50 years after Vico Magistretti developed the Fiandra sofa for Cassina, the iconic design has been updated for today’s users.
The original design saw a slanted wooden frame enveloped in a canvas cover, limiting the use of polyurethane in the model’s outer part. The 2025 version looks to further minimise the use of unnecessary materials: it is defined by the absence of a moulded structure, with the padded parts, designed with varying density levels, simply placed on what is now a metal frame, and firmly wrapped in a recycled polyester fibre interior lining, ensuring maximum stability.
This approach extends to its materials: the internal cushions are made of two types of polyurethane, one containing a percentage of polyols derived from biological sources; the other includes a percentage of recycled polyols. At the end of its life cycle, the metal structure can be separated from its padded elements to facilitate the recycling of its materials.
As well as the inside, the look of Fiandra has been revamped for today’s physiques. In collaboration with the Fondazione Vico Magistretti, Cassina has expanded the proportions of Fiandra and reduced those of the base to offer a ‘more relaxed and generous seating experience that better responds to today’s necessities’.
A chaise-longue and square pouf have also been added to the original sofa and armchair elements.
