875 Armchair by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Cassina

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Ico parisi 875 armchair for cassina. Designed by ico parisi in 1960 and revisited by cassina in 2020, 875 is … Read more Ico parisi 875 armchair for cassina. Designed by ico parisi in 1960 and revisited by cassina in 2020, 875 is an inviting, comfortable design armchair and, thanks to its elegant, formal lines, at home in any room in the house. A chair that is classic and modern at the same time. The roomy seat and comfortable armrests outline its impressive profile, while the arched steel supports – to which the shell is attached – give it an eclectic, innovative flair. Initially upholstered in foam rubber cut with sharp angles, it was updated with polyurethane foam padding that maintains its linear shape. Padding polyurethane foam. Structure tubular steel with elastic webbing, armrests in wood and curved metal plate. Upholstery removable, in fabric or leather. Designed by ico parisi in 1960 for cassina, at that time “figli di amedeo cassina”, the 875 is a welcoming and elegant armchair. The author’s typical experimentation has led to a project that is both classic and modern at the same time. Its proportions, with its large seat and comfortable armrests, outline its solemn profile, while the original arched steel supports in different finishes - to which its shell is bound - and the contrast of different ma-terials make it eclectic, innovative and functional in any room of the house. The structure of the armchair, initially padded with foam rubber cut into sharp edges, has now been re-issued with polyurethane foam padding to maintain its linear shape. Both the seat and backrest are upholstered in fabric from the cassina collections, as are the removable cushions. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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