Straight up, the first time I saw this sofa, I did not like it. Not at all. As far as I was concerned it was over-designed and had way too much going on for my personal taste.  Who buys this sort of thing?

Then, one day, I sat on a Maralunga and was forever changed.

Cassina Maralunga Sofa and 2 Chairs with LC4

Designed by Vico Magistretti  in 1973, this collection of chair, two and three seater sofas solves many problems. Especially for those height advantaged people that happen to live with height disadvantaged people. Also, for multi-use rooms that may be used for more formal entertaining on some occasions and at other times a more casual, climb on in and relax occasion.

2008 marked the 35th anniversary of this Iconic classic and what has changed in that time? Well, Gabriel Ross is now one of a very limited number of Cassina dealers in Canada and now when I see a Maralunga, which I just happen to everyday because there is a sofa and chair right outside my office, I just can’t fully understand my frame of mind, the first time I saw one.

Maralunga Sofa with 637 Utrecht Chair

“The idea for the feltri was as old as the hills where the material was concerned: felt the first fabric used by man”

Gaetano Pesce

This wool felt high back chair designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1987 for Cassina is the perfect chair to set yourself into for the winter weather. I love this chair because it gives me the feeling of being wraped in a cozy quilted wool duvet. ….Just add wine…………………