Furniture manufacturer Cassina is a prolific design house for more reasons than one: It not only owns the licenses to an exquisite collection of iconic chairs, sofas, tables and other pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries but also produces original works that are characterized by innovation and the finest Italian craftsmanship.
Cassina’s illustrious legacy includes being one of the first companies to bring industrial design to Italy in the 1950s. Founded in 1927 in Meda, Italy, by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, the Italian manufacturing giant originally specialized in bespoke woodworking. In nearly a century since its founding, the company has shown incredible foresight about design trends and the evolution of technology.
In 1964, Cassina signed an exclusive licensing agreement to manufacture furniture by Le Corbusier and his collaborators — such as the LC4 chaise longue made with trailblazing French modernist Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret — a move that would shape the future of the company. Cassina’s I Maestri collection is an ongoing initiative to restyle landmark designs from the 20th century, such as pieces by Gerrit Rietveld (the Red and Blue armchair from 1918), Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Franco Albini and Frank Lloyd Wright. The company preserves the intentions and original styles of their designs but adds updated techniques, materials and processes — rendering them the best possible combination of past, present and future. The brand has also worked with contemporary icons like Zaha Hadid, Gio Ponti and Philippe Starck.
Cassina’s original designs are cutting-edge as well. They include pieces for everyday use, the development of which is guided by comfort and the marriage of Italian craftsmanship with industrial technology.
Some of Cassina’s pieces, both from its contemporary and I Maestri collections, can be found in the collections of museums like the Museum of Modern Art and the Vitra Design Museum. In 2014, the company became part of Haworth in its acquisition of Italian furniture group Poltrona Frau, and in 2015, Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola joined Cassina as its art director, leading the brand into its next century of inventive style.
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Le Corbusier Cassina Ginori 1735 “La Main Ouverte” Porcelain Tray
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking “La Main Ouverte” (The Open Hand) porcelain tray, produced by Richard Ginori 1735 exclusively for Cassina in collaboration with the Fondation Le Corbusier. Part of Cassin...
Porcelain
Le Corbusier Unglazed Porcelain Tray by Cassina, Mid-Century Italy
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
TRay designed by Cassina in collaboration with Ginori 1735 and the Le Corbusier Foundation in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina takes its inspiration from the genius o...
Porcelain
Handcrafted Round Porcelain Serving Tray Leather Handles
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
The porcelain Remo tray features stitched leather handles with snaps you can easily remove for cleaning then snap right back on. The perfect tray for all of your entertaining needs, ...
Leather, Porcelain
$153 / item
H 1.78 in W 13.59 in D 19.3 in
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Oval Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
By Matthew Williamson, Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
Iron
$113 / item
H 1.97 in W 13 in D 8.27 in
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Rectangular Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
By Les Ottomans, Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
Iron
Superb Hand Painted Minton Porcelain Tray
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Large Minton porcelain tray with hand painted wisterias. Raised paste gold and platinum add depth and elegance to this rare example in amethyst and lavender palette. The handles are ...
Platinum
Handmade Chinese Porcelain Bonsai Tray
Located in Asheville, NC
Ionized red areas on leaf shaped cobalt blue Bonsai tray.
$154 / item
H 1.78 in Dm 15.75 in
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Round Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
By Matthew Williamson, Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
Iron
Vintage Porcelain Nautical Tray Made in France
By Ralph Lauren, Jonathan Adler, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage porcelain tray brings a playful yet polished sensibility to any setting, effortlessly balancing charm and sophistication. Crafted with a smooth, high-gloss finish, the p...
Porcelain
$762Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 16.07 in D 6.42 in L 0.79 in
Vintage French Ceramic Tray by Gustave Reynaud / Le Mûrier
By Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century French ceramic tray by Gustave Reynaud for Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). Long, rectangular-shaped tray in rustic earthenware and decor featuring a stylised plant motif that Re...
Ceramic
$147Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.5 in W 8.25 in D 6.25 in
Richard Ginori Italian Fruits Hors d'Oeuvres Oval Serving Platter Tray Plate 8"
By Richard Ginori
Located in Dayton, OH
Richard Ginori Italian Antico Doccia scalloped oval serving tray / platter featuring hand-painted scattered fruits and flowers with a blue scalloped trim and gold accents on the bord...
Porcelain
Handcrafted Modern Porcelain Oblong Tray Leather Handles
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
The Remo Long tray is a truly beautiful and versatile piece. Equally at home as a serving platter as it is on a desk. The tray features our lovely stitched leather handles with snaps...
Leather, Porcelain
$629Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.38 in W 7.68 in D 6.11 in
RICHARD GINORI 1735 X Pomellato Vide Poche or Change Tray
By Richard Ginori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Ginori 1735 for Pomellato rectangular porcelain vide poche, change tray, or pocket emptier / Made in Italy Original mark on the base / comes in original box Width: 8 inches, ...
Porcelain
Union Bavaria Porcelain Tray and Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Union Bavaria porcelain tray and candlesticks - a lovely pair. Small tray and pair of candlesticks with beautiful yellow pattern rim - works with contemporary and traditional setting...
Porcelain
$125Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.6 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Le Volte Celesti, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tray Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 28x38cm oval tray is part of Le Volte Celesti collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. The classic and versatile shape is a must-have inside any home to embellish a table or beautify a wall. This tray is embellished with antique vault...
Porcelain
$629Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.78 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Richard Ginori 1735 Square Porcelain Tray with Papyrus Print
By Richard Ginori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Ginori 1735 Magnifico square porcelain vide poche tray or plate decorated with papyrus print flaring outward from the center and a glinting Greek key design in platinum aroun...
Porcelain