I’ve never been a fan of the term ‘decorative lighting’. It’s always sounded a bit superficial, a bit frilly, to my ears. I much prefer sculptural lighting, the idea that considered form and materiality can result in lighting pieces that work as hard when they’re switched off as they do when they’re on.
Italian brand Cassina is a prime example of such consideration. With an enviable roster of design collaborators, its recent launches include two wonderfully expressive and historically significant Eames designs made available for the first time, and an almost-poetic lighting system by Shanghai-based architects Neri & Hu that's reminiscent of paper kites. This is the stuff of culture.
Simon Keane-Cowell – Editor-in-Chief | | | Galaxy pendant lamp by Charles and Ray Eames and Helena pendant and wall lamp by Charles Eames | | Eames’ iconic lighting designs are illuminated anew, brought back by Cassina in collaboration with the Eames Office. Modern technologies are used while preserving the timeless spirit of their cosmic originals...
Read more | | | 3to9 lighting system by Neri&Hu and Palpebra table lamp by Ico Parisi | | Inspired by Chinese flying kites, the delicate lighting system by Neri&Hu features translucent fabric, while the table lamp, developed by Cassina and Archivio Design Ico Parisi, offers customisable light intensity...
Read more | | | Wax, Stone, Light pendant and wall-mounted lamp by Linde Freya Tangelder | | Maintaining the original sculptural forms, Linde Freya Tangelder expands her collection with Cassina, using hand-worked Murano glass to explore the interplay of light and texture in new ways...
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Facts & Figures
Founded: 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina
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Headquarters: Meda, Italy
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Products: Furniture and lamps in the luxury segment, for both outdoors and indoors as well as private and public spaces
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Philosophy: 'The Cassina Perspective' expresses the company’s values through an eclectic collection where innovative products and modern icons come together to create welcoming environments, dialoguing according to a unique design code based on excellence.
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