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PORTOVENERE by VICO MAGISTRETTI for CASSINA

Creator: Cassina -Vico Magistretti
Offered by: VINTZ

Description
While his more famous Maralunga sofa was stealing all the spotlight, this elegant two-seater was quietly making its own statement. In 1989 Vico Magistretti created what would become a rather unique piece of furniture - the Portovenere sofa. The name is borrowed from a picturesque Italian coastal town in Liguria, known for its colorful houses perched on cliffs overlooking the sea. Perhaps Magistretti was inspired by the curved coastline when designing the sofa’s distinctive winged backrest. What makes the Portovenere particularly clever is its adjustable side headrests.

The sofa was manufactured by Cassina, a company that had been revolutionizing Italian furniture design since 1927. The company had a special relationship with Magistretti that began in the 1960s. Magistretti would often show up at Cassina’s workshops with rough sketches, sometimes drawn on the back of bus tickets, and together they would develop these ideas into masterpieces. The original leather of this seat is in a really good state. It's seat cushions are reupholstered.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1980-1999
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Minimalist
Dealer Reference #:	SQ4750626
Incollect Reference #:	775325

Dimensions

W.	68.9 in;	H.	33.46 in;	D.	35.43 in;
W.	175 cm;	H.	85 cm;	D.	90 cm;

Seat H.	16.54 in;
Seat H.	42 cm;

Message from Seller:

VINTZ curates furniture with a story to tell, celebrating pieces that reflect unique character and become the backdrop for life's meaningful moments. For more information, contact us at info@vintz.nl or call 0031 6 425 600 76.