Modern Black Magistretti Cassina 1960 Six Chair

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Seller's Notes:Vintage Design Sourced by AMBER LEWIS of AMBER INTERIORS Set of SIX Carimate chairs with structure in black lacquered beech wood and woven straw seat, designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in the 1960s. Creator: Vico Magistretti (Designer) Dimensions: Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm) Sold As: Set of 6 Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Beech,Rush Place of Origin: Italy Period: 1960-1969 Date of Manufacture: 1960s The Carimate chair was originally designed for the Carimate Club House in Como in 1959 by Vico Magistretti. For this seat Magistretti clearly took inspiration from the Scandinavian tradition and and also to the chairs in straw and wood tipical of the Italian culture. The first Carimate chairs were painted with a briliant red dye usually used for the children toys, which also match with the the columns and windows of the sports complex. The model is patented (n. 83845 dated 9/5/1961) and initially handcrafted by Fratelli Mario and Luigi Comi of Meda. In 1963 Cassina started to develop the Carimate model (code 892 in Cassina catalogue) with the 115 version, without armrests, and the 120 version, stool, and in 1964 the 930 version, armchair. Slight wear and tear, used condition.

Brand: Vico Magestretti

Collection: carimate