
Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa
Designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Made in Italy
An elevated reinterpretation of Cassina’s iconic award-winning design, offering enhanced proportions and superior comfort while preserving its revolutionary spirit.
- Adjustable headrest with bicycle-chain mechanism
- Deeper seat depth and more generous proportions
- Elegant piping details and feather-filled lumbar cushions
- Available in three sizes with fabric or leather upholstery
CAS-MARALUNGA
REVOLUTIONARY COMFORT, REIMAGINED
The legendary Maralunga—a radical design that changed sofa history when Magistretti famously punched its prototype in frustration, inspiring its revolutionary adjustable backrest—returns with enhanced proportions.





Overview
Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina reimagines the iconic Compasso d’Oro award-winning design with enhanced proportions for exceptional comfort and contemporary elegance. This modern iteration preserves the sofa’s revolutionary spirit while offering a deeper, more generous seating experience. The legendary patented bicycle-chain mechanism—allowing for adjustable headrest positions—remains at the heart of this masterpiece, embodying the perfect union of design brilliance and Italian artisanal craftsmanship.
Available in three luxurious sizes—a 122cm armchair, 214cm two-seater, and expansive 310cm three-seater—the Maralunga Maxi features an increased 105cm seat depth that creates an inviting, enveloping comfort. Each model includes feather-filled lumbar cushions that enhance ergonomic support while maintaining the clean, sophisticated lines of the original design. The 2024 update introduces an additional 7-degree backrest recline, further elevating the comfort of this design icon.
The Maralunga 40 Maxi features elegant piping details that accentuate its refined silhouette and showcase Cassina’s impeccable attention to detail. Supported by a base crafted from solid American walnut or available in select lacquer finishes, this sofa combines timeless design with contemporary comfort—creating a statement piece that serves as both a functional retreat and an enduring design legacy for your living space.
Materials
- Frame
- Tubular steel with elastic belts
- Padding
- Differentiated-density CFC-free polyurethane foam
- Seat Cushions
- Polyurethane foam and polyester wadding
- Feather-filled lumbar cushions included
- Backrest
- Adjustable headrest with patented mechanism
- Independent adjustment for each seat position
- Additional 7-degree recline angle (2024 update)
- Upholstery
- Premium leather or fabric from the Cassina Collections
- Elegant piping detail (Maralunga 40 Maxi version)
- Base
- Solid American walnut wood
- Available in select lacquer finishes
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About Cassina
With the instinct to foretell today what will become a classic tomorrow, Cassina has been designing the future of interiors for over 90 years. Founded by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina in 1927, the company is credited with launching industrial design in post-war Italy.
