Cassina is a renowned Italian furniture brand, established in 1927, celebrated for its innovative design and craftsmanship.
It merges traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, offering iconic pieces by designers like Le Corbusier and Gerrit Rietveld.
Cassina’s collections reflect a perfect blend of timeless elegance and contemporary style.

Italian luxury design of Cassina Chairs

Cassina chairs epitomize the pinnacle of Italian luxury furniture design, blending timeless elegance with innovative craftsmanship. As one of the most prestigious brands in the sector, Cassina has produced iconic pieces like the Cab 412 by Mario Bellini and the LC1 Le Corbusier.

Design luxury chairs signed by Cassina

For this article, Esperiri‘s team of interior designers has selected five designer chairs, perfectly adaptable to different contexts and visions, for an interior design that perfectly reflects your desires.

699 Superleggera

The Cassina 699 Superleggera, an evolution of Gio Ponti‘s classic design, embodies a remarkable balance of delicacy and strength, reflecting the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship.

This armless version of the Leggera features a slim, wooden frame made of ash wood or American walnut, which, despite its slender appearance, is structurally robust.
Its minimalist lines are meticulously crafted to join seamlessly, ensuring both elegance and durability.

The 699 Superleggera versatility allows it to harmonize with both classical and modern interiors.
Its timeless appeal is enhanced by a variety of upholstery options, including fabric, leather, or woven cane, and a range of finishes such as natural varnish, matte black, matte white, matte red, and a distinctive bi-colored black and white lacquer.

These choices enable the chair to adapt to any design aesthetic, making it a fitting addition to diverse settings.
Cassina 699 Superleggera stands out as a stunning and enduring piece of furniture that transcends fleeting trends.

LC1 Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier’s LC1 Chair is a timeless classic that seamlessly integrates form and function, conceived to naturally follow the movements of the human body.

Designed in 1928 by Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand and the great Le Corbusier, the LC1 remains competitive with contemporary furniture thanks to its timeless design and modern production methods.

Adhering to Le Corbusier’s Modulor system, which is based on the proportions of the human body, the LC1 functions as an extension of the user, offering ergonomic support and comfort.

The LC1 distinctive quality lies in its ability to move in sync with the body, facilitated by its precision-manufactured components.

The steel rod frame provides structural integrity, while nickel-plated springs connect the upholstery to the base, serving both as the backrest and seat.
This thoughtful design ensures ease of use and daily durability.

The LC1 specific selection of fourteen upholstery choices, including twelve leather options and two fur variants, is tailored to complement its minimalist aesthetic.

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Capitol

The Cassina Capitol Complex Chair masterfully combines modern production techniques with timeless design, epitomizing elegance and simplicity. Recognized as an iconic piece from Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, designed by Le Corbusier, this chair focuses on user comfort while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Its armless design and inverted “V” shaped base, inspired by the original office chair, reflect a forward-thinking approach that remains relevant today.

Constructed from solid oak or Burmese teak, the Capitol Complex Chair features polyurethane padding in varying densities, providing exceptional comfort. This thoughtful design ensures the chair is not only a visually pleasing addition to any space but also a comfortable seating option.

Available finishes for the wooden frame include teak, natural oak, and black stained oak, while upholstery options range from leather to fabric, with the additional choice of a woven finish for both the backrest and seat.
The chair feet are equipped with durable black plastic glides, enhancing its longevity and stability.

Cab

The Cassina Cab Chair, designed by Mario Bellini, is a unique luxury upholstered chair that stands out for its top-to-bottom full leather wrap, a rarity in furniture design apart from sofas.

This chair exudes a formal elegance and sophistication, making it a distinguished addition to any home interior.
The Cab Chair design is inspired by the natural interaction of skin and bones, featuring a free-standing leather structure that gives it a unique silhouette.

The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather meticulously sewn together and trimmed for a precise fit.
This leather cover is then attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and secured with a zipper fastening, creating a seamless and sleek appearance.

The Cab Chair is available in a wide array of leather colors, including grey, briar root, Russian red, blue, taupe, and several hand-shaded options like Marron glace, burgundy, green, blue, and black.
This variety ensures that the chair can easily complement any interior design scheme.

Indochine

The Cassina Indochine Chair, a swivel armchair redesigned from Charlotte Perriand’s LC7 chair, is ideally suited for offices and restaurants due to its blend of timeless elegance and practicality.
Initially created in Vietnam in 1943, the chair was part of a collection showcased at the 1929 Salon d’Automne in Paris, and was co-designed with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.

Cassina’s reinterpretation respects the original design while incorporating wooden elements in place of the initial metal framework.
The Indochine Chair exemplifies adaptability, transforming what materials were available at wartime into a design that transcends trends. It features a framework made entirely of solid walnut wood.

The seat structure is constructed from poplar plywood, upholstered with flexible cold-molded polyurethane foam and polyester resin padding for enhanced comfort. Durable plastic feet provide stability.

Fabric gives the chair a casual look, while leather imparts a dignified air, making the Cassina Indochine Chair a refined and adaptable choice for sophisticated settings.

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