Image source: Flexform — Magister Sofa
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Magister Sofa
Tufted 1982 sofa by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava with a retractable daybed shelf
2150 × 720 × 910 mm
1982
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Magister is a tufted sofa listed by Flexform under Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, dated 1982. It is upholstered in fabric or leather and has a retractable metal shelf behind the back that turns it into a single bed.
Image source: Flexform — Magister Sofa · © Flexform and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
Construction
Solid wood and metal structure, polyurethane foam layer, protective laminated fabric wrapper. Seat and back cushions in polyurethane foam and dacron, quilted in the leather version. Armrests filled with sterilised goose down. Satin-finish metal feet on thermoplastic pads.
Specifications
- Codes 011303 (fabric) and 011313 (leather): 215 x 91 x 72 cm (84 21/32 x 35 13/16 x 28 11/32 in); seat height 37 cm
- Year: 1982
Story
A starring role
Flexform describes Magister as a legendary sofa from 1982 that is meant to play a starring role in the home or in places such as lobbies and waiting rooms. The page credits its minimal look to the quality of the upholstering.
Two-hole tufting and a hidden bed
The page contrasts the traditional button with a modern two-hole tufting technique, and describes the retractable shelf that converts the sofa into a single bed.
Image source: Flexform — Magister Sofa · © Flexform and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
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