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Maralunga Sofa
About the Design
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 that runs underneath its plush foam cushions.
The effect is a sofa that serves two functions: It’s both a backdrop for social conversation and a setting for solo relaxation. “My intention with Maralunga was to design an object that represented a whole range of interior architecture with a familiar feel,” Magistretti said of the design. “Two positions, two possible uses, two different ways to create your own personal space inside a room.”
While the Maralunga’s boxy shape is pure ’70s, the sofa holds its own in a range of interiors and remains popular today. Cassina now produces it in a variety of upholstery options and, in 2014, enlisted a slew of designers to reinterpret it in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
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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 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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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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric
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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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Bouclé
Glass and Marble Side Table Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan, Italy 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cattelan Italia
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare side table designed by Vico Magistretti for Cattelan Italia-
Made from marble, glass and metal
Designed in Memphis style in the 80s
Perfect original conditions
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Marble, Metal
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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Pair of Maralunga Armchairs by Vico Magistretti in Ocean Green Corduroy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of Maralunga armchairs designed in 1973 by Vico Magistretti, coming from the first Cassina production (early Seventies), recently upholstered with corduroy.
Enveloping desig...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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 Sofas
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Fabric
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 166cm or 190cm width. The three-seater is available in 238cm or 274cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
Cassin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, 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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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 Sofas
Materials
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Maralunga Black Leather Armchairs by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of two vintage Maralunga armchairs in black leather finish.
These iconic series were awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1973 and are still part of the MOMA's permanent collection tod...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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 Sofas
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40S Sofa for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 156cm oder 166cm width. The three-seater is available in 228 or 238cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
In 201...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Set 4 Cassina VillaBianca chairs by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Rare set of 4 "VillaBianca" chairs design by italian master Vico Magistretti for luxury brand Cassina.
This Amazing set Is perfect for 80s lovers, Memphis style, plastic space age ro...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets
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Polyester, Hardwood
Carimate Chairs, Design by Vico Magistretti, Cassina Italy 60s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lucija, SI
Vico Magistretti designed the original red “Carimate” chair model in 1959 for the homonymous golf club in Italy. The chair received exposure in the ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Rush, Rope, Wood
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vico Magistretti, Maralunga Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
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 Sofas
Materials
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 Sofas
Materials
Steel
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Vico Magisretti 'Maralunga' Suite of Sofas and Armchairs for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A suite of sofas and armchairs by Italian Designer Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Italy, designed in 1970s, this model likely c1990-2000s.
Original leather, which has some signs of light aging but remains in good condition.
A unique headrest solution from the designer to these chairs is that it can be 'unfurled' to a taller position for comfort.
Price is for the set.
Two three...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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....
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Two-Seat Maralunga Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This beauty was designed in 1973 and quickly became a design Classic. Its clever design incorporates manipulatable back cu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Ensemble Leather Sofa and 2 Chairs and 1 Ottoman
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cassina Modell Maralunga in Mint condition.
The condition is like new. It was used only for several months.
This set consist a 3-seat Sofa.
2 armchairs und 1 ottoman.
The leather...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
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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 ...
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