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Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair For Cassina

Name: Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair For Cassina
Brand: Vico Magistretti
Price: 11145.44 CHF
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Rating: 4.9 (84 reviews)

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Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair For Cassina The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, the Maralunga armchair is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality. Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design armchair, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position. The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti. REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY Maralunga 40-S upholstery is completely removable in the fabric version. STITCHING Regular stitching (Maralunga) or piping (Maralunga 40/ 40-S). INCLINATION The mechanism was reinforced to offer an additional 7 degrees of inclination to the backrest. An international bestseller with warm, reassuring contours, in which the adjustable backrest, visible softness and generous padding highlight its incredible comfort, making way for myriad interpretations. Often imitated, Maralunga allows headrest height adjustment thanks to a simple bicycle chain inserted into the structure. The mechanism’s cutting-edge construction, patented by Cassina, allows for instantaneous conversion of the backrest from the lower, more formal position for conversation, to the higher position for total relaxation. In 2014, in conjunction with Maralunga’s 40th anniversary, Cassina introduced an updated version with upholstery in fabric or leather and the characteristic piping, lending it an even more modern and contemporary look (Maralunga 40), and the launch of a version with removable fabric upholstery (Maralunga 40-S). The revolutionary sofa evolves again in 2024 to deliver even greater comfort. Thanks to in-depth research carried out in collaboration with the Fondazione Magistretti, the internal mechanism was reinforced to offer an additional 7 degrees of inclination to the backrest, making it more comfortable than ever. The family includes an armchair, ottoman, and two- and three-seat sofas in various dimensions. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the Designer: “With Maralunga I wanted to design an object that exemplified family-oriented interior design. A warm, relaxing, cozy place, where you feel at ease and rediscover the satisfying, protective embrace of old-fashioned reading chairs placed near a fireplace or a window.” About The Manufacturer: Established in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina launched industrial design in Italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. With a mindset focused on research and innovation, Cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship. Memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home.

Creator:
Vico Magistretti (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 38.59 in (98 cm)Depth: 37.41 in (95 cm)Seat Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
Contemporary
Production Type:
New & Custom(Current Production)
Estimated Production Time:
9-10 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
Barcelona, ES
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1427242699042

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Vico Magistretti

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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