Vintage Design
Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80’s and edited by Cassina. Structure made of steel and upholstered in cotton fabric with a striped print in different shades. Adjustable earmuffs/headrest and footrest. Italy 80’s.
Today the “wink” piece (chair) has become an icon of design. In 1981 it won the Kitaro Kunii Industrial Design Award and is selected for the Permanent Collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
References:
1975: Japan Interior Designers Association Award.
1981: Kitaro Kunii Industrial Design Award. “WINK” (chair) -selected for the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
2001: Exhibition “L’anima del design” in Milan.
2001: Exhibition at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg, Germany.
2001: Selected for the permanent collection of the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Mid-Century, Italian Modern |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Reupholstered
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| Product Code | YUI-1363424 |
| Materials | Fabric, Steel |
| Color | Blue, brown, white, yellow |
| Width |
85 cm 33.5 inch |
| Depth |
210 cm 82.7 inch |
| Height |
103 cm 40.6 inch |
| Seat Height | 15.7 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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