LC Ginori Plates (Collektion Chandigarh) from Cassina

Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation

Cassina takes its inspiration from the genius of Le Corbusier for a collection of three trays in pure, unglazed porcelain. These trays borrow some of the bas-relief symbols chosen for the walls of the buildings of Chandigarh, the city designed in the 1950s and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The same procedure can be seen in Marseille in the Unité d’Habitation on the sculptures moulées, symbolic designs embedded by Le Corbusier in the concrete – béton brut – taken from his figurative portfolio. Each tray, made by Ginori 1735, includes a design sketched by the Master in 1956: the open hand symbolising peace (square tray with rounded corners), the fish (round tray), the movement of the sun (rectangular tray).

Care instructions

Unglazed ceramic is the result of the first firing in the kiln. It has a porous surface, as it is not glazed in further firing processes in the kiln, and therefore absorbs any liquids that are on its surface.

We recommend the use of a soft, dry cloth for dusting

It is expressly pointed out that the product is not suitable for food. It should also be noted that contact with oil, acids and organic materials that could be absorbed by the surface of the product must be avoided.

To remove stains, we recommend using lukewarm water with a neutral detergent or a small amount of white vinegar. As the surface is porous, it will darken due to the absorption of liquids. We therefore recommend allowing the product to dry completely so that it regains its original colour.