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About this piece
Sofa by Phillipe Starck for Cassina, model 'Strange Thing', Italy, 2002. Sculptural, biomorphic form with a titanium grey shell and red Giano neoprene upholstery. Produced in very limited numbers.
Condition: Very good overall condition with minor wear consistent with age.
Dimensions: 170 cm W x 80 cm D; seat height 43 cm.
Condition: Very good overall condition with minor wear consistent with age.
Dimensions: 170 cm W x 80 cm D; seat height 43 cm.
- Brand & Designer
- Cassina
- Color
- Red
- Style
- Contemporary
- Material
- Other Fabric and Textiles
- Condition
- Excellent
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 170D 80H 70
Design Story
Cassina is one of the most influential names in Italian design, celebrated for combining craftsmanship, architectural modernism, and some of the most iconic furniture creations of the 20th century.
Founded in 1927 in Meda by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, the company originally produced handcrafted wooden furniture before evolving into a pioneer of industrial design in postwar Italy. As modern architecture began reshaping Europe, Cassina became one of the first companies to bridge artisanal tradition with large scale modern production.
The company gained international recognition through collaborations with legendary architects and designers including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. Their furniture designs, particularly the LC4 Chaise Longue and the LC2 Chair, became defining symbols of modernist interiors.
Unlike many furniture brands focused purely on decoration, Cassina approached furniture as part of a broader architectural vision. Its pieces emphasized proportion, innovation, and material quality while maintaining the elegance and refinement associated with Italian craftsmanship.
Over the decades, Cassina also became known for preserving design history through its meticulous production of modernist classics alongside collaborations with contemporary designers. This balance between heritage and innovation helped establish the company as a cornerstone of global design culture.
Today, Cassina furniture is found in luxury homes, galleries, and architect designed interiors around the world. Its legacy reflects the enduring influence of Italian modernism: sophisticated, intellectual, and timeless.
Founded in 1927 in Meda by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, the company originally produced handcrafted wooden furniture before evolving into a pioneer of industrial design in postwar Italy. As modern architecture began reshaping Europe, Cassina became one of the first companies to bridge artisanal tradition with large scale modern production.
The company gained international recognition through collaborations with legendary architects and designers including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. Their furniture designs, particularly the LC4 Chaise Longue and the LC2 Chair, became defining symbols of modernist interiors.
Unlike many furniture brands focused purely on decoration, Cassina approached furniture as part of a broader architectural vision. Its pieces emphasized proportion, innovation, and material quality while maintaining the elegance and refinement associated with Italian craftsmanship.
Over the decades, Cassina also became known for preserving design history through its meticulous production of modernist classics alongside collaborations with contemporary designers. This balance between heritage and innovation helped establish the company as a cornerstone of global design culture.
Today, Cassina furniture is found in luxury homes, galleries, and architect designed interiors around the world. Its legacy reflects the enduring influence of Italian modernism: sophisticated, intellectual, and timeless.
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