
In Milan, Cassina unveiled its many new products
To celebrate this year's Design Week in style, Cassina reimagined its showroom around the concept of "the intelligence of matter." This vision inspired a contemporary setting, defined by bold colors and a wealth of new releases.
For this season, Cassina transformed its flagship store on Via Durini under the creative direction of Mikal Harrsen. Enhanced by warm, vibrant colors—which also appeared on a large screen in the entrance area—the space was designed to be immersive. It was in this setting that the Italian brand showcased its latest creations. Whether it be new colorways for the Plana table by Charlotte Perriand and the 780/783 coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini, or brand-new contemporary designs, the collection unfolded along a single, open-plan path. Driven by a bold color palette, the installations created a fluid narrative that extended to the terrace, which was transformed into an outdoor sanctuary for the occasion. It was the perfect backdrop to celebrate the collaboration between the brand and Persol, illustrating the dialogue between heritage and innovation at the heart of "The Cassina Perspective."

Seating for every space
From the moment visitors entered the showroom, Cassina aimed to immerse them in a radical world by showcasing the Ardys system designed by Patricia Urquiola. Upholstered in a technical fabric, this modular sofa with its generous proportions evokes a sense of softness in an ultra-contemporary style. This feeling is created by the highly visual technical fabric, which sits somewhere between velvet and the quilted look of a puffer jacket. In contrast, the Plintea armchair by Chiara Andreatti brings a more understated elegance with its protective shell and asymmetrical base, making it equally well-suited for residential and contract environments. In a more rigorous vein, Cassina is reissuing the CH66 chair by Nicos Zographos, developed with Karakter, reaffirming the timelessness of the Bauhaus movement through a continuous steel frame. This aesthetic engages in a dialogue with the more experimental Peacock Chair by Verner Panton, currently celebrating its centenary. A bold piece with free-flowing forms and a lightweight metal structure, it is brought to life by modular, colorful cushions that give the seat a playful look. Finally, the Hotte by Philippe Starck evokes the memory of rural gestures and craftsmanship through meticulous wicker weaving.

A collection of bright ideas
In terms of lighting, Cassina continues its exploration with designer Linde Freya Tangelder — who is also heading "The Cassina Perspective" this year — and her lamp Fluid Joinery Light. A true luminous sculpture, it utilizes multi-layered blown glass that acts as a lens, diffusing a soft glow. Building on the aesthetic research initiated with a series of coffee tables, this piece skillfully combines density and transparency. Taking a more naturalistic approach, the duo Neri & Hu presents Samambu , a luminous landscape inspired by bamboo groves, where slender metal stems support opal glass diffusers. Conversely, Dot Pattern Light, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, vertically transposes the graphic pattern of luminous spheres. Finally, the Accelsa pendant lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti revisits an icon from the 1980s by elevating blown Venetian glass. Simply by being inverted, the original piece offers a new interpretation. Whether through sculpted volumes, lines inspired by nature, or graphic compositions, these creations ensure that Via Durini, 16, remains a landmark for every design lover.












