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

Hommage À Vico Magistretti

Maralunga Armchair: One-Seater

Maralunga Poltrana Armchair 675 5 A1 by Vico Magistretti, Designed by Vico Magistretti, Made by Archetype Forms, Vancouver BC, Canada, in Purple Velvet, Front Angle 2 View
Front view of the Maralunga Poltrona Armchair 675 5 A1 in Purple Velvet by Vico Magistretti, designed by Vico Magistretti, available online in Canada. Made by Archetype Forms.
Front angle view of the Maralunga Poltrona Armchair 675 5 A1 in Purple Velvet by Vico Magistretti, designed by Vico Magistretti, available online in Canada. Made by Archetype Forms.
Side view of the Maralunga Poltrona Armchair 675 5 A1 in Purple Velvet by Vico Magistretti, designed by Vico Magistretti, available online in Canada. Made by Archetype Forms.
Back angle view of the Maralunga Poltrona Armchair 675 5 A1 in Purple Velvet by Vico Magistretti, designed by Vico Magistretti, available online in Canada. Made by Archetype Forms.
Back view of the Maralunga Poltrona Armchair 675 5 A1 in Purple Velvet by Vico Magistretti, designed by Vico Magistretti, available online in Canada. Made by Archetype Forms.
Front view 2 of the Maralunga Poltrona Armchair 675 5 A1 in Purple Velvet by Vico Magistretti, designed by Vico Magistretti, available online in Canada. Made by Archetype Forms.

Maralunga Armchair: One-Seater

CAD $1,460 – $2,140

The Maralunga Armchair was originally designed by Vico Magistretti and first produced in 1973. This iconic poltrona chair has a first-of-its kind design with its multi-position adjustable backrest.

The Maralunga’s unique headrest adjustment mechanism utilizes a bicycle chain embedded in the foam cushions to allow easy conversion from a low to high backrest position. This innovative design earned the Maralunga series the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award in 1979.

The Maralunga’s Armchair’s design with adjustable backrest is the archetype that all other adjustable backrest seating systems have since been modeled after.

Shown in Malbec Chenille Upholstery.

The Archetype Forms Maralunga Armchair: One-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair Model 675 5 A1, Maralunga Poltrona Lounge Chair.

Designer

Vico Magistretti

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.
Black and white portrait of Vico Magistretti, designer of iconic furniture like the Carimate chair, Maralunga sofa, and Eclisse lamp, available here in Canada.
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.

Product Dimensions

Depth (cm):
Width (cm):
Height (cm):
Depth (in): 37.4 inches
Width (in): 43.3 inches
Height (in): 28.35 inches

Archetype Forms Maralunga 1-Seater Armchair Construction:

  • Upholstery: Custom Premium Leather, Suede, or Fabric Selection from Archetype Forms
  • Base: Solid Walnut or other Custom Selection from Archetype Forms
  • Padding: Variable-Density Polyurethane Foam and Polyester Wadding
  • Inner Frame: Tubular Steel
  • Support: Elastic Belting
  • Adjustable Headrest: Independent Variable-Position Mechanism for Each Seat.

Vico Magistretti once stated, “To be truly contemporary, one must always have a hand in the past and a hand in the future.” This philosophy is embedded in the Maralunga Armchair’s balance of innovation and timeless appeal. The Maralunga Armchair is part of the Maralunga seating family that includes an armchair, ottoman, and two- and three-seater sofas.

Buy the Maralunga Armchair Large Poltrona 1-Seater Model in Malbec Chenille Upholstery, online here in Canada. Match it with other seating from the Maralunga Sofa Series.

The Archetype Forms Maralunga Armchair: One-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Vico Magistretti Maralunga Armchair Model 675 5 A1, also known as Model 675 5 A1 Maralunga Poltrona Lounge Chair. It is a tribute to his enduring legacy. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.

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