Cassina

Founded by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda in 1927, the company launched industrial design in Italy during the 50’s by taking a completely new approach which saw a shift from handcraftsmanship to serial production. The company was pioneering in the way that it showed a striking inclination for research and innovation, combining technological skill with traditional craftsmanship. For the first time important architects and designers were involved and encouraged to envision new designs to be transformed into projects, a characteristic that still distinguishes the company. Today Cassina continues to represent new ways of living, creating complete and harmonious settings that bring together the best of design for each area of the home.

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Cassina furniture - crucially influenced by Le Corbusier

Since 1964, Cassina has the exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture the design classics by Le Corbusier. Up to date, the classic pieces have not lost anything of its performance, on the contrary, especially in modern residential and contract environments it fit excellent. This is due to the conviction of Le Corbusier that binomial forms almost perfect fit in a three dimensional world. The outdoor collectionen was developed on the basis of drawings by Cassina, which Le Corbusier had created around 1930.

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