Cassina Armchairs
Italian
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.
Find a collection of new and vintage Cassina furniture on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1970s
Creator: Cassina
Le Corbusier Set of 2 White Leather Armchairs Model, LC1 for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and manufactured for Cassina, famous Italian furniture manufacture in 1970s period.
Both chairs are original signed, low number early edit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pianura Armchair in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Mario Bellini
Producer - Cassina
Model - Pianura Armchairs
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 104 cm x Depth 96 cm x Height 66 cm x Seat Height 40 cm
Materials...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
Poltrone "Break 401" di Mario Bellini per Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Conversano, IT
Stupendo e iconico set di 4 poltroncine Break 401 disegnate da Mario Bellini e prodotte da Cassina negli anni 70.
Realizzate con una struttura in acciaio e rivestite di schiuma espan...
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1970s Italian Vintage Cassina Armchairs
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Steel
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Brown leather and metal chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Modèle: Soriana. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 41 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
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Metal
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age of the armchair.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chairs for Cassina, 1977. Italy
A true icon of Made in Italy, Cab is the first chair in the world characterized by a self-supporting leather structure inspir...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
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Metal
Set of Six Cassina Swivel Arm Chairs LC7 by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six swivel arm chairs. Designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret, 1927/1928. Manufactured by Cassina probably in 1970s, Italy.
All chairs are marked. Makers mark / label and production number beneath the seat of each chair.
Executed in dark blue leather and navy blue enameled metal base.
Condition: Wear consistent with use and age. Two of the chairs repaired...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
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Metal
Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original deep red saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back legs feature a bla...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Lasne, BE
Chair in black cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1984
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
LC4 lounge chair in foalhide, leather and metal. Stamped LC4 and Cassina. Seat height: 28 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Italian Cab Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Mario Bellini featuring handstitched black leather upholstery wrapped over internal steel frame. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Italian armchairs, brown leather and chrome-plated steel, Cassina ca. 1970.
By Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian and modern period armchairs in brown leather and chrome-plated steel, produced by Cassina ca. 1970.
Pair of brown leather office or desk armchairs with chrome-plated steel ar...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Afra&Tobia Scarpa 1 Poltrona in Pelle Cassina 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucca, IT
Poltrona, in pelle celeste chiarissima di ottima qualità ,disegnata da Afra & Tobia Scarpa Produzione Cassina 1970 . Ha i piedi neri in metallo.
Una bell...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of velvet Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of Sesann armchairs, created by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 for Cassina.
In perfect original condition, these armchairs are a rare find. Their fabric retains its intense colo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Set of 2 Leather Lounge Armchairs for Cassina, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
Pair of two lounge or armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s period, Italy.
Model No: 684,
Crème color leather original upholstery, steel frame constr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs, model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Paolo Deganello et le groupe Archizoom - AEO armchair
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in TOURS, FR
AEO armchair by Paolo Deganello (co-founder of Archizoom) for Cassina
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Four Black 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of four 'cab' dining chairs model 412, black leather, Italy, 1976
Set of four chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1976. Conceptually, the ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina Crate Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Almelo, NL
Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina crate chairs, Italy 1970s.
Pair of two Gerrit Rietveld' Crate' chairs. These chairs were designed in 1934 and produced by...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Italian Modern LC4 chaise lounge, Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand, Cassina 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather and metal LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1970s.
LC4 armchair or chaise longue, with black metal structure to sup...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld 'Red and Blue Chair'
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in London, GB
A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authentic Manifesto for Neoplasticism, embraced by the Dutch De Stijl movement in 1917. An outlook shared by ...
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1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century modern italian 1970 Armchair Design by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
1970s vintage armchair, Italian manufacture, design by Mario Bellini, Cassina production.
The armchair has an orange leather upholstery
Vintage design in good condition; but the leat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Leather
20th Century Mario Bellini Armchair mod. 684 "Piccola Tentazione" for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
Single armchair model 684 "Piccola Tentazione" by Mario Bellini and designed for Cassina in 1973. "Piccola Tentazione" means in italian "Little temptation".
The armchair was conceiv...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Plywood, Wood
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in leather black and metal . Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the chair. Measure: Seat height 35cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage 1970s Armchairs, Design by Mario Bellini for Cassina Production
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of vintage 1970s armchairs, Italian manufacture, design by Mario Bellini, Cassina production.
The armchair has an orange leather upholster...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Cassina Cab 414 Leather Lounge Chair Armchair China Red / Ox Red
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cab 414 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It´s the armchair version with comfortable seat padding.
It is upholstered in thick saddle lea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Cassina 'Viola d'amore' Armchairs by Piero Martini, Postmodern, Italian design
By Cassina, Piero De Martini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina; 'Viola d'amore' Armchairs; Piero de Martini; Lounge chairs; Postmodern; 1977
Cassina produced these post-modern luxury lounge chairs by Italian designer Piero de Martini....
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Down
Pair AEO Armchairs by Paolo Deganello of Archizoom Associates for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Weesp, NL
The AEO chair was the last product from the Archizoom group, and was designed by Paolo Deganello in 1973 as an unconventional interpretation of a contemporary armchair. Using experim...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cassina Cab 414 Leather Lounge Chair Armchair China Red / Ox Red Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cab 414 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It´s the armchair version with comfortable seat padding.
It is upholstered in thick aniline sa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair in Patinated Leather by Mario Bellini, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking armchair in leather. Designed Mario Bellini and made by Cassina. Great original condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Model AEO, Design by Archizoom Associates, manufactured by Deganello Cassina, I
By Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Model AEO, Design by Archizoom associates, manufactured by Deganello Cassina, Italy, 1975. The base of the chairs is formed from grey plastic and carries a steel frame. The set consi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Iron
LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina 1970S, set of 2
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 2 chairs in cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Metal
CAB 413 cognac leather armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, IT
CAB 413 cognac leather armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
The Cab 413 chair represents the pioneering realization of the world's first chair with a self-supporting l...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier Set of 2 Original Leather Armchairs Model, LC1 for Cassina, 1970's
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and manufactured for Cassina, famous Italian furniture manufacture in 1970s period.
Both chairs are original signed, low number early edi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
mod. "Viola d' Amore" by P. De Martini for Cassina Set of 2 Armchairs Italy 1977
By Piero De Martini, Cassina
Located in Palermo, IT
Very beautiful set of 2 armchairs model "Viola d'amore" by Piero De Martini for Cassina, Meda, 1977. Structure in solid wood, covering in cream fabric.
Literature
G. Gramigna, "Rep...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Mid Century Modern Leather Sesann Frattini Armchair by Cassina Italy 70s
By Gian Franco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Pair of Italian model Sesann armchairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Casina in the 70s.
Body upholstered in black leather and chrome structure.
As detailed in the image of the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This example features green-grey velvet with colored pattern. While the fabric holds strong, re-covering in new fabric is recommended. Head / backrests are adjustable for a cheeky look that never fails to turn heads in the living room. They are also extremely comfortable. The height of the sofa with fully extended headrest is 40 in (100 cm) and 30 in (71 cm) when fully compressed.
It has been professionally laundered and is clean, however, the fabric remains discolored. Structurally sound in every respect and an excellent candidates for re-covering according to decorator's desire.
While origin stories behind the world’s timeless designs vary widely, the story of the Maralunga sofa is one of the best in design lore: As legend has it, when Cassina founder Cesare Cassina first saw the prototype for the piece in the mid-1970s by Italian furniture designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006), he was so disgusted by it that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumbled over itself . . . into the shape the piece would eventually take. (“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” Magistretti allegedly responded.)
Whether it was his accidental adjustment or further consideration of the design, Cassina clearly came around: His company debuted Magistretti’s design in 1973. The Maralunga is characterized by what looks like a slumped backrest but is really an adjustable-height headrest, moved by way of a bicycle chain...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
1970s Pair of 2-Seater Maralunga Sofas by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Organic Modern pair of Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This pair features their original knitted wool upholstery...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Cassina Cab 414 Leather Lounge Chair Armchair White
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cab 414 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It's the armchair version with comfortable seat padding.
It is upholste...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Cassina Cab 414 Leather 4x Lounge Chair Armchair White Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Model Cab 414 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini for Italian manufacturer Cassina.
It's the armchair version with comfortable seat padding.
It is upholstered in thick saddl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cassina Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Cassina armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Cassina armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cassina armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 168 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 211 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs by Cassina were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Cassina armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $466 and can go as high as $61,186, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,095.
Questions About Cassina Armchairs
- What is Cassina?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Cassina is a furniture manufacturer based in Italy. It owns the licenses to an exquisite collection of iconic chairs, sofas, tables and other pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries and also produces original works that are characterized by innovation and the finest Italian craftsmanship. Founded in 1927 in Meda, Italy, by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, the manufacturing giant originally specialized in bespoke woodworking. Throughout its history, the company has demonstrated incredible foresight about design trends and the evolution of technology. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Cassina furniture.