The Cassina Perspective 2024: Where art, design, and fashion meet across time
The Cassina Perspective 2024: a new journey into the world of Cassina, inviting you to explore iconic designs, reinterpretations of contemporary collections, and never-before-seen collaborations. The Cassina 2024 collection brings every corner of the home to life, combining unmistakable authenticity with a deep commitment to research and innovation—a commitment also reflected in its standout pop and visionary communication campaign.
Cassina's presence at Milan Design Week 2024 unfolds through a series of satellite events at Fuorisalone, where the brand takes center stage alongside fashion industry partners in the "On the Rocks" project, a collaborative installation with Bottega Veneta and Fondation Le Corbusier. Additionally, the brand celebrates its long-standing collaborations with renowned designers Philippe Starck and Charlotte Perriand.
Celebrating two decades of Charlotte Perriand's collaboration with Cassina, this year's Milan Design Week offers a unique opportunity to rediscover some of the designer's never-before-produced works alongside reissues of existing designs.
The Indochine chaise longue, from the original design by Charlotte Perriand, solidified her status as a pioneer of modern design. Its sleek and slender profile, defined by essential lines and equipped with armrests, creates a welcoming space perfect for reading, writing, and working in complete comfort.
Designed for her Paris studio, Charlotte Perriand's Montparnasse table was revolutionary in its approach to design and space. The table's irregular top, crafted to fit smaller spaces, cleverly accommodates more guests with its six-sided design.
The Ventaglio table by Charlotte Perriand is unveiled in a limited edition of just thirty pieces, showcasing a previously unseen natural Canaletto walnut finish.
Among the exciting reissues is Gaetano Pesce's Notturno a New York, being relaunched just weeks following the designer's passing. A poignant reminder of the visionary spirit that fueled the creation of some of the most significant pieces in the history of design. Echoing the Tramonto a New York sofa that Cassina reissued at Salone 2022, this project by Gaetano Pesce transforms the New York skyline into furniture. It's a homage to the city that never sleeps, where the designer spent most of his life.
Another important addition to the iMaestri Collection is the Cornaro series, originally designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1973. The reissue has been carefully crafted to remain faithful to the original, while updates in size ensure even more comfortable seating.
In addition to the reissues, Cassina introduces extensions and updates to popular collections by Patricia Urquiola, Michael Anastassiades, and Barber Osgerby.
The lounge version of the Dudet emerges as a natural evolution of the dining armchair, featuring a soft, curved profile that effortlessly captures the comfort of the sofa and armchair.
The new Moncloud armchair, designed by Patricia Urquiola, joins the sofa collection, facilitating versatile lounge configurations for living spaces. In the armchair's design, the juxtaposition of the wooden frame with the upholstered seat becomes more pronounced, conveying a sense of exceptional lightness.
Two years after its debut, Anastassiades' Flutz is revamped in a new version without armrests, offering both high and low back variations. Its essential design draws inspiration from the graceful and airy movements of figure skating.
The minimalist Ordinal dining table, anothe rcreation by the Cypriot designer, comes in a lower version, available in two sizes to elegantly furnish living rooms and lounge areas.
Barber Osgerby's Tamburound collection welcomes two new seating options alongside the existing armchair: another armchair and a backless seat, both adopting the collection's distinctive forms in more relaxed lounge versions.
The year 2024 also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the collaboration with Philippe Starck. To commemorate this milestone, the designer unveils the poetic installation "Somewhere Else", showcasing a never-before-seen collection designed for this special occasion.
"In the elegant confines of a bedroom, a solitary figure captivates the audience’s gaze. Every movement, every flicker of emotion, unfolds like a silent mysterious ballet before the peering eyes, while shadows play upon the walls, weaving illusions that blur the lines between reality and imagination. In this timeless theater of the mind, where anything is possible and poetry is everywhere, the boundaries of time and space dissolve until we are Somewhere Else." _Philippe Starck
At the core of the installation, the Somewhere El-S collection features a series of seating options that echo the intricate craftsmanship of haute couture, as well as the sartorial elegance of luxury luggage and exclusive armchairs. This selection not only reflects Cassina's history of exceptional handcrafted production but also the encounter with Philippe Starck's creative genius.
The new Volage EX-S Night Wood bed offers a fresh take on the majestic, textured design of its precedessor, featuring a headboard in three exquisite wood finishes. This design subtly echoes the detailed uphosltery of the Somewhere EL-S collection, blending seamlessly with its aesthetic.
Cassina's latest arrivals include an array of new accessories and decorative pieces that bring a refined touch to the Details collection. Highlights include the Gibbus mirror by Michael Anastassiades, a re-edition of Charlotte Perriand's Vase à fleurs échancré, new textiles by Patricia Urquiola, and the Brolic collection by emerging designer Bradley L. Bowers. These objects promise to enrich any space with their distinctive, stylish details.
Also highlighted in the Details collection is a new glassware set, created in collaboration with chef Davide Oldani and maître and sommelier Manuele Pirovano. This set showcases a unique shape that includes a bump-out for the nose, allowing for direct drinking from the rim. The innovative H2D'O-V enhances the tasting experience, adding a unique touch to Cassina's signature table art.
The new lamps unveiled at Milan Design Week opens up new opportunities to bring style and refined details to spaces. The 3TO9 lamp by Neri & Hu and Palpebra by the renowned Ico Parisi are more than mere functional objects; they imbue spaces with a minimalist yet captivating design. Furthermore, the reissue of the Eames Lighting Collection marks another significant addition to Cassina's catalog, showcasing the legacy of another masterful duo in the history of design.
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