Design
December 25, 2014
Cassina ixc. Aoyama Flagship Store Showcases New Must-See Items
Cassina ixc. Aoyama
Announcing a New Collaboration with Young Italian Designer Luca Nichetto
New Items for 2012 on Display
Looking towards the next generation, Cassina has newly appointed young Italian designer Luca Nichetto for their first collaboration, the “LA MISE” sofa. Also featured are the “SLED” sofa, born from a new project by Rodolfo Dordoni with Cassina following “Pirotta” and “Eloro,” and the “VELIERO” bookshelf, a phantom design originally created by Franco Albini in 1940 for his own home on Via De Toni in Milan. These new items are now on display at Cassina ixc. Aoyama.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by Cassina ixc.
Higher Seat Height for Enhanced Comfort
The “LA MISE” sofa, designed by Luca Nichetto, is casual yet soft, evoking the feel of a luxurious dress. Each part is crafted with meticulous, complex processes, resembling a single, continuous piece of haute couture. The zigzag stitching is applied over the sewn fabric, creating a sophisticated finish. The stitching, available in a palette of colors (black, white, red, yellow), stands out against the compact, smooth fabric. Folds naturally formed along the form and silhouette create a variety of expressions. The freely moving armrests, like feathers, gently embrace the body.
“LA MISE” Sofa
1-Seater (W880×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥399,000 to ¥882,000
2-Seater (W1560×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥630,000 to ¥1,218,000
2-Seater Wide (W1800×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥693,000 to ¥1,470,000
3-Seater (W2280×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥882,000 to ¥1,785,000
1-Seater (W880×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥399,000 to ¥882,000
2-Seater (W1560×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥630,000 to ¥1,218,000
2-Seater Wide (W1800×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥693,000 to ¥1,470,000
3-Seater (W2280×D850×H820・SH450) from ¥882,000 to ¥1,785,000
Reclining Headrests for Enhanced Functionality
The “SLED” sofa features curved plywood for the back and armrests, harmonizing with its structure. The soft, comfortable cushions create a light impression. The rear section functions as both a backrest and a bookshelf. The 3-seater model includes a side table or bench seat. A version without the rear shelf, the “SLED Slim” sofa, which can be placed against a wall, is also available.
“SLED” Sofa (Feather Padding)
2-Seater Armless (W1740×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥819,000
3-Seater Armless (W2610×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥1,155,000
3-Seater (Right/Left 2-Seat Sofa + Left/Right Bench) (W2610×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥1,008,000
3-Seater (Right/Left 2-Seat Sofa + Left/Right Coffee Table) (W2610×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥966,000
2-Seater Bench (W1740×D870×H350) from ¥504,000
2-Seater Armless (W1740×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥819,000
3-Seater Armless (W2610×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥1,155,000
3-Seater (Right/Left 2-Seat Sofa + Left/Right Bench) (W2610×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥1,008,000
3-Seater (Right/Left 2-Seat Sofa + Left/Right Coffee Table) (W2610×D1150×H780-960・SH350) from ¥966,000
2-Seater Bench (W1740×D870×H350) from ¥504,000
A Bookshelf That Creates an Illusion of Floating Books
The “VELIERO” bookshelf, designed by Franco Albini, evokes sailing ships with its form and structure. Layers of glass shelves are suspended by steel wires from an ash wood mast (beam), creating a remarkable balance. It exudes a sense of lightness and transparency, a poetic fusion of advanced technology and design.
Available in Five Colors: Blue, Red, Yellow, Black, and White
The “ZIG-ZAG” chair, designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. In addition to the existing cherry wood finish, new versions are available in natural ash and in color finishes with an open-pore treatment on the ash wood for the back, seat, support, and base, emphasizing the wood grain.
Sofa Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Two new versions of the “UTRECHT” sofa, already part of the i Maestri Collection, have been added: a 2-seater and a 3-seater with a straight back, allowing for placement along walls. The straight version is also available in leather for the 3-seater.
“UTRECHT” Sofa
2-Seater Straight
Dimensions | W1185×D850×H700・SH370,AH490
Price | from ¥441,000 to ¥819,000
3-Seater Straight
Dimensions | W1600×D850×H700・SH370,AH490
Price | from ¥567,000 to ¥1,029,000
2-Seater Straight
Dimensions | W1185×D850×H700・SH370,AH490
Price | from ¥441,000 to ¥819,000
3-Seater Straight
Dimensions | W1600×D850×H700・SH370,AH490
Price | from ¥567,000 to ¥1,029,000
Focus on the Texture of "VICTORIA LEATHER"
In anticipation of the 40th anniversary of the “MARALUNGA” sofa next year, a new VICTORIA LEATHER option has been added. This leather, made from carefully selected North European cowhides, is aniline-dyed and then processed into nubuck. Each hide develops a unique texture over time due to its individual characteristics and aging.
“MARALUNGA” VICTORIA LEATHER
1-Seater (W970×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥892,500
2-Seater (W1620×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,302,000
2-Seater Wide (W1890×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,617,000
3-Seater (W2350×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,869,000
3-Seater Wide (W2720×H895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,963,500
Ottoman (W885×D590×H490) ¥451,500
1-Seater (W970×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥892,500
2-Seater (W1620×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,302,000
2-Seater Wide (W1890×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,617,000
3-Seater (W2350×D895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,869,000
3-Seater Wide (W2720×H895×H730~1030・SH465,AH560) ¥1,963,500
Ottoman (W885×D590×H490) ¥451,500
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