Vico Magistretti “Carimate” Dining Chair For Cassina, Red Lacquered, 1960

Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960.Vico Magistretti’s “Carimate 892/115” chair, crafted for Cassina in 1960, represents a sophisticated fusion of historical and contemporary design principles. Originally created for the Club House of the Golf Club at Carimate in Como, this chair merges Scandinavian influences with a modern reinterpretation of traditional wooden and straw seating.Magistretti innovates by applying warm aniline-dyed finishes—a technique previously exclusive to toy manufacturing—thus on the beechwood structure introducing a new dimension to furniture aesthetics. The bench’s color and form are thoughtfully aligned with the architectural details of the Club House, ensuring a harmonious visual integration.Architectural elements include the structural reinforcement of the legs at the seat junction, designed to endure high stress, and the seamless connection of the armrests with the backrest. These features highlight Magistretti’s personal focus on both practicality and aesthetics.Our atelier carefully restored the chair. Slight signs of use and time.