Seating

Toshiyuki Kita 'Wink' Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1980

Toshiyuki Kita / Cassina

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An iconic 1980 'Wink' lounge chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina. A quintessential piece of postmodern Italian design, featuring adjustable backrest and headrest mechanisms allowing it to transform into a chaise longue.

Designed by Japanese visionary Toshiyuki Kita in 1980 and produced by Cassina, the 'Wink' lounge chair is a celebrated masterpiece of postmodern Italian design. Serving equally as a striking art object and an exceptionally versatile piece of furniture, it features an ingenious adjustable mechanism that allows the backrest and headrests to be modified, seamlessly transforming the chair into a comfortable chaise longue. Crafted in Italy to the highest standards, this piece marries playful, organic contours with functional adaptability. The robust internal frame and smooth mechanical controls remain in excellent working order, offering a seating experience as dynamic as its silhouette. A true conversation piece, it brings an unmistakable avant-garde flair to contemporary living rooms or creative studio spaces.

Origin

Italy, 1980s

Dimensions

W 85 × D 102 × H 102 cm

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Metal

Condition

Mechanisms and base are in excellent working order. Upholstery is well-maintained with normal light signs of age.