Vico Magistretti Maralunga Black Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s

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Maralunga lounge chair with the defining adjustable head rest designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Original black leather. The Maralunga … more Maralunga lounge chair with the defining adjustable head rest designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Original black leather. The Maralunga was originally designed in the 1973 and this example was produced by Cassina circa 1980s.

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Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was born in Italy into a family of architects. Magistretti worked at his father’s firm and later expanded into industrial and furniture design, particularly seating and lighting. He has worked with Artemide, Cassina, De Padova and Kartell International, among others. Magistretti was awarded the ”Compasso d’Oro” for the Artemide Eclisse lamp in 1967, the Cassina Maralunga sofa and the Oluce Atollo lamp the following year. Magistretti’s work can be found in renowned museums across the globe, including a staggering 14 designs in the permanent collection at the MoMA. less