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Vico Magistretti Furniture

Italian, 1920-2006

As one of the founding fathers of modern Italian design, prolific architect and industrial designer Ludovico Magistretti (known by his nickname Vico) was guided by his philosophy, “There is no excuse for bad design.” His architectural projects are widely revered, and an ingenious meld of form and function can be found in his stylish and deceptively simple table lamps, sofas, armchairs and other mid-century furnishings.

Born in Milan, Magistretti followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather (both architects) to study architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. At the outbreak of World War II, he fled to Switzerland, and it was there he met his role model and mentor, renowned humanist architect Ernesto Nathan Rogers. Magistretti was inspired by Rogers’s vision to revive postwar Italy, and they collaborated on several reconstruction projects. Among Magistretti’s first architectural designs is a “poetic” round church, which he created for the QT8, an experimental Milanese neighborhood.

When Magistretti returned to Milan in 1945, he worked at his father’s architectural firm. It wasn’t until the early 1950s that he expanded his talents into design while working with furniture artisans.

In the 1960s, Magistretti began his 30-year working relationship with famed entrepreneur Cesare Cassina of the Cassina furniture manufacturing company. In their design approach, the two men shared a vision of the relationship between modernity and tradition and enjoyed a close bond (Magistretti designed Cassina’s luxurious villa in 1965). However, their friendship was not without contention.

Legend has it that upon seeing the prototype for Magistretti’s Maralunga sofa, Cassina hated it so much that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumpled into itself.

“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” an unfazed Magistretti allegedly responded, and the Maralunga’s slumped, adjustable-height backrest was born. Incidentally, the Maralunga sofa won Italy’s Compasso d’Oro award as did his Eclisse lamp for Artemide and his Atollo lamp for Oluce.

Magistretti died in 2006, but his designs live on in galleries, museums and private residences and offices around the world.

Find a range of vintage Vico Magistretti furniture and lighting on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Vico Magistretti
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Glendale, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Vico Magistretti Outdoor Lamp 'Lyndon 350 M' by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor lamp 'Lyndon 350 M' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977. Outside floor lamp. Zinc-plated black lacquered metal structure, globes in transparent polycarbonate. Manufactured b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 16
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of sixteen. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famou...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Straw, Wood

20th Century Vico Magistretti for Oluce Table Lamp "Atollo" in Lacquered Metal
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Turin, Turin
Atollo, for many years now, is no longer a lamp, or rather, it is not just a lamp. It is a myth, an icon: one of the most accepted symbols in the world of design, one of the very few...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' 493 Opaline by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The story of Sonora ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 14
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of fourteen. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most fa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' 493 Painted White by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The story of Sonora ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' Black Outside and Gold Inside by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The story of Sonora ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 'Atollo' Large and Small Black Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two table lamp large and small "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 'Atollo' Large and Small Glass Table Lamp Designed by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two table lamp -large and small- "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamps 'Sonora' Large Gold by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Suspension lamp giving direct and reflected light. Turned aluminium reflector. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The st...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960 Set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of twelve. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 16
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of sixteen. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most fam...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Straw, Wood

Set of 'Atollo' Glass Table Lamp Designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two table lamp -medium and small- "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vico Magistretti Artemide 1960s adjustable Telegono table lamp
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mood lighting for any room . Original Telegono table lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 1968. In very good condition. The Italian classic with a bro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Plastic, Acrylic

Set of 'Atollo' Large, Medium and Small Gold Table Lamp Designed by Magistretti
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three table lamps -large, medium and small model- "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Acerbis Florian Multilevel Table in Glossy Lacquered Brick Red Frame
By Acerbis, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1989 by Vico Magistretti, the side table model Florian it is now re-edited in new colors and dimensions while maintaining its function as a service table. Two-tier foldi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy. Made circa 1990s and equipped with original tag. This unique lounge chair has an inner ...
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1990s Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal, Steel

Stackable Tables Modello Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artimide, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Artimide
Located in Delft, NL
Stackable tables Modello Demetrio 45 by Vico Magistretti for Artimide, Italy 3 Stackable tables, 2 tables in orange and 1 off white ...
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20th Century Italian Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Fiberglass, Polyester

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 6
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, wood and beautiful dark green velvet, Italy, 1960, set of six. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Beech

White/Ivory 1960s Cetra Pendant Lamp by V. Magistretti for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This vintage pendant was produced by Artemide with painted brass and metal shades and white opaline glass sphere. The white paint has turned yellow over time, taking on a pleasant an...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Set of 'Atollo' Large and Medium Black Table Lamp Designed by Vico Magistretti
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two table lamp, large and medium, "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Large Metal Satin Gold Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Reclining Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Red, Black Frame
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Kansas City, MO
Reclining Veranda Chaise lounge designed by Vico Magistretti for Casina. Original red upholstery with black powder coated steel frame. The foot rest portion pulls out from under the ...
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1990s Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' 490 Black by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The story of Sonora ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 'Atollo' Large, Medium and Small Glass Table Lamp Designed by Magistretti
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three table lamps large, medium and small model- "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vico Magistretti Flush Mount "Omega" for Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti flush mount "Omega" for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Opaline glass diffusers and metal frame. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. Takes...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Artemide “Vico Magistretti “N 8 Ceilling Light Metal 1970 Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
N 5 white and N 3 black ceilling light Vico Magistretti mo.
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 'Atollo' Large and Small Bronze Table Lamp Designed by Vico Magistretti
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two table lamp, large and small, "Atollo" designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo h...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Vico Magistretti Sconces "Mania" in Glass, circa 1960s a pair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vico Magistretti wall lamps "Mania", a pair Made in Italy, 1960s. Two shells in Murano opaline glass, brass hardware, enameled metal frame. An earlier version made with glass (not ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Sofa, Two-Seater, Leather, Italian Modern
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Stamford, CT
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Sofa, Two-Seater, Leather, Italian Modern. Seat height 16 inches. Both unique and highly functional, this sof...
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1980s Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity. Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient. The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery. A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 8 Pcs
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
The Selene chair was designed by Vico Magistretti during the 1960s, and has been featured in the MoMA New York. Origination: Italy, 1960s. Produced by Ar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Oluce Atollo Lamp Vico Magistrati 233 Mid-Century Modern
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Oxford, GB
233 black original dimmer very rare fabulous piece Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table lamp, winning the Compasso d’Oro...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of ‘Selene’ Chairs in Plastic by Vico Magistretti, 1968
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of ‘Selene’ chairs in plastic by Vico Magistretti, 1968 The selene chair was designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1968. Additional info...
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20th Century Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Plastic

Acerbis Spiros Coat Rack/Stand in Natural Ash Wood with Metal Base
By Acerbis, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coat stand in solid wood ash, stained in the colors black, natural bleached, red. Version 1 to be placed against the wall, version 2 freestanding with base in metal painted micaceous...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Acerbis Spiros Coat Rack/Stand in Black Stained Ash Wood with Metal Base
By Acerbis, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coat stand in solid wood ash, stained in the colors black, natural bleached, red. Version 1 to be placed against the wall, version 2 freestanding with base in metal painted micaceous...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity. Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient. The 905 chair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Lyndon Suspension Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lyndon suspension lamp designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. This fixture is constructed using a zinc-plated black lacquered metal armatur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity. Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient. The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery. A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti Outdoor Wall Lamp 'Lyndon' Large by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Lyndon' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1980. Outside wall lamp. Zinc-plated and black lacquered metal structure, globes in transparent p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Large Metal Satin Bronze Table Lamp by Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Porto Venere Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Grey/blue striped original fabric wingback two seater sofa designed by Vico Magsitretti for Cassina. Very comfortable sofa thanks to the large backrests and adjustable side headre...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Acerbis Florian Multilevel Table in Glossy Lacquered Dark Green Frame
By Acerbis, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1989 by Vico Magistretti, the side table model Florian it is now re-edited in new colors and dimensions while maintaining its function as a service table. Two-tier foldi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Lyndon' Satin Gold by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Lyndon' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977. Indoor suspension lamp. Metal structure, globes in transparent glass. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Lyndon is a pro...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' Opaline Methacrylate by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The story of Sonora ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Acerbis Florian Multilevel Table in Glossy Lacquered Mustard Yellow Frame
By Acerbis, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1989 by Vico Magistretti, the side table model Florian it is now re-edited in new colors and dimensions while maintaining its function as a service table. Two-tier foldi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vico Magistretti Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Large White Glass Table Lamp by Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table l...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Small Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp For Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Metal

Vico Magisretti 'Maralunga' Suite of Sofas and Armchairs for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A suite of sofas and armchairs by Italian Designer Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Italy, designed in 1970s, this model likely c1990-2000s. Original leather, which has some signs of light aging but remains in good condition. A unique headrest solution from the designer to these chairs is that it can be 'unfurled' to a taller position for comfort. Price is for the set. Two three...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Leather

Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, C.R.S. De Padova
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy. This desk comes from the "Reflex" series designed 1989 and produced in 1990. The desk combines a design derived from traditional secretaries...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Aluminum

Vico Magistretti Design Vintage Desk and Chair Light Maple Wood Color Italian
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A vintage and rare 1950s desk with matching chair Italian Design by Vico Magistretti. Light maple wood desk and chair with the original leather upholstery. The desk has 7 storage uni...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Fruitwood, Maple

Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistretti who designed it in 1964. 905 is an elegant chair made of solid wood and cowhide, where design translates to practical simplicity. Produced by Cassina until 2000, this chair has now been relaunched, the finishes and details having been updated from the original archive model. The sophisticated elegance of the frame, which features cylindrical legs and curved arm-rests, has been rejuvenated thanks to Cassina’s extensive experience in handling leather, not to mention the company’s high quality carpentry skills. The complex nature of this piece is expressed in a design that looks simple but fully reflects the genius quality of the original concept, a veritable masterpiece of the crafts tradition proper to Meda, in the Brianza area north of Milan, the trademark registered by Cassina and a guarantee of utmost quality. The frame, in finest quality wood, bespeaks the perfect combination of the artisanal tradition and premier CNC technology, while the overall design stands out for the self-supporting seat crafted from one single piece of saddle leather, curved and slotted into the frame. The decorative stitching has been discontinued, while the rear of the chair still features the leather belt that lends support to the back and enhances its comfort quotient. The 905 chair features a solid wood structure with cylindrical legs and curved armrests, joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat, the quintessential expression of the time-tested experience of the Cassina joinery and saddlery. A masterpiece of complexity, this cowhide chair symbolizes the company’s talent at perfectly blending traditional artisan craftsmanship and the cutting-edge technology of latest-generation 5-axis CNC machines. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: In 1920 Magistretti was born in Milan, the city in which he graduated in architecture in 1945, and where his professional career has spun its story ever since, chiefly in the fields of architecture, town planning and industrial design. The first recognition of his work came in 1948, when he won the Gran Premio at the 8th Triennale. After that came almost forty years of activity with other prizes and awards in recognition of Magistretti’s work in various sectors in different countries. Giving lessons and lectures in various faculties of architecture and schools of design in Italy and abroad, from Milan to New York, from Paris to London, a city to which he is particularly devoted, he has been an “Honorary Fellow” of the Royal College of Art since 1983. Furniture, lamps and other objects that he designed may be found all over the world and the most important design museums have given exhibitions in his honour and kept examples of his work in their permanent collections. Magistretti’s research has been continuous - into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashion that they have passed through during the years. He started designing for Cassina in 1960, and from that date on his signature is to be found on very many products. We recall in particular the Maralunga sofa of 1973 and the Nuvola Rossa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Wood

Rare Vintage Bull Sofa in Grey Leather by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Bull sofa in a mint vintage condition. Original dark grey leather with the perfect patina! Designed by Vico Magistretti and only produced for 1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Leather

Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Wood

Cassina "Palmaria" Leather Lounge Chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Denton, TX
Thick chocolate brown leather lounge chair designed by Vico Magistretti Chair measures 36.5" deep by 40" wide by 40" high and seat height is 18". There is only one chair in this orde...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Vico Magistretti Suspension Lamp 'Sonora' White Outside and Gold Inside by Oluce
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suspension lamp 'Sonora' designed by Vico Magistretti in 1976. Suspension lamp, giving direct and diffused light in blown PMMA. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. The story of Sonora ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Furniture

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Acrylic

Vico Magistretti furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Vico Magistretti furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vico Magistretti furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 434 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 156 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Vico Magistretti were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Joe Colombo, Carlo Nason, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Vico Magistretti furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $125 and can go as high as $33,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,860.
Questions About Vico Magistretti Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Carimate chair for Cassina is one of the most celebrated pieces of Vico Magistretti but this designer is also well known for the Eclipse Table Lamp, Selene Stacking Chair, Chimera Lamp and more. He is seen as one of Italy’s most influential industrial designers, furniture designers and architects. Shop a collection of Magistretti furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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