{"product_id":"piero-de-martini-for-cassina-viola-violino-viola-d-amore-lounge-chairs-sofa-set-italy-1977","title":"PIERO DE MARTINI FOR CASSINA VIOLA, VIOLINO \u0026 VIOLA D’AMORE LOUNGE CHAIRS \u0026 SOFA SET, ITALY 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional and rare three-piece seating group designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiero De Martini for Cassina in 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consisting of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViola two-seater sofa, Violino low-back lounge chair and Viola d’Amore high-back lounge chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more unusual and expressive seating designs produced by Cassina during the 1970s, the collection combines an almost architectural construction with exceptionally soft and relaxed seating comfort. The distinctive wooden structure is wrapped in black leather and forms the characteristic angular sides of each piece, while generously upholstered loose leather cushions create a striking contrast between the rigid outer construction and the soft, inviting interior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive solid wood structure is wrapped in black leather and forms the characteristic angular sides of each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three models share the same unmistakable design language while having distinctly different proportions. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViola d’Amore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the narrower and dramatically taller high-back version, creating an almost throne-like silhouette. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is considerably wider and lower, with a generous lounge-chair proportion, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e translates the same construction into a two-seater sofa. Together, the three pieces form an exceptionally sculptural and visually balanced seating group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its strong architectural appearance, the collection is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremarkably comfortable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The deep seating position, generous loose cushions and soft leather create a relaxed sitting experience that contrasts beautifully with the rigorous geometry of the supporting structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original black leather has developed a beautiful character over almost five decades, with the natural softness, folds and subtle patina that make original vintage leather particularly attractive. The set remains in very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with age-appropriate signs of use and wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly rare complete ensemble and a wonderful example of the more experimental side of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian design and Cassina production of the 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Piero De Martini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cassina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viola \/ Violino \/ Viola d’Amore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather, wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViola d’Amore: high-back lounge chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 93 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 97 cm\u2028 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat height: 39 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolino: wide low-back lounge chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 115 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 90 cm\u2028 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat height: 39 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViola: two-seater sofa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 176 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 90 cm\u2028 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat height: 39 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice for the set €18,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we deal in vintage furniture, signs of wear are unavoidable and form part of the character and history of used objects. We therefore specifically point out only more noticeable defects or damage in separate photographs. Nevertheless, we always endeavour to document the condition of our pieces as accurately as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide shipping available. Please contact us for an individual shipping quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goods are subject to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emargin scheme according to § 25a UStG (German VAT Act)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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