Maralunga Three-Seater Sofa

Vico Magistretti, Cassina

VICO MAGISTRETTI (Milan, 1920-2006) for Cassina. Maralunga three-seater sofa. Italy, design from 1973. Thick black leather. Backrest with adjustable height folding mechanism. Good state of conservation. Vintage product without functional defects, with some marks of use. Does not retain labels. Iconic sofa designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973. Considered one of the great icons of Italian design from the second half of the 20th century, the model stands out for its innovative folding backrest, which allows modifying the height and adapting the comfort of the seat through a simple and functional gesture. The piece presents an enveloping and generous structure, upholstered in thick black leather, which accentuates the emphatic and sophisticated character of the design. The Maralunga, awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979, is part of the history of contemporary furniture and continues to be one of Cassina's most recognizable models. Vico Magistretti was an architect and designer, essential figure of Italian design of the 20th century. He collaborated with firms such as Cassina, Artemide, Oluce or Kartell, developing work characterized by formal clarity, functional intelligence and an elegant economy of means. His designs are represented in important international collections, including the MoMA in New York.