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Cassina - a pioneer in European design
Cassina introduced European industrial design to the world. In 1964, Cassina took over production of the licensed works of Le Corbusier and his collaborators Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. It continues to hold the exclusive worldwide license from the Le Corbusier Foundation. Known for ...
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Cassina celebrates 50 years of the LC Collection, and goes green!
The year 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Cassina LC Collection and the death of Le Corbusier, 1887 – 1965, the Swiss-French architect, designer and urban planner.
In 1965, Cassina took over production of the licensed works of Le Corbusier and his collaborators, Pierre ...
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Good news - after 13 years in the Italian courts, protection against copyright infringement.
Finally some good news on the question of illegal copies and knockoffs of Italian furniture designs that have inherent creative and artistic value. The manufacture and marketing of products which "slavishly imitate the stylistic and aesthetic features of iconic pieces of Italian design" has been ...
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The Language of Design with Ross Taylor, owner of Gabriel Ross
When considering an investment of any kind, one evaluates the cost/benefit of the investment and attempts to measure the projected future return on investment. Another measure of value is referred to in economics as "utility"; in that - the higher the amount of utility received, the more valuable ...
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Rainbow Hill Show Suite Furnished by Gabriel Ross
Last weekend I visited Rainbow Hill, a stunning new modern townhouse development in Victoria. The show suite, open Saturdays/Sundays 1pm-4pm, is furnished by Gabriel Ross.
Front Entry
The entry opens up to an open concept kitchen/dining/living space through to beautiful huge windows ...
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Maralunga Sofa by Cassina
Straight up, the first time I saw this sofa, I did not like it. Not at all. As far as I was concerned it was over-designed and had way too much going on for my personal taste. Who buys this sort of thing?
Then, one day, I sat on a Maralunga and was forever changed.
Designed by Vico ...
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As old as the hills
"The idea for the feltri was as old as the hills where the material was concerned: felt the first fabric used by man"
Gaetano Pesce
This wool felt high back chair designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1987 for Cassina is the perfect chair to set yourself into for the winter weather. I love this chair ...
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