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"His irony is the key to shifting the optical and cerebral point of view, constantly leading him into a realm very close to what is usually referred to as Surrealism."
(Philippe Daverio, “Lo sguardo poetico”, in Carlo Orsi. Miracoli a Milano, catalogo della mostra [Palazzo Morando, Milano, 31 ottobre 2024-2 febbraio 2025], a cura di Giangiacomo Schiavi e Giovanni Terruzzi, Moebius, Milano, p. 39)
Founded in 1927, Cassina is one of the most iconic companies in Italian design worldwide. Renowned for its ability to combine craftsmanship with innovation, Cassina played a key role in transforming furniture-making from artisanal production to industrial design.
Starting in the 1950s, the company collaborated with some of the greatest masters of architecture and design, helping to shape the modern Italian style. Among the most celebrated names are Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti, Gio Ponti, and Mario Bellini.
Cassina stands out for its deep respect for the historical heritage of design, paired with continuous research aimed at the future. Its furnishings—featured in museums and homes around the world—embody a perfect balance of culture, functionality, and aesthetics.
"His irony is the key to shifting the optical and cerebral point of view, constantly leading him into a realm very close to what is usually referred to as Surrealism."
(Philippe Daverio, “Lo sguardo poetico”, in Carlo Orsi. Miracoli a Milano, catalogo della mostra [Palazzo Morando, Milano, 31 ottobre 2024-2 febbraio 2025], a cura di Giangiacomo Schiavi e Giovanni Terruzzi, Moebius, Milano, p. 39)
Founded in 1927, Cassina is one of the most iconic companies in Italian design worldwide. Renowned for its ability to combine craftsmanship with innovation, Cassina played a key role in transforming furniture-making from artisanal production to industrial design.
Starting in the 1950s, the company collaborated with some of the greatest masters of architecture and design, helping to shape the modern Italian style. Among the most celebrated names are Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti, Gio Ponti, and Mario Bellini.
Cassina stands out for its deep respect for the historical heritage of design, paired with continuous research aimed at the future. Its furnishings—featured in museums and homes around the world—embody a perfect balance of culture, functionality, and aesthetics.
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