Magister Sofa

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.

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

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.