Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair
Cassina Armchair Wink Armchair

Wink Armchair

$8,839

Made by Cassina

Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 1980, the Wink Armchair stands as one of postmodernism's most expressive and genuinely functional gestures. Its backrest reclines fully into a chaise longue position, while the pivoting headrest "ears" shift to cradle or frame the sitter, giving the chair a quietly animated quality that few pieces of its era have matched.

Kita occupies a rare position in twentieth-century design: one of the few practitioners to move fluidly between Japanese craft sensibility and the material culture of Italian manufacturing. Wink reflects that dialogue. The form reads as a character, a presence in a room, yet the engineering beneath it is meticulous. Removable, zip-off upholstery covers allow the piece to change its identity over time, acknowledging that a chair of this weight should be a companion, not a fixture.

  • Adjustable backrest converts to a full chaise longue
  • Pivoting headrest "ears" for individualized support
  • Removable and replaceable zip-off upholstery covers
  • Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980

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Details
  • Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 1980
  • Adjustable backrest converts chair into chaise longue
  • Movable "ears" function as adjustable headrests
  • Upholstered in removable and replaceable fabric
  • Steel internal frame with padded cushioning for optimal comfort
  • Postmodern design icon combining playfulness with ergonomic versatility
  • Base available with optional swivel function
  • Made in Italy with Cassina’s high-quality craftsmanship
Measurements

H x W x D x SH
40.25 x 32.75 x 35.5 x 15 inches
102.24 x 83.19 x 90.17 x 38.1 cm

Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Cassina. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed the Cassina Wink Armchair and when?

The Wink Armchair was designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 1980 and produced by Cassina. Kita is known for synthesizing Japanese craft traditions with the rigor of Italian industrial design, and Wink remains one of his most recognized works.

Can the Wink Armchair convert to a chaise longue?

Yes. The backrest adjusts through multiple recline positions and lies fully flat, converting the chair into a chaise longue. This mechanism was central to Kita's concept of a seat that adapts to the body rather than imposing a fixed posture.

What are the pivoting "ears" on the Wink Armchair?

The headrest wings, nicknamed "ears," pivot independently to provide personalized lateral support or to frame the head and shoulders. They also contribute to the chair's figurative, character-like silhouette.

Can the upholstery on the Wink Armchair be replaced?

The Wink's upholstery covers are removable via a zip system, allowing them to be replaced or changed entirely. Cassina offers the chair in a range of fabric and leather options, so the piece can evolve with its context over time.

Is the Cassina Wink considered a design icon?

The Wink Armchair is part of Cassina's I Maestri collection and is held in the permanent collections of several design museums. Its combination of postmodern personality, mechanical ingenuity, and long production continuity places it among the defining furniture designs of the late twentieth century.

Brand

Cassina
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Cassina

Cassina is a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer, founded in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy.