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.
French Mid-Century Channel Stitched Leather Ottoman, Light Brown
By Airborne International, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Mid-Century ottoman manufactured by Airborne International features distinctive channel-stitched natural leather construction. Brown leather develops rich patina through veget...
Leather
Mauve Leather and Antique Brass Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the Inheritance Seating options, the Ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered in ...
Steel
Grey Waxed Leather Ottoman with Charcoal Powdercoat Frame
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ottoman from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a versatile piece to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This ottoman is upholstered in a light grey waxed ...
Steel
$1,650
H 16.93 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage ottoman or stool De Sede style from patinated brown grey black leather with black plastic feet Italy 1970s. The upholstered leather cloth shows stitched c...
Leather
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Ottoman Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage De Sede DS 44 neck leather ottoman pouf This DS-44 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick, natural hide. ...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$8,652 / item
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Bold Ottoman in Taupe Fabric with Black Gold Legs by Elisa Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Elisa Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This family of products makes a bold statement with its generous cylindrical foot, connecting its structural perimeter while delimiting the objects that compose it. The distinctive metal rim that supports the seats, the tables, the cabinets, graphically encompasses the material with which they are made. This is beautifully portrayed in the tables, where the marble tabletop matches with the legs in turned marble, or with the armchairs featuring leather seats and legs of the same color. With the massive dimensions and the softness of the fittings, the materials are enhanced in their characteristics creating a sculptural effect and giving a distinct personality to each element of the collection. Structure: Die casted aluminum on the angular elements and extruded aluminum for the supporting structure on the perimeter. Internal structure in wood with metal supporting frame. Cushions: Back cushions in high grammage wadding with internal rubber insert. Seat cushions in polyurethane rubber of different densities. Covers: Back covers are completely removable for both fabric and leather versions. Base: The sofa, armchair and ottoman are based on the Bold family of castings. The Bold castings are made of Italian aluminum, die casted inhouse at Ghidini1961. Polished manually, and lacquered with a transparent finish to guarantee a long lasting durability. Additional Information: Materials: Brass, fabric Upholstery: Taupe Fabric...
Fabric
Stone Leather and Antique Nickel Ottoman
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to pair with any of the inheritance seating options, the ottoman is a great addition to add a lounge element to your seating arrangement. This variation is upholstered i...
Steel
$5,852 / item
H 13.39 in Dm 46.46 in
Zanotta Scott Pouf in Brown Nappa Leather with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Scott Pouf in Brown Nappa Leather with Polished Aluminum Frame by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Polished aluminum alloy or nickel-plated glossy black feet. Base in multilayered wood. Upholstery in polyurethane/ polyester fibre. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable external quilted cover...
Aluminum
Unused Vintage Cassina Ottoman
By Cassina
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This exceptional vintage ottoman by Cassina, dating from circa 1990, is a rare and striking example of Italian design excellence. Originally destined for the Louis Vuitton store...
Chrome
Leather Ottoman in Camel, Large, Talabartero Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The leather poufs and pillows in this collection are inspired by the equestrian heritage of Colombia’s coffee growing region. Talabartero translates as ‘master saddler’, and the coll...
Leather
Giorgetti Otto Pouf Ottoman in Olive Nubuck Leather and Extractable Pewter Table
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Tulsa, OK
Giorgetti’s Otto pouf ottoman plays on the surprise effect: the padded foam seat reveals a removable, swivel table in painted steel. These comfortable and attractive seats are uphols...
Steel
Kartell - Lunam Pouf Orsetto by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Tulsa, OK
Lunam Pouf Orsetto Patricia Urquiola LUNAM is an enchanting living space furniture collection inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of a lunar landscape. An essential, painted metal stru...
Steel
Giorgetti Caddy Wing Chair + Ottoman in Anthracite Leather
By Carlo Colombo
Located in Tulsa, OK
Caddy Chair and Ottoman are made by Giorgetti SpA. Giorgetti has been making furniture in Italy for over 120 years. Giorgetti has developed a mastery for the art of wood and use of...
Steel
Kartell - Lunam Sofa Orsetto by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Tulsa, OK
LUNAM is an enchanting living space furniture collection inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of a lunar landscape. An essential, painted metal structure supports generously dimensioned...
Metal, Steel
Kartell - Lunam Armchair Orsetto by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Tulsa, OK
Lunam Armchair Orsetto Patricia Urquiola LUNAM is an enchanting living space furniture collection inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of a lunar landscape. An essential, painted metal ...
Steel
Set of Black Leather Dining Chair with Mocha Stained Ash Wood Leg, Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Tulsa, OK
Diva dining chair by Poltrona Frau This chair has a curled top on the backrest which is a stylish reference to the classics objects. The folds on the corners of the seat as well as the biconical springs for suspension are coming from a long tradition. The seat frame and back are padded and is in birch plywood. Shell in rigid moulded polyurethane. Base and legs in mocha stained solid ash wood. Upholstery is Pelle Frau black leather. Additional photos show detail of construction and a custom velvet upholstered version available for order of the diva chair...
Leather, Wood
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The Brooklyn-based designer is adept at styles ranging from austere to over-the-top, espousing an architectural, detail-oriented approach also evident in his line of furniture and lighting.
