Back Wing Armchair
Made by Cassina
Designed by Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola's Back Wing Armchair for Cassina is a study in protective form. The chair's defining gesture, its wing-shaped armrests, curves around the body with an architectural confidence that is also, unmistakably, an invitation to rest.
The structure is built from solid wood, grounding the design in the material traditions that have defined Cassina's craft since 1927. Flexible polyurethane foam in the seat responds to the body without compromising the chair's composed silhouette. Refined piping traces the upholstery's contours, articulating each plane with quiet intention.
- Solid wood frame construction
- Ergonomic wing-shaped armrests and high backrest
- Available in premium leather or fabric upholstery
- Refined piping detail that articulates the upholstery's form
- Part of the broader Back-Wing seating family
Urquiola brings to this piece the same dialogue between rigor and warmth that characterizes her broader body of work. The Back Wing reads as sculpture from across a room and as shelter the moment you sit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Cassina Back Wing Armchair?
The Back Wing Armchair was designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Spanish-born, Milan-based architect and designer whose collaborations with Cassina span multiple seating families. Urquiola is known for bringing a humanist sensibility to formally rigorous objects.
What materials are used in the Back Wing Armchair?
The chair is built on a solid wood structure with flexible polyurethane foam in the seat for ergonomic comfort. The upholstery is available in premium leather or fabric, with refined piping detail that defines the chair's contours.
Is the Back Wing Armchair part of a larger collection?
Yes. The Back Wing Armchair belongs to Cassina's Back-Wing seating family, designed by Patricia Urquiola. The family extends the same wing-shaped formal language across different seating typologies and scales.
How does Cassina approach upholstery craft on this chair?
Cassina's upholstery tradition is rooted in Italian artisanal practice. On the Back Wing, the piping detail is not merely decorative; it is a precise technique that reinforces the chair's sculptural edges and gives the upholstery its characteristic discipline.
Can the Back Wing Armchair be specified in contract or hospitality settings?
Given its solid wood construction, durable foam core, and availability in both leather and fabric, the Back Wing is well suited for high-quality residential and contract environments. Specification options should be confirmed directly with a design expert.