Louisiana
Excellence in raw materials, artisan crafting and design. Louisiana is the armchair designed by Vico Magistretti inspired by a saddle: the stitching follows the rounded curves, and the leather becomes more and more beautiful with the passage of time. Cotton tape trims the removable inner lining. Together, an armchair and pouf create the most comfortable relaxation corner in the world, right at home.
Architect and designer, studied at Politecnico di Torino and Champ Universitarie Italien in Losanne. Graduated from Politecnico di Milano in 1945. immediately after graduating from Politecnico, Vico Magistretti began his career working with the architect Paolo Chessa at the firm owned and run by his father Pier Giulio Magistretti on via Conservatorio, now Fondazione Studio Magistretti aimed at promoting his life and career.
Important figure within the history of Italian architecture and Design, he made a name of himself thanks to designs, products and his academic career. Magistretti’s research has been continuous – into design, the culture of the project and innovative experimentation with materials and space solutions, not to mention shapes and functions far from the rigours of fashions that passed through during the years.
