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IMAESTRI PRODUCTS

IMAESTRI PRODUCTS

Product catalog summary

Overview of the I Maestri Collection:
The I Maestri collection by Cassina, initiated in 1965, is a project focused on reproducing significant furniture pieces by leaders of the Modernist Movement. It includes designs by renowned figures such as Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, among others.

Methodology and Authenticity:
Cassina ensures authenticity by analyzing original designs and consulting with designers' heirs. Each piece is marked with the author's signature and a progressive ID number to certify authenticity and quality.

Production and Certification:
Each furniture piece comes with an 'Identity Card' detailing its features, materials, and history, ensuring fair compensation for designers' heirs.

Reconstruction Process:
The process involves scientific research to reinterpret historical designs for contemporary needs while maintaining original design logic.

LC Collection Overview:
The document details the LC Collection, focusing on the LC1 and LC3 models, emphasizing the separation of structural and upholstered elements, reflecting Rationalism and industrial production principles.

Specifications:
The LC1 and LC3 models feature tubular steel frames, various upholstery options, and a design philosophy that emphasizes the separation of metal frames and cushions.

Ecological Version:
The LC2 and LC3 models have been updated with sustainable materials, including eco-compatible polyols and recycled PET fibers, enhancing comfort and environmental sensitivity.

Design and History:
The LC4 chaise longue and other pieces reflect a balance between geometric purity and ergonomic design, with collaborations to introduce new versions while maintaining authenticity.

Production and Collaboration:
Cassina collaborates with institutions like Poli.design to integrate eco-friendly materials, respecting original designs while promoting sustainability.

Specifications and Materials:
The document outlines specifications for various furniture models, focusing on materials like wood, metal, marble, and leather finishes, part of the "Cassina iMaestri" collection.

Introduction to Casiers Standard:
The Casiers Standard is a modular storage unit designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, featuring contemporary enhancements for versatility and functionality.

Maison du Brésil Room:
A reproduction of a student room designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, featuring a wardrobe, bed frame, and other elements.

LC7 and LC8 Overview:
The LC7 chair and LC8 stool, designed by Charlotte Perriand, are iconic pieces updated to meet modern standards, with outdoor versions available.

Materials and Construction:
High-quality materials like stainless steel and leather are used, with outdoor versions designed for durability.

Conclusion:
The LC7 and LC8 combine historical design with modern functionality, ensuring they meet contemporary standards while preserving aesthetic appeal.

Specifications for Outdoor Tables:
Tables available in two sizes with stainless steel structures and powder coatings for outdoor use, featuring Carrara marble tops.

Tableware and Tray Collection:
Reissued tableware and tray collections inspired by Le Corbusier, featuring designs applied by hand and bas-relief symbols.

Sustainable Materials:
Cassina LAB develops sustainable materials, including recycled PET fibers, used in various products to reduce pollution and support coastal communities.

Beugel Chair:
Designed by Gerrit T. Rietveld, featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design with 3D technology enhancements.

Specifications for Rietveld Designs:
Focus on the Utrecht armchair and Zig Zag chair, highlighting materials like beechwood and multiplywood, with various versions available.

Design History:
The Utrecht armchair and Zig Zag chair are icons of the Neoplastic movement, designed for serial production with a focus on comfort.

Construction and Materials:
Features like steel rod frames and elastic bands are used, with options for fabric or leather upholstery.

Additional Furniture:
Includes an extendable table by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, showcasing unique extension mechanisms.

Overview of Mackintosh and Asplund Designs:
Details on materials, finishes, and design inspirations for pieces like the Hill House Chair and Willow Chair.

Materials and Finishes:
Includes options like black-stained ashwood and natural cherrywood, with various upholstery choices.

Design Inspirations:
Draws from Japanese minimalism and Bauhaus, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Overview of Mexique and Nuage Designs:
Details on materials and finishes for the Mexique family and Nuage shelving unit, emphasizing modularity and functionality.

Design Specifications:
Construction details for the Nuage shelving unit, including fir-wood frames and aluminum sheets.

Design Philosophy:
Charlotte Perriand's work emphasizes technological complexity and formal simplicity, with a focus on aesthetic impact and functionality.

Overview of Refolo and Riflesso Designs:
Details on the Refolo modular system and Riflesso storage unit, reflecting Perriand's design philosophy.

Technical Specifications:
Details on materials and construction for the Refolo and Riflesso, including plywood panels and anodized aluminum.

Specifications for Perriand Designs:
Focus on tables and stools made from solid wood, with unique designs and finishes.

Procedures and Standards:
Emphasizes craftsmanship and authenticity, with recommendations for versatile and adaptable furniture pieces.

Overview of Albini Designs:
Details on Franco Albini's designs, focusing on minimalism and elegance, with key products like Canapo and Cicognino.

Production and Craftsmanship:
Highlights Cassina's craftsmanship excellence, particularly in construction processes and finishes.

Overview of Albini's Luisa Chair and Tables:
Details on the Luisa chair, Stadera table, and TL3 table, emphasizing design philosophy and materials.

Technical Specifications:
Details on materials and finishes for Albini's designs, including glass tops and solid wood structures.

Overview of Materials and Finishes:
Details on various materials used in furniture design, with historical context for iconic designs.

Iconic Designs:
Highlights the 'Tre Pezzi' armchair and 'Veliero' bookcase, emphasizing modern reinterpretations and technical specifications.

Conclusion:
Cassina's commitment to preserving original designs while incorporating modern technology is emphasized.

Specifications for Parisi Designs:
Details on the 875 armchair and Olimpino table, focusing on materials and finishes.

Design and History:
Highlights Ico Parisi's designs, emphasizing classic and modern elements with structural details.

Additional Information:
Includes identifying marks and production numbers for various models and collections.

Overview of Parisi and Balla Designs:
Details on the console table by Ico Parisi and Balla screen, focusing on design inspiration and materials.

Technical Specifications:
Details on materials and construction for Parisi and Balla designs, emphasizing authenticity and craftsmanship.

Catalog excerpts

IMAESTRI PRODUCTS

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Cassina iMaestri Products 2020

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LC Collection Gerrit Charles Rennie Frank Lloyd Wright Le Corbusier, Thomas Rietveld Mackintosh Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Charlotte Perriand LC2 Grand Confort Durable 28 LC3 Grand Confort Durable 29 LC4 32 Beugel Elling Buffet Red and Blue Black Red and Blue Zeilmaker Version Utrecht Utrecht Baby/XL Zig-Zag Erik Gunnar Asplund 126 Boynton Hall Table Coonley 2 Lewis Coffee Tables Robie 1 128 Taliesin 1 Accordo Q Doron Hotel Gueridon J.M. Indochine Mexique Mexique Stool Nuage Ombra Ombra Tokyo Plana Refolo Riflesso Rio Table a Plateau Interchangeable Table en Forme Libre Tabouret Meribel/Berger...

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Con la collezione “I Maestri”, nel 1965, Cassina ha dato avvio a un lavoro filologico di selezione e ricostruzione dei mobili più significativi dei protagonisti del Movimento Moderno, riferimenti assoluti per il design contemporaneo. Iniziato con il design di Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, il lavoro è proseguito con Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Frank Lloyd Wright, Charlotte Perriand, Franco Albini, Marco Zanuso, Ico Parisi e Giacomo Balla. Fedeltà al progetto significa per Cassina rigorosa analisi dei significati degli originali,...

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Il processo di ricostruzione condotto negli anni da Cassina persegue ancora oggi i principi della metodologia impostata da Filippo Alison, storico curatore della collezione Cassina I Maestri. Il processo ha inizio con un’approfondita analisi dei significati dei progetti originari; disegni, schizzi, prototipi e ogni altro documento disponibile sono analizzati insieme agli eredi, alle fondazioni che tutelano il diritto d’autore e agli studiosi che meglio conoscono l’attività del maestro, per garantire l’autenticità delle ricostruzioni. Alla base di ogni progetto di ricostruzione vi è quindi un’attività...

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Collezione “Cassina iMaestri” Fauteuil à dossier basculant. Salon d'Automne, 1929 Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Una seduta leggera e compatta, disegnata e presentata nel 1929 al Salon d’Automne insieme ad altri importanti modelli come le poltrone LC2 e LC3, il tavolo LC6 e la chaise-longue LC4. Come tutte le opere di Le Corbusier, anche la poltroncina LC1 deriva da uno studio approfondito sulla postura del corpo e, in questo caso specifico, si offre come supporto perfetto per un relax composto che predispone alla conversazione. L’equilibrio tra forma e funzione fa leva...

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Struttura • Telaio in tubolare d’acciaio. Finitura cromato lucido o verniciato nei colori indicati a listino. • Molle in acciaio nichelato per fissaggio e ancoraggio rivestimento. Rivestimento • Tessuto autoportante con profili in pelle naturale. Pelle con pelo. Cuoio autoportante. Piedino • In materiale plastico con finitura nera. Structure • Steel rod frame. Finishing polish chromium-plated or lacquered (colours as per price list). • Nickel-plated steel springs to fix and fasten the cover. Quilted upholstery • Self-supporting fabric with edges in natural leather. Hairyskin. Self-supporting...

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Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Union des Artistes Modernes, 1930 Collezione “Cassina iMaestri” LC1 N° ____________ Collezione “Cassina iMaestri” LC1 N° ____________ Poltroncina con struttura in acciaio cromato trivalente (CR3) lucido. Imbottitura sedile e schienale in poliuretano. Braccioli più larghi davanti e rastremati verso la parte posteriore. Rivestimenti: in raso blu, bracciolo coordinato con parte anteriore in pelle e profili in pelle grigia; in pelle con bracciolo coordinato. Questa versione della poltroncina...

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Struttura ■ Tubolare d’acciaio. Finitura: cromato lucido. Lamiera piegata e verniciata di colore grigio. Cinghie elastiche del piano seduta di colore nero. Rivestimento: ■ Tessuto di raso blu (Composizione: 65% cotone, 35% poliestere). Pelle. ■ Braccioli in tessuto di raso blu con parte anteriore e profili in pelle di colore grigio o completamente in pelle. Schienale ■ Telaio metallico dotato di cinghie elastiche. Imbottitura in poliuretano espanso schiumato a freddo e ovatta in fibra di poliestere accoppiata con vellutino. Sedile ■ Imbottitura in poliuretano sagomato da blocco e ovatta in fibra...

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Collezione “Cassina iMaestri” LC1 N° ____________ Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Fauteuil Grand Confort, petit modèle Un modello senza tempo, l’unico e autentico, che ha fatto la storia del design divenendo a pieno diritto un’icona di fama mondiale. Progettata per la comodità di conversazione, la poltrona fu esposta al Salon d’Automne a Parigi nel 1929, quale archetipo della moderna concezione degli arredi, intesi dagli autori come “attrezzature domestiche”. L’indipendenza fra la struttura metallica e i cuscini si allinea ai principi del razionalismo, così come la separazione...

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Structure · Steel rod frame. Finishing polish chromium-plated or lacquered (colours as per price list). Cushions upholstery · Polyurethane foam in different density. · Resin polyester wadding coupled with cloth or eiderdown for the feather version. Quilted upholstery · Fabric or leather Seat frame · Corner profiled steel, chrome plated or lacquered (colours as per price list), with elastic belts. Foot · In black finished plastic material. Struktur · Rahmen aus Stahlrohr. Finish Chrom, glänzend oder lackiert in den Farben laut Preisliste. Polsterung Kissen · Polyurethanschaum mit unterschiedlicher...

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Collezione “Cassina iMaestri” LC1 N° ____________ Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928 Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle Con LC3 la logica della modernità attua una separazione tra la struttura portante in metallo e gli elementi imbottiti, richiamando la relazione architettonica tra la struttura portante in cemento e gli elementi di tamponamento. In questo caso quattro cuscini, privi di legami, sono disposti in una gabbia di tubi di acciaio verniciato o cromato che costituisce il supporto primario del mobile in ogni sua tipologia, dalla poltrona con bracciolo singolo o...

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