De Padova

Marocca

A perfect balance of form and function, this project by Vico Magistretti conceals within its simple lines particularly sophisticated construction details and meticulous artisan finishes. Made of black lacquered solid beech wood, Marocca is the ideal chair for large dinners with family and friends.

Technical Specifications
Materials:

FRAME: solid beechwood, painted with semi-glossy black water-based or solvent-based coating.

SEAT: moulded beech plywood, lacquered with semi-glossy black water- or solvent-based coating
Meet the designer
Vico Magistretti

Architect and designer, studied at Politecnico di Torino and Champ Universitarie Italien in Losanne. Graduated from Politecnico di Milano in 1945. immediately after graduating from Politecnico, Vico Magistretti began his career working with the architect Paolo Chessa at the firm owned and run by his father Pier Giulio Magistretti on via Conservatorio, now Fondazione Studio Magistretti aimed at promoting his life and career.

Important figure within the history of Italian architecture and Design, he made a name of himself thanks to designs, products and his academic career. Magistretti’s research has been continuous – into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashions that passed through during the years.

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