Vico Magistretti

Front view of the Maralunga Poltrona Armchair 675 5 A1 by Vico Magistretti, designed by Vico Magistretti, available online in Canada. Made by Archetype Forms.

Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was an influential Italian industrial designer and architect who helped shape modern Italian design. He began his career after graduating from Milan Polytechnic in 1945. Magistretti is renowned for his innovative furniture designs, particularly the Maralunga sofa (1973), which featured the first-ever adjustable headrest in a production sofa. His architectural works include the Chiesa di San Simpliciano in Milan and the Cusano Milanino town hall. Magistretti’s designs often combine simplicity with ingenuity, earning him numerous awards including the Compasso d’Oro in 1967 and 1979. His work continues to influence contemporary furniture design, with many of his pieces considered icons of 20th-century design.

Vico Magistretti

Vico Magistretti Furniture Designs

Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was an influential Italian industrial designer and architect who helped shape modern Italian design. He began his career after graduating from Milan Polytechnic in 1945. Magistretti is renowned for his innovative furniture designs, particularly the Maralunga sofa (1973), which featured the first-ever adjustable headrest in a production sofa. His architectural works include the Chiesa di San Simpliciano in Milan and the Cusano Milanino town hall. Magistretti's designs often combine simplicity with ingenuity, earning him numerous awards including the Compasso d'Oro in 1967 and 1979. His work continues to influence contemporary furniture design, with many of his pieces considered icons of 20th-century design.

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