Cigno
Collection: Rare Matter
Thought by: Visionnaire
Category: Sofas and armchairs
Thought by: Visionnaire
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Category: Sofas and armchairs
The Cigno armchair, designed by Vittorio Varo in the late 1960s, represents one of the most refined expressions of the experimental phase of Italian design during that period.
Defined by a fluid, enveloping silhouette, the seat unfolds as a single continuous volume, with no visual interruption between backrest and upholstered base. Its ascending, harmonious curvilinear profile subtly recalls the elegance of a swan, translating into form the plastic tension characteristic of organic modernism. The lower structure in chromed tubular metal creates a sharp and sophisticated contrast with the soft body of the armchair. This dialogue between mass and lightness, craftsmanship and industry, is emblematic of late 1960s Italian design — a period marked by the introduction of polyurethane foam and a new expressive freedom in upholstered forms. Conceived as a lounge chair, Cigno moves beyond pure functionality to assume a sculptural and identity-defining role. It is a piece that shapes space with authority, capable of integrating seamlessly into a variety of settings. More than fifty years later, Cigno retains its formal strength, standing as a significant testament to the excellence of Italian design in the second half of the twentieth century.
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