.
It has been professionally laundered and is clean, however, the fabric remains discolored. Structurally sound in every respect and an excellent candidates for re-covering according to decorator's desire.
While origin stories behind the world’s timeless designs vary widely, the story of the Maralunga sofa is one of the best in design lore: As legend has it, when Cassina founder Cesare Cassina first saw the prototype for the piece in the mid-1970s by Italian furniture designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006), he was so disgusted by it that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumbled over itself . . . into the shape the piece would eventually take. (“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” Magistretti allegedly responded.)
Whether it was his accidental adjustment or further consideration of the design, Cassina clearly came around: His company debuted Magistretti’s design in 1973. The Maralunga is characterized by what looks like a slumped backrest but is really an adjustable-height headrest, moved by way of a bicycle chain...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1970s Pair of 2-Seater Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Organic Modern pair of Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This pair features their original knitted wool upholstery...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Sofas
Materials
Wool
Vico Magistretti sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Vico Magistretti sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vico Magistretti sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 57 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Saporiti Italia, Cini Boeri, and Antonio Citterio. Prices for Vico Magistretti sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,835 and can go as high as $25,505, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,188.
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