Magis turns clever industry into joy. Eugenio Perazza founded it in 1976 in a small town in the Veneto, named it from the Latin for "more", and set out to make contemporary design at industrial scale, the playful, functional, technically daring kind. Jasper Morrison's Air-Chair, Thomas Heatherwick's Spun, Konstantin Grcic's Chair_One: Italian icons with real character. Every Magis piece here is an original, authenticated and restored, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Magis, Italian Contemporary Design Since 1976
Magis was founded in 1976 by Eugenio Perazza in Motta di Livenza, a small town in the Veneto region of Italy. The name comes from the Latin magis, meaning "more", and the ambition matched it: to make contemporary design at large industrial scale through constant experimentation with materials and technology, rather than one-off luxury.
That experimentation produced genuinely iconic pieces. Jasper Morrison's Air-Chair was the first one-piece polypropylene chair made by air-moulding; Thomas Heatherwick's spinning Spun won a Compasso d'Oro in 2014; Konstantin Grcic's Chair_One brought a sculptural metal grid to the everyday seat. Magis works with the leading names of the design world, Naoto Fukasawa, Jaime Hayon, Marcel Wanders and Eero Aarnio among them, and its work sits in major museum collections. It is functional design with character, where the engineering is part of the style.
New, Magis is priced as a premium design brand, and its best-known chairs are widely copied. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated against the real thing, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, usually below the new price. Design doesn't depreciate. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk on a genuine piece. Browse the originals.
Magis: frequently asked questions
What is Magis?
Magis is an Italian contemporary design brand founded in 1976 by Eugenio Perazza in the Veneto region. Its name comes from the Latin for “more”, and its mission is to make experimental, functional design at industrial scale. It is known for icons like the Air-Chair, the Spun and Chair_One, made with leading designers from around the design world.
What is Magis known for?
Magis is known for turning bold engineering into everyday design. Its iconic pieces include Jasper Morrison's Air-Chair, the first air-moulded polypropylene chair, Thomas Heatherwick's spinning Spun, and Konstantin Grcic's Chair_One. The style is functional and playful with real character, and the work sits in major museum collections.
Where can I buy authentic, pre-owned Magis in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Magis in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days. You buy from one company, not a private seller, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial behind it. Stock changes often, since each piece is one of one.
Who designs for Magis?
Magis works with leading names from the design world. Jasper Morrison, Konstantin Grcic, Thomas Heatherwick, Naoto Fukasawa, Jaime Hayon, Marcel Wanders and Eero Aarnio have all designed for the brand, and it is also known for backing promising designers early. That mix is what keeps the range both iconic and fresh.
Is pre-owned Magis worth buying?
Yes. Magis is engineered to a high standard in durable materials, and its designs are recognised icons that hold their character rather than dating. Buying pre-owned also avoids the new-price premium. Every Magis item at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
How much is Magis, new versus pre-owned?
New, Magis is priced as a premium design brand, with chairs and statement pieces running from a few hundred pounds upward. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, usually costs below the new price and arrives in 1 to 5 days. The difference reflects buying the genuine original second time around, not a discount on a copy.
How is Magis delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Magis from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never copies or reproductions. Every Magis piece is authenticated against the genuine design, restored to a high standard, and delivered fast across the UK. You get the real Air-Chair, Spun or Chair_One, in stock now, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial, from one company that stands behind the piece.
