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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Mario Bellini “CAB 413” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Blue Leather, 1977, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB 413” dining chair for Cassina, blue leather, designed 1977, set of eight The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relati...
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair in Teak with Carta di Zucchero
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Pierre Jeanneret 1960 Capitol Complex Armchair combines luxurious craftsmanship and sustainable materials. Crafted from teak wood and upholstered in a very durable Carta di Zucc...
Fabric, Teak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Lacquered, 1965, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Sca...
Walnut, Plywood
$7,750 / item
533 Doron Hotel Indoor by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The 533 Doron Hotel Indoor by Cassina is a modern and functional piece of furniture. It is designed to maximize comfort and create an inviting atmosphere in any room. With its bright...
Wood
iMaestri Le Corbusier 9 Stool in Mud Enamel Frame by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The iMaestri Le Corbusier 9 Stool from Cassina is characterized by a polished enamel steel frame with a free standing saddle leather seat creating a modern and timeless look. Built w...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Tabouret Meribel Stool in Black Oak by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Charlotte Perriand designed pieces that were meant to be comfortably used and enjoyed in a space; the Meribel stool does just that. These stools can be used alone as additional seati...
Oak
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Green Lacquered, 1960, Set of 16
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of sixteen. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famou...
Straw, Wood
Pair of armchairs mod. Torso by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Rivoli, IT
Pair of armchairs model Torso designed by architect Paolo Degannello and produced by Cassina in the 1980s This is how Architect Degannello describes the design of the Torso armchairs...
Metal
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Mustard Leather, 1977, Set of 12
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Mustard yellow leather, Italy, 1977, set of twelve. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by...
Leather
Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret 1960 Capitol Complex Armchair in Oak with Vinaccia
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The timeless elegance of the Pierre Jeanneret 1960 Capitol Complex Armchair makes it a sought-after piece of modern design. This set of two chairs features quality Oak frames, with l...
Fabric, Oak
Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada for Cassina Armchairs, Italy 1958
By Nino Zoncada, Cassina
Located in Almelo, NL
Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada armchairs for Cassina, Italy 1958. These original armchairs model "1101" were designed by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada and manufactured by the Italian company C...
Fabric, Wood
$19,150 / item
944 Soriana 3-Seat Sofa in Tess Look Bianco
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Cassina was established in 1927 in the Northern region of Brianza, Italy, an area noted for its skilled artisans and woodworkers. Rooted in high quality Italian craftsmanship Cassina...
Chrome
Tentazioni armchair designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Cassina in 1973
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tentazioni armchair designed by Mario Bellini and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1973. The project stemmed from Bellini's desire to create an alternative to the rigid and classic se...
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Set for Cassina, Sand Beige, 1969, Set of 3
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, pair of Lounge Chairs and pouf, sand beige Leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana"...
Leather, Plastic
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “CAB” 414 dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977, set of three. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide desi...
Leather
Modernist Design Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs by Cassina, Set in Leather
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Renens, CH
A set of two Utrecht armchairs by one of the founders of the 1920s “De Stijl” movement, Gerrit Rietveld. Very rare white colour leather, no longer in production, excellent conditio...
Leather
1980s Set of Four Werther Toffoloni for Cassina / Atelier Dining Arm Chairs
By Werther Toffoloni, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Dining Chairs, designed in the 1980s by Werther Toffoloni for Cassina. They were distributed by Atelier International. The frames of the chairs are lacquered in...
Steel
$11,766Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Italian Design: Ico Parisi 856 Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Renens, CH
A pair of “856” lounge chairs by Ico Parisi for Cassina, produced during the 1950s in Italy. The chairs have been beautifully re-upholstered in new dark brown semi-aniline leathe...
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Total Black, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa'...
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1977, Set of 12
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1977, set of twelve. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Leather
$5,500 / item
944 Soriana Ottoman in Tess Look Bianco by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The accompanying piece to the pair of Soriana armchairs, this ottoman is as plush in feel as in its looks. This piece features the iconic struttura cromata design, appearing to only ...
Chrome
Italian mid-century modern sofa mod. 801 by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern sofa mod. 801 by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, 1950s Couch model 801 in wood and fabric. The frame is wooden and the legs are turned. Metal feet. Upholstery ...
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Natural Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, natural leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relat...
Leather
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Green Lacquered, 1960, Set of 12
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, green lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of twelve. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous...
Straw, Wood
1990s Cassina Cannaregio Two Seat Loveseat Sofa / Lounge by Gaetano Pesce
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cannaregio Sofa, initially designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1987. This set was produced in Italy in the early 1990s. It is composed of two modular sections, each se...
Steel
Ico Parisi, Eight armchairs mod. 814, prod. Cassina, 1961
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare set of eight armchairs production Cassina design Ico and Luisa Parisi model 814 year 1961. Black lacquered wooden frame, upholstered seat and backrest and covered in red color ...
Velvet, Wood
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1978, set of six The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the relation...
Leather
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Brown, 1972
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" three-seater modular sofa for Cassina, brown velvet and wood, Italy, 1972 The “Pianura” living room set is a great expression of the minimalism and elegance ...
Fabric, Wood
Cassina Model Lazy Working Chair Blue Leather Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy working armchair for Cassina Blue leather. Feet made of aluminium.
Aluminum
Cassina “MyWorld” 4-Seat Sectional Sofa in Geometric-Print Canvas
By Cassina
Located in Barrowford, GB
An iconic “MyWorld” 244 82 0A 3-seat sectional-sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house of Cassina. In a world of temporary pleasures, Cassina create beautiful furnitur...
Fabric
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Bordeaux Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, bordeaux leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Leather
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of four. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the re...
Steel
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Leather