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Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the conditions of equilibrium, this bookcase is nothing short of a manifesto for Cassina’s design and construction capabilities. After a lengthy period of research and development, ably assisted by state-of-the-art technology, the company’s designers created a production prototype of the original 1940 piece that architect Franco Albini made as a one-off for his Milan home. Respecting the authentic underlying concept of the design, with its compelling experimental feel, as well as its surprisingly spare, linear looks, today’s model preserves the minimal ideal of the original: a feeling of air and light so that the books and objets seem to float free. Thus does Cassina restore to the contemporary world of design one of its most emblematic artefacts, a piece that has acquired the status of a work of art, as magical now as it was when it was first seen. It is now also available in an exclusive limited edition in ashwood stained black with stainless steel metallic caps and elements.
Item No.
838 03
Dimensions
205 W – 55,5 D – 266 H. All measurements are in cm.
Details & finishing
Base: MDF panel, ash sheers thickness mm 1, frame in massive ash wood
Metal rod frame powder lacquered matt black
Shelves in extra light tempered and layered glass, polish edge (thickness mm 7)
Uprights and shelves crossboards in massive ash wood
External braces and glass shelves support braces: stainless steel rod
Hardware for assembling: satined and matt lacquered brass
AVP chemical finishing hematite colour
Wooden parts finishing: natural, matt finishing.
Delivery & returns
Delivered to you in 10 – 12 weeks.
The estimated arrival date is determined by the brand inventory, purchase date and the recipient's location. See our shipping policy.
Cassina, founded in Meda in 1927, launched industrial design in Italy during the 1950s by taking a completely new approach that saw a shift from handcraftsmanship to serial production. The company has always had a pioneering attitude thanks to its commitment to research and innovation, combining avant-garde technological skill with traditional craftsmanship. Over the years, it has worked with important architects, designers and creatives to envision new forms and transform them into projects. Today, ‘The Cassina Perspective’ expresses the company’s vision and values through an eclectic collection where innovative products and icons from the Modern Movement come together to create welcoming environments, dialoguing according to a unique design code based on excellence.
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