By Gabriele
L’Icona del Design della settimana è Maralunga, una seduta opera dell’architetto e designer Vico Magistretti e vincitrice del compasso d’oro nel 1979.
The winners of that year’s prestigious award are innovative and experimental projects on a formal, conceptual and structural level.
It should be remembered the cockpit of Munari, in which the man – or the user – gives character and personalizes everything.
Un altro progetto premiato quell’anno e degno di nota è la lampada Partentesi di Achille Castiglioni e Pio Manzù (della quale abbiamo scritto qui).
In questo caso forma = funzione è il concetto chiave: è infatti la forma a parentesi della struttura che consente alla lampada sospesa di stare in posizione su di un cavo.
Maralunga is not far behind, it has in fact distinguished itself as a proposal of great structural interest.
This seat, available in armchair version, two- or three-seater sofa or pouf, is characterized by the idea of transformability: the backrest is bent inwards but with a simple movement it can be straightened by decisively increasing its height and making it an ergonomic headrest.
The movement is made possible thanks to the insertion of a simple bike chain in the structure that creates a fluid mechanism.
With the backrest lowered, this seat rejuvenates, gives the environment an informal and friendly tone. Raising the backrest instead transforms: the style of this version is decidedly relaxed and homely, with the back that is supported entirely and you can even rest your head.
Maralunga is entirely covered in fabric, the legs going up bend in the same style as the backrest becoming the armrest (without the possibility of transformation).
This formal continuity of lines and volumes gives the seat a sparkling but at the same time relaxed tone.
In addition, its transformability makes it a piece of furniture suitable for different situations and needs. Whether it’s a party with friends or a relaxed moment of reading, Maralunga will meet your needs.
