Vico Magistretti “122” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
Description
Vico Magistretti for Cassina “122” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather, beech and plywood, Italy, 1967, set of eight.
The “122” chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created with a wooden structure, plywood shells, and semi-cylindrical section legs that permit the chairs to be stacked to reduce their size and be easily moved. This feature was a significant innovation for the ’60s. Like the plywood seat, the slightly concave backrest connects seamlessly to the vertical uprights that rise in a spiral direction. Explicitly recalling the earlier model “121” designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, in the Magistretti chairs the backrest has a fork shape that evokes the flexibility of the back support. The seats are covered with the original tan leather, showing a consistent patina.
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Dimensions
Height: 29.73 in (75.5 cm)
Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
Design
1967
Manufacture
1960-1969
Material
Beech, Leather, Plywood
Condition
Our atelier carefully restored the chairs. Slight signs of use and time.