Design icons reimagined: the legacy of reissues at Salone del Mobile 2025

Thanks to in-depth research and development, Cassina transformed these designs from limited handcrafted pieces into fully industrialized objects—preserving the spirit and integrity of the originals.

This anniversary celebrates a design philosophy that has influenced generations of architects and designers. With the support of the Le Corbusier Foundation and the heirs of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina has continued to expand and update the collection over time, safeguarding its cultural value with both philological rigor and contemporary awareness.

During Salone del Mobile 2025, a celebratory exhibition will showcase these iconic pieces in never-before-seen finishes. In doing so, Cassina not only revisits the legacy of the masters but reaffirms its role as both guardian and interpreter of 20th-century design—renewing the dialogue between past, present, and future.

With this re-edition, Arflex pays tribute to Mario Marenco’s unconventional creativity, bringing one of the most beloved pieces of Italian modernism back to its rightful place in contemporary interiors.

Knoll enriches its Barcelona Collection with a curated selection of premium fabrics, offering new chromatic and tactile possibilities for the Chair, Stool, and Couch. Completing this evolution, Knoll introduces a new ultra-matte onyx finish for the frame—bringing a refined, contemporary aura to the collection’s iconic modernist silhouette.

This reinterpretation reflects the design approach of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who—alongside his close collaborator Lilly Reich—often adapted furniture through material and fabric variations to suit specific interiors.Once again, Knoll demonstrates its ability to honor the legacy of modernist design while introducing thoughtful updates that preserve its formal precision, versatility, and aesthetic integrity—leading the Barcelona Collection into an even more personal and sophisticated future.

Cappellini pays tribute to Joe Colombo with the exclusive reissue of the Combi Center. Designed in 1963, this iconic cylindrical storage unit returns in 2025 in a limited edition of just three pieces—reaffirming its status as a timeless icon of Italian design.

Conceived with a focus on modularity and functionality, the Combi Center Limited stands out for its stacked structure of four matte-lacquered wood elements, presented in refined finishes of pure white, deep black, and giallo polenta. These bold, graphic colors recall the radical spirit of the 1960s while remaining remarkably relevant today.With this exclusive edition, Cappellini honors Joe Colombo’s visionary imagination, reintroducing a piece that perfectly captures the fusion of innovative design and poetic functionality.

As Tobia Scarpa recounts, the Monk chair was conceived with the aim of creating a seat that was essential, accessible, and well-crafted. It is defined by a solid American walnut frame—also available in coffee oak or black oak—that precisely outlines a structure of steel tubes, over which the smooth leather or fabric of the seat and backrest is stretched. Eight steel rivets secure the upholstery to the frame, adding a touch of expressive detail. The result is a refined balance of structural solidity and visual lightness, evoking a serene, monastic aesthetic where every element serves both a functional and poetic purpose.

Now part of the Heritage Collection, this faithful reissue reaffirms Molteni&C’s dedication to preserving the legacy of Italy’s design masters—blending memory, materials, and modernity with timeless elegance.

Tacchini also pays renewed attention to the work of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reintroducing the Africa chair, designed in 1975. A powerful synthesis of form, structure, and material, Africa features a canaletto walnut frame supporting a seat in leather or fabric, crowned by a sculptural backrest handcrafted from two mirrored elements—highlighting the rich layering and tones of the wood.

With these two reissues—Monk by Molteni&C and Africa by Tacchini—two historic Italian brands reaffirm their commitment to design culture through a living, philological approach. Together, they project the legacy of Afra and Tobia Scarpa into a contemporary world shaped by memory, craftsmanship, and authentic design.

Tacchini also reintroduces Tako, the iconic coffee table designed in the 1970s by Cini Boeri—an emblematic expression of ethical, free, and deeply human design. Conceived from a simple yet revolutionary idea—“it is not a piece of furniture, but a top to be used”—Tako embodies the quiet versatility of objects created to seamlessly integrate into the rhythms of everyday domestic life.

Now reissued by Tacchini in its original version—with four tubular chrome-plated steel legs and a white lacquered wood top—and in a new variant featuring ceppo cremo marble, available in two sizes, Tako becomes a natural extension of the floor. It is designed to accommodate everyday gestures: resting a book, sharing an herbal tea, or simply stretching out your feet. Its low height, inspired by Eastern traditions of conviviality, fosters dialogue and redefines the experience of togetherness, embracing a way of living that values freedom, fluidity, and the reconfigurability of space.

Kettal reintroduces the Loden collection, originally designed by Vico Magistretti in 1961 for Gavina, with a re-edition that amplifies the dialogue between structural rigor and the formal lightness characteristic of the Milanese master.

Featuring a fabric-upholstered seat and backrest, Loden aligns seamlessly with the design philosophy pursued by Dino Gavina in the 1960s. The visionary Bolognese entrepreneur championed the work of international design icons—from Breuer to Castiglioni—ushering in one of the most vibrant chapters of European design culture.

Now reissued by Kettal, Loden once again embodies the refined spirit of Italian modernism. With a thoughtful approach to materials and craftsmanship, the piece reaffirms the enduring relevance of a design that is at once understated, intelligent, and strikingly contemporary.