Cassina furniture is not the most expensive furniture brand, but it is certainly the one with the highest artistic status. With a history spanning nearly a century since 1927, Cassina furniture has continuously researched and innovated, collaborating with world-class architects and designers from different eras to create artistically significant furniture pieces that are worthy of museum collections.
Of course, you may not be familiar with this Cassina furniture brand, but after the world’s first iconic armchair bearing the signature of a master designer was created, Cassina furniture has been constantly exploring, aiming to create a complete home environment that meets the personalized needs of different customers. Here we introduce some classic Cassina furniture seatings.
01 Cassina Utrecht Armchair
The Utrecht armchair is not only one of the signature pieces of top Italian furniture brand Cassina, but also a timeless classic in the history of global furniture design. If you take a closer look at its armrest design, you’ll notice that from the position of the armrest to the floor, it forms a perfect 90° right angle, which beautifully emphasizes its geometric features. The iconic armrests and the gentle angled tilt create a distinctive style, while the sleek lines on the side can be described as visually stunning.
02 Cassina Red and Blue Chair
As one of the most representative works of the Art Movement in the 20th century, the Red and Blue Chair has long been regarded as “the first modern piece.” With its essence rooted in rationalism and geometric forms, the Red and Blue Chair is constructed from 13 wooden slats positioned perpendicular to each other, forming the chair’s spatial structure. The various components are fastened together with screws, resulting in a fully assembled, easily disassembled (knock down), and packable modern chair. Now nearly a century old, the Red and Blue Chair embodies the philosophical spirit and aesthetic pursuit of the De Stijl movement, making it a furniture piece with exceptional artistic value, worthy of being part of any collection.
03 Cassina Lady Armchair
The Lady armchair, designed by Marco Zanuso, won the gold medal at the 9th Milan Triennale in 1951, becoming a symbol of Italian design and a timeless classic. Lady armchair is a pioneering piece in the modern armchair category, as it revolutionized traditional furniture manufacturing methods. The seat, backrest, and armrests are made with different densities of padding, then assembled them piece by piece. The delicate metal legs create a striking contrast with the soft, rounded contours of the chair, while the steel tube frame with elastic webbing ensures exceptional comfort.
04 Cassina LC3 Sofa
The LC3 sofa (designed by Le Corbusier) broke the traditional frame inside and upholstery outside structure. Instead, from an architectural perspective, it exposed the cage-like frame on the exterior, with the cushions placed inside the frame. The frame material did not use solid wood but rather stainless steel, which, at the time, was quite an unexpected and revolutionary choice. Visually, this “box full of cushions” had groundbreaking significance. The steel frame combined with leather cushions gave the LC3 sofa a sharp, geometric appearance with clear edges and corners. As for comfort, the seat, backrest, and both sides are all cushioned, ensuring a high level of comfort. The ingenious structural design also guarantees the stability of the LC3 sofa.
05 Cassina Sorian Sofa
The Sorian sofa, with its distinctive shape encased in steel teeth and resembling the head of a hippopotamus, is also known as the “Steel Teeth Sofa” or the “Hippo Sofa.” Designed in 1969, this classic sofa was reissued by Cassina more than fifty years later, making its return to the public eye in 2021. The reissue introduced new fabrics, while retaining the unique steel teeth design. Using innovative filling materials, the updated version maintains comfort while embracing an environmentally conscious approach. The sofa is fixed in place by a single steel ring, with a cleverly designed metal frame that supports the entire structure. The button detail positioned between the seat and back cushions adds an extra layer of visual appeal to the design.
Although Cassina furniture items are produced on an industrial scale now, craftsmanship is still an important part. Wood, leather, fabric, metal, marble, glass, rattan and other natural materials are transformed into masterpieces by the exquisite Cassina workers with their hands in harmony with the sonorous sound of machines.
