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

Sale price$7,513Regular price $8,839

Made by Cassina

Designed by Toshiyuki Kita

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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Product Details

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?

The Wink was designed by Toshiyuki Kita, a Japanese designer known for merging Eastern craft traditions with Italian postmodern sensibility. It was introduced by Cassina in 1980 and has remained in continuous production as a design icon.

Can the Wink Armchair convert into a chaise longue?

Yes. The backrest adjusts through multiple recline positions, extending fully to function as a chaise longue. The transformation is mechanical and intuitive, requiring no tools.

Are the upholstery covers on the Wink replaceable?

The Wink's upholstery is designed with zip-off covers that can be removed and replaced, allowing the chair to be re-covered in a new fabric without reupholstering the entire piece.

What are the movable 'ears' on the Wink Armchair?

The pivoting side panels at the top of the backrest - often called 'ears' - function as adjustable headrests. They rotate inward to provide lateral head support or fold back to open the silhouette of the chair.

Is the Cassina Wink Armchair considered a design classic?

The Wink has been part of Cassina's permanent collection since its 1980 debut and is held in the permanent collections of several international design museums, recognized as a landmark of postmodern Italian furniture design.

Brand & Designer

Cassina
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Cassina

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

Toshiyuki Kita

Toshiyuki Kita is a Japanese designer whose work bridges contemporary innovation and traditional craftsmanship. Across furniture, lighting, electronics, and household objects, he creates refined, human-centered designs shaped by comfort, movement, material sensitivity, and a thoughtful understanding of modern life.