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Cassina 699 Superleggera Chair
The Timeless Elegance of the Cassina 699 Superleggera Chair: A Tribute to Gio Ponti’s Vision. When we discuss icons of modern design, certain names effortlessly rise to the forefront—Gio Ponti is undoubtedly one of them. His innovative spirit and aesthetic vision have left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. Among his celebrated works, the Cassina 699 Superleggera chair stands out as a masterpiece that exemplifies both form and function, capturing the essence of Italian design. A Brief Introduction to Gio Ponti Born in 1891, Gio Ponti was not just a furniture designer; he was an architect, industrial designer, artist, and writer. His diverse skills culminated in a…
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Cassina Celebrates 50 Years of Cassina iMaestri Collection
Cassina Celebrates 50 Years of Cassina iMaestri Collection: A Legacy of Iconic Furniture Design. Infinito bookshelf designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg 2023 marks a significant milestone for Cassina, as the renowned Italian furniture brand commemorates the 50th anniversary of its iMaestri Collection. This collection, launched in 1973, has become synonymous with modern and timeless furniture design, featuring pieces by some of the most influential architects and designers of the 20th century. The Genesis of iMaestri Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti The iMaestri Collection was conceived as a tribute to the legacy of great masters of architecture and design. Founder Cesare Cassina realized the importance of preserving and…
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Molteni D.153 Armchair
Molteni D.153 armchair: Gio Ponti’s iconic armchair is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. Designed in 1953, the D.153.1 armchair is part of the furnishings of Gio Ponti’s private home in Via Dezza in Milan. The frame is in satin-finished brass, the upholstery in two-tone leather or Rubelli “Punteggiato” fabric. The fabric, designed by Ponti in 1934, reinterprets the centuries-old technique of velvet, updating it with contemporary patterns, such as the tight sequences of staggered stamps in colour gradation. The D.153.1 armchair enriches the furnishings of the Gio Ponti Collection, presented at the Salone del Mobile 2012. Gio Ponti Giovanni Ponti, known as Gio (Milan, 18…
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Textile Folding Doors
Design textile folding doors at the service of your projects. A bit of history Dooor is the project of a young entrepreneur who decided to make use of the experience gained in the family business, a company specialising in the production of folding doors that was founded by his grandfather in 1962. The folding door made its debut in the 50s, inspired by the ideas of various architects on modern housing: it is a furnishing accessory that can be used to open up, divide or screen off an indoor area according to the desired layout. The Dooor brand’s collection of folding doors maintains these unique functional features while broadening…
