905 Armchair
Made by Cassina
Designed by Vico Magistretti
Designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964, the 905 Armchair is one of the most considered expressions of Italian rationalism. Its intelligence is not announced. It reveals itself gradually, through the precision of cylindrical legs, the restrained arc of the armrests, and the way every joint reflects Cassina's deep tradition in fine joinery.
The seat and back are formed from a single self-supporting cowhide shell, a construction that draws equally from the discipline of saddlery and the economy of modernist form. No excess, no ornament. The shell holds its shape through geometry alone.
- Solid wood frame with cylindrical legs and gently curved armrests
- Single self-supporting cowhide seat and back shell
- Rooted in Cassina's heritage of joinery and saddlery craft
- Original design by Vico Magistretti, 1964
Magistretti's sensibility was one of rigorous simplicity, never reductive, always purposeful. The 905 belongs to a lineage of Italian design that treats the chair as an argument about how people should sit, and how objects should age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Cassina 905 Armchair and when?
The 905 Armchair was designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964. Magistretti was one of the defining figures of Italian postwar design, known for his ability to unite structural rigor with an intuitive sense of proportion.
What materials are used in the 905 Armchair?
The chair is constructed from a solid wood frame - with characteristic cylindrical legs and curved armrests - joined to a self-supporting cowhide seat and back. The combination reflects Cassina's dual heritage in precision joinery and traditional saddlery.
Is the 905 suitable for use as a dining chair?
Yes. The 905 was conceived with the versatility of a true multipurpose chair, and its proportions and arm height make it well suited for use at a dining table as well as in a living or study context.
How does the cowhide seat attach to the wood frame?
The cowhide shell is self-supporting - it is engineered to hold its form independently and is joined to the wood structure through Cassina's refined joinery techniques, resulting in a connection that is both structurally sound and visually clean.
What is Vico Magistretti's design legacy?
Magistretti (1920-2006) was a Milan-born architect and designer whose work shaped the canon of Italian modernism. His pieces - many produced by Cassina - are characterized by formal clarity, material honesty, and a deep respect for the intelligence of craft.
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