The Nuage bookcase, by Cassina, is a masterpiece of artistic expression and Italian elegance, a creation that transforms storage into art.
Its modular design invites a world of possibilities, adapting fluidly to your space while making a bold, unique statement.

 Designed by the great Charlotte Perriand, Nuage is part of iMaestri collection, a selection of the most prestigious pieces of furniture from Cassina’s entire curriculum, which boasts collaborations with some of the greatest designers in the history of art such as Le Corbusier.

Cassina Nuage bookcase from the iMaestri collection, signed by great masters of interior design

The Cassina Nuage bookcase, part of the iconic iMaestri collection, is a true emblem of exclusive design signed by renowned masters of interior craftsmanship.
Conceived by the visionary Charlotte Perriand, this modular marvel reflects a harmonious blend of form and function, embodying both sophistication and versatility.

From 2012, as a world exclusive, the Nuage Bookcase Family is part of the Cassina Collection I Maestri, among other unique pieces of furniture from great minds like Carlo Scarpa and Gerrit Thomas Rietveld.
From the realism of Franco Albini to the sophistication of Frank Lloyd Wright, to be part of iMaestri is to be recognised as an interpreter of excellence in interior design.

Nuage bookcase, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

With its adaptable features and diverse materials, the Cassina Nuage bookcase is crafted to harmonize with any interior, fulfilling both aesthetic and practical demands effortlessly.

Every detail of the Cassina Nuage bookcase is thoughtfully designed for functionality and style.
The widths and thicknesses of its horizontal shelves vary, accommodating diverse storage needs for books and objects, emphasizing the practicality of each choice. 

The modular framework can be customized with a range of versatile elements, from removable trays to sliding doors and panels, offering flexible configurations to suit any preference.

Story and essence of Cassina Nuage bookcase

The origins of Nuage go back to the Far East in the 1940s, and more precisely to the Imperial Palace in Kyoto where Perriand got the idea for her modular bookcase, observing a series of shelves arranged to form the outline of a cloud.

This unconventional display ignited her vision for modularity and creative flexibility, laying the groundwork for what would become the Nuage, a bookcase that celebrates freedom in form and function.

The perfection behind the Nuage design originates from its asymmetric design, offering a wide range of customizable configurations suited to various needs and functions.

Its intersecting lines, minimalist shapes, vibrant color contrasts as well as the balance of open and closed spaces allow for refined solutions of chromatic and spatial composition, as if it were a neo-plasticist painting rendered three-dimensionally, and in which singularity and multiplicity are continually intertwined without mixing.

The rationalist mind of Charlotte Perriand

Charlotte Perriand was a central figure in the avant-garde movement that reshaped aesthetic values and modern living in the early twentieth century.
Renowned for her contributions to interior design, she envisioned spaces that embodied a new lifestyle approach, emphasizing both functionality and beauty.

Her career was launched with acclaim thanks to r her Bar under the Roof at the 1927 Salon d’Automne, crafted from nickel-plated copper and anodized aluminum.
That same year, she began a significant collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.

Perriand’s explorations of materials—especially bamboo during her time in Japan—brought unique textures and forms to her creations. 

Later, her works gained international recognition through commissions from Air France and other institutions, solidifying her legacy as a designer committed to innovative rationalism, now celebrated in iMaestri collection.

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