{"id":63435,"date":"2026-02-13T08:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/?page_id=63435"},"modified":"2026-02-13T08:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:44:21","slug":"cassina-the-italian-editor-of-modernism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/cassina-the-italian-editor-of-modernism\/","title":{"rendered":"Cassina: The Italian Editor of Modernism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Founded in 1927 in Meda, Italy, Cassina is one of the houses that shaped moder<\/a> desig\u00a0into officially recognized heritage.<\/em>
More than a manufacturer, Cassina operates as a design editor<\/strong>: authorized re-editions, precise proportions, material excellence, and controlled industrial production define its approach.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Origins: From Cabinetmaking to Industrial Design<\/h2>\n\n\n

Founded by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina, the company began as a cabinetmaking workshop.
In post-war Italy, rapid economic growth transformed furniture<\/a> into a field of both technical and aesthetic experimentation.<\/p>\n

Cassina made a strategic shift<\/strong>: moving from bespoke craftsmanship<\/a> to high-quality industrial production capable of engaging with modern architecture.
This transition did not abandon traditional expertise; it integrated it into a rationalized production system.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The company gradually established itself as a structuring force in Italian design<\/strong>, contributing to the development of a rigorous and internationally recognizable design language.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Model 683 chair, 1954. Design Carlo De Carli, produced by Cassina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1965: iMaestri and Editorial Legitimacy<\/h2>\n\n\n

In 1965, Cassina launched the iMaestri<\/strong> collection and introduced a defining principle: reissuing major modernist works with the approval of rights holders, strict respect for original drawings, and uncompromising production standards.<\/p>\n

Within this framework, the company secured the re-edition rights to works by iconic designers<\/a>:
Le Corbusier<\/strong>, Pierre Jeanneret<\/strong>, and Charlotte Perriand<\/strong>.
Models such as the LC1, LC2, and LC4 became international references.
The archives and rights related to Le Corbusier\u2019s work are managed today by the Fondation Le Corbusier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This approach fundamentally transformed the status of modernist furniture. These were no longer inspired pieces but certified, documented editions.<\/p>\n\n\n

Italian Design in the 1960s and 1970s<\/h2>\n\n\n

Cassina\u2019s role extends beyond the re-edition of Corbusian modernism.
During the 1960s and 1970s, Italy became a laboratory of formal innovation.<\/p>\n

Through collaborations with Gio Ponti<\/strong>, Vico Magistretti<\/strong>, Tobia Scarpa<\/strong>, and later Gaetano Pesce<\/strong> and Patricia Urquiola<\/strong>, Cassina developed a hybrid identity where architectural rigor and Italian sensuality coexist.<\/p>\n

This balance between structural discipline and expressive freedom defines the brand\u2019s core identity.<\/p>\n\n\n

Iconic Pieces and Formal Permanence<\/h2>\n\n\n

Several pieces embody Cassina\u2019s authority:<\/p>\n

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LC4 Chaise Longue
Soriana by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
the Maralunga<\/strong><\/a> sofa by Vico Magistretti
Superleggera by Gio Ponti<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

These objects<\/a> have remained relevant for decades.
Their longevity rests on structural precision, balanced proportions, and constructive coherence.<\/p>\n

Their endurance is not rooted in nostalgia but in the clarity of their design.<\/p>\n\n\n

Material and Craftsmanship<\/h2>\n\n\n

\nCassina maintains a strong commitment to material quality and fabrication standards.
\nLeatherwork, precision wood joinery, textile research, and the development of internal structures combine technical expertise with ongoing innovation.\n<\/p>\n

\nEditorial responsibility demands accuracy.
\nRespecting original proportions, preserving the designer\u2019s intent, and ensuring production quality are integral to the process.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

Cassina in the International Landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n

\nWithin modern design, each major house occupies a distinct position.\n<\/p>\n

\nWhile some brands focused on expanding the reach of modernism, Cassina consolidated its editorial legitimacy in Italy.
\nIt functions as an institutional guarantor of modernist heritage.\n<\/p>\n

\nThis stance sets the brand apart. Cassina does not follow trends; it structures history.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

Cassina Today<\/h2>\n\n\n

Part of the Haworth Group since 2019, Cassina continues to balance archive and innovation.
Its catalogue brings together certified re-editions and contemporary creations without diluting identity.
To explore current collections and official archives, visit the website of Cassina<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Why Cassina Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n

Cassina represents a precise vision of design luxury: authority<\/strong>.
The authority of legitimate editions, a mastered modernist vocabulary, and sustained cultural continuity.<\/p>\n

It embodies the Italian dimension of international modernism: structured, institutional, and enduring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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