Studio Tecnico Cassina Modernist Wingback Armchair with Metal Feet, Italy, 1950s

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Studio Tecnico Cassina Modernist Wingback Armchair with Metal Feet, Italy, 1950s

About the Item

This beautiful and original wingback chair, produced by Cassina and designed by its internal ''Studio Tecnico'' (technical and design department) in the 1950s, is a remarkable piece of furniture that boasts modernist and organic lines. This lounge chair features a vibrant red fabric from the same period and black painted metal feet, giving it a distinctive and stylish appearance. Although there are some light signs of wear on the original fabric, the chair is in very good condition overall, which adds to its authenticity and vintage appeal. This wingback chair is a perfect representation of Italian design during the '50s, with its sleek and streamlined shape, meticulous attention to detail, and organic lines that create a sense of movement and flow. Cassina is an Italian furniture design company that was founded in 1927 by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina. Initially, the company specialised in the production of wooden furniture, but it later expanded its offerings to include a wide range of materials and design styles. During the 1950s and 60s, Cassina did collaborate with other prominent designers, such as Gio Ponti, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and Vico Magistretti, among others. These collaborations resulted in many notable furniture designs, including the 646 Leggera Chair, the 699 Superleggera Chair, and the Maralunga Sofa. Throughout its history, Cassina has remained at the forefront of furniture design, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of form, function, and Material. The company's commitment to innovation and quality has earned it a reputation as one of the world's leading furniture manufacturers. Today, Cassina continues to produce some of the most iconic furniture designs of the 20th century, while also exploring new materials and techniques to create innovative and functional pieces for contemporary living.

Creator:
Cassina (Designer),Figli di Amadeo Cassina (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 40.36 in (102.5 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 35.83 in (91 cm)Seat Height: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal,Upholstery
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chiavari, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6764233226892

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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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