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Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

Italian, 1920-2006

As one of the founding fathers of modern Italian design, prolific architect and industrial designer Ludovico Magistretti (known by his nickname Vico) was guided by his philosophy, “There is no excuse for bad design.” His architectural projects are widely revered, and an ingenious meld of form and function can be found in his stylish and deceptively simple table lamps, sofas, armchairs and other mid-century furnishings.

Born in Milan, Magistretti followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather (both architects) to study architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. At the outbreak of World War II, he fled to Switzerland, and it was there he met his role model and mentor, renowned humanist architect Ernesto Nathan Rogers. Magistretti was inspired by Rogers’s vision to revive postwar Italy, and they collaborated on several reconstruction projects. Among Magistretti’s first architectural designs is a “poetic” round church, which he created for the QT8, an experimental Milanese neighborhood.

When Magistretti returned to Milan in 1945, he worked at his father’s architectural firm. It wasn’t until the early 1950s that he expanded his talents into design while working with furniture artisans.

In the 1960s, Magistretti began his 30-year working relationship with famed entrepreneur Cesare Cassina of the Cassina furniture manufacturing company. In their design approach, the two men shared a vision of the relationship between modernity and tradition and enjoyed a close bond (Magistretti designed Cassina’s luxurious villa in 1965). However, their friendship was not without contention.

Legend has it that upon seeing the prototype for Magistretti’s Maralunga sofa, Cassina hated it so much that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumpled into itself.

“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” an unfazed Magistretti allegedly responded, and the Maralunga’s slumped, adjustable-height backrest was born. Incidentally, the Maralunga sofa won Italy’s Compasso d’Oro award as did his Eclisse lamp for Artemide and his Atollo lamp for Oluce.

Magistretti died in 2006, but his designs live on in galleries, museums and private residences and offices around the world.

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Creator: Vico Magistretti
Important dining table Mod 781 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
The Model 781 dining table, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in the 1960s-1970s, is a masterpiece of Italian design that embodies the perfect synthesis of elegance and functionality. This piece represents a benchmark for lovers of minimalist design, thanks to its clean geometric lines and the formal rigor that characterizes Magistretti's work. Structure in Walnut Wood and Top in Aniline Testa di Moro. The table's frame is made of solid walnut wood, a fine material that lends strength and durability to the piece of furniture. The table top, finished in dark brown aniline, creates a refined contrast with the wood, offering a balance between tradition and modernity. In the center of the top is a distinctive detail: a square in dark brown foil that enriches the design with a contemporary touch. The table's legs are the real focal point of its design. Made of turned wood with a rounded, tubular shape, they feature elegant indentations and sharp carvings that demonstrate the craftsmanship behind this piece. The legs not only provide stability to the table, but also become an eye-catching decorative element, enriching the design with a sculptural and sophisticated touch. he Model 781 table...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Vico Magistretti Edison Table For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Edison Table For Cassina An elegant system of cross-shaped connectors used in gas lamps gave Vico Magistretti the idea for this glass table that grew out of a desi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Vico Magistretti Edison Table For Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Edison Table For Cassina An elegant system of cross-shaped connectors used in gas lamps gave Vico Magistretti the idea for this glass table that grew out of a desi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Italian design rectangular table "781" by V.Magistretti for Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant dining table model 781 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina with light walnut wood essence frame and top with ebonized effect. unique design especially in the format of the table...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Italian space age Plastic Dining table Stadio by Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Dining table Stadio by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Dining table mod. Stadio with square top and rounded corners, entirely in red ABS plastic. The legs have...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Plastic

Vico Magistretti Black Lacquered Tema Dining Table for B&B Italia, 1974
By Vico Magistretti, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Tema dining table designed by Vico Magistretti for B&B Italia in 1974. This square dining table features: - Seats up to 8 people - Table-top and legs made of black lacquered wood pan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Square Walnut Table Model 781 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 60s , 70s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
Square walnut table model 781 by Vico Magistretti for Cassina 60s , 70s. Superb table in solid walnut, top in dark brown aniline. Cassina Spa is ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Vico Magistretti for Artemide Selene Dining Table
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vico Magistretti for Artemide dining table A Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Vico Magistretti and made by Artemide Milano. R...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables

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Plastic

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Vico Magistretti dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Vico Magistretti dining room tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vico Magistretti dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables by Vico Magistretti were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room tables by Tobia Scarpa, Giotto Stoppino, and Gastone Rinaldi. Prices for Vico Magistretti dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $891 and can go as high as $8,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,744.
Questions About Vico Magistretti Dining Room Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Carimate chair for Cassina is one of the most celebrated pieces of Vico Magistretti but this designer is also well known for the Eclipse Table Lamp, Selene Stacking Chair, Chimera Lamp and more. He is seen as one of Italy’s most influential industrial designers, furniture designers and architects. Shop a collection of Magistretti furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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