Set of 2 easy chairs 'Maralunga' by Vico Magistretti

This set of 2 Maralunga easy chairs was designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973 and produced by Cassina in Italy. Magistretti made both a functional and stylish design with the Maralunga series. Thanks to an ingenious bycicle chain system, the headrest can be put straight up or folded down, making it a very comfortable chair for reading, sitting and lounging. Magistrettic claimed inspiration for the foldable backrest came from a pack of cigarettes that folds open the same way. The structure is steel, the bases are in black plastic and they are padded in polyurethane foam, comfortable and durable. This material is finished off with dacron fiberfill and polyester wadding to ensure the seats adapt to a person's body. The cover of this set was re-upholstered in wide gray and black stripes. A few small spots on the fabric, further in very good condition. The Maralunga is still a design classic to date, no wonder Magistretti was honored with the Compaso d'Oro for this piece.