Maralunga 2 Seater Sofa - Vico Magistretti for Cassini
Vico Magistretti for Cassini. ‘Maralunga’ in original upholstery.
Piece overview:
The Maralunga sofa, designed by the influential Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, is a landmark of contemporary furniture that redefined the relationship between form and comfort. Its defining innovation is an adjustable headrest that allows each backrest to be independently folded or unfolded to transition between a sleek, low-profile silhouette and a high-back supportive seat. This versatile design perfectly encapsulates Magistretti’s philosophy of blending functional simplicity with high-end elegance, securing its status as a permanent icon in design museums and a global bestseller for over half a century.
Condition specifics:
Upholstery is intact with wear commensurate with age. No major rips or large stains.
Adjustable headrest on one side has slight kink in mechanism, but still operable with complete range.
Vico Magistretti for Cassini. ‘Maralunga’ in original upholstery.
Piece overview:
The Maralunga sofa, designed by the influential Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, is a landmark of contemporary furniture that redefined the relationship between form and comfort. Its defining innovation is an adjustable headrest that allows each backrest to be independently folded or unfolded to transition between a sleek, low-profile silhouette and a high-back supportive seat. This versatile design perfectly encapsulates Magistretti’s philosophy of blending functional simplicity with high-end elegance, securing its status as a permanent icon in design museums and a global bestseller for over half a century.
Condition specifics:
Upholstery is intact with wear commensurate with age. No major rips or large stains.
Adjustable headrest on one side has slight kink in mechanism, but still operable with complete range.
Description
Vico Magistretti for Cassini. ‘Maralunga’ in original upholstery.
Piece overview:
The Maralunga sofa, designed by the influential Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1973, is a landmark of contemporary furniture that redefined the relationship between form and comfort. Its defining innovation is an adjustable headrest that allows each backrest to be independently folded or unfolded to transition between a sleek, low-profile silhouette and a high-back supportive seat. This versatile design perfectly encapsulates Magistretti’s philosophy of blending functional simplicity with high-end elegance, securing its status as a permanent icon in design museums and a global bestseller for over half a century.
Condition specifics:
Upholstery is intact with wear commensurate with age. No major rips or large stains.
Adjustable headrest on one side has slight kink in mechanism, but still operable with complete range.
