Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, circa 1980

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Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, circa 1980

About the Item

Playful and versatile, this "Wink" chair by Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina will add a little humour and fun to any space. This adaptable lounge chair is a fusion of an ergonomic car seat and the infamous Silhouette of Mickey Mouse Kita's design allows for this chair to transform into a fully reclining chaise longue. When in the armchair position, the knobs at the side release the back to make it easily adjustable, enabling it to move back and forth to either recline or sit up straight. The headrest is divided into two parts, providing the Mickey Mouse ears to the piece which can both be adjusted independently by flipping them back or up. By tilting the base forward the armchair converts into a fully extended daybed, allowing for those seated to lay back and relax. The "Wink" chair is upholstered in incredibly soft and supple black and white contrasting leather which is in great shape and extremely comfortable. This whimsical lounge chair would be a great addition to a Classic or contemporary living room, den, family room, man (or woman!) cave, office or bedroom. It would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a luxe clothing emporium. Please note: Devo, the matching Chihuahua, is not included in the sale and is photographed with the chair to provide a sense of size and proportion. She is 10" tall not counting her ears and 17" long not counting her tail. Measurements: 39.5" H x 33" W x 36" D Seat height 15" Very good vintage condition. As expected, signs of use commensurate with age are evident.

Creator:
Cassina (Manufacturer),Toshiyuki Kita (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Plastic
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1980
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition. As expected, signs of use commensurate with age are evident.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU133028839123

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Furniture manufacturer Cassina is a prolific design house for more reasons than one: It not only owns the licenses to an exquisite collection of iconic chairs, sofas, tables and other pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries but also produces original works that are characterized by innovation and the finest Italian craftsmanship.

Cassina’s illustrious legacy includes being one of the first companies to bring industrial design to Italy in the 1950s. Founded in 1927 in Meda, Italy, by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, the Italian manufacturing giant originally specialized in bespoke woodworking. In nearly a century since its founding, the company has shown incredible foresight about design trends and the evolution of technology.

In 1964, Cassina signed an exclusive licensing agreement to manufacture furniture by Le Corbusier and his collaborators — such as the LC4 chaise longue made with trailblazing French modernist Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret — a move that would shape the future of the company. Cassina’s I Maestri collection is an ongoing initiative to restyle landmark designs from the 20th century, such as pieces by Gerrit Rietveld (the Red and Blue armchair from 1918), Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Franco Albini and Frank Lloyd Wright. The company preserves the intentions and original styles of their designs but adds updated techniques, materials and processes — rendering them the best possible combination of past, present and future. The brand has also worked with contemporary icons like Zaha Hadid, Gio Ponti and Philippe Starck.

Cassina’s original designs are cutting-edge as well. They include pieces for everyday use, the development of which is guided by comfort and the marriage of Italian craftsmanship with industrial technology.

Some of Cassina’s pieces, both from its contemporary and I Maestri collections, can be found in the collections of museums like the Museum of Modern Art and the Vitra Design Museum. In 2014, the company became part of Haworth in its acquisition of Italian furniture group Poltrona Frau, and in 2015, Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola joined Cassina as its art director, leading the brand into its next century of inventive style.

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