Cassina Cicognino Occasional Table
Cicognino is a play on words, translating loosely from Italian to English as "little stork." The occasional table has three solid wood legs, including one which extends upward beyond the table top in the shape of a stork's neck and head. The top is made of veneered plywood with a solid wood edgeband.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Height: 80 cm / 31.5 inch
- Width: 40 cm / 15.7 inch
- Depth: 41 cm / 16.1 inch
MATERIALS:
- Wood veneered plywood tray top trimmed in solid wood
- Solid wood three-leg structure
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Easily portable tray-like design
Franco Albini
Italy, 1905 - 1977
Franco Albini studied architecture at the Milan Polytechnic school, where he obtained his diploma in 1929. Still being a student, Albini assisted Gio Ponti in his studio. Ponti's influence becomes obvious in Franco Albini's early designs in the Art déco style.
In 1930 Franco Albini opened his own studio for interiour design and decoration. After the war, Franco Albini worked as an architect, too. In 1930 Franco Albini participated in the Monza Triennale where he showed his furniture designs. At the 1936 Milan Triennale, Franco Albini presented progressive designs for a rational layout for small rooms, called "stanza per un uomo" (one-man room).
Albini designed a tiny room, in which each element fulfilled one or more functions: a tabletop is integrated in a shelving system, the ladder leading up to the loft bed also functions as a clothes stand, and the bed itself is a partition for the room. In 1941 Franco Albini designed a transparent radio (however, it was never produced).
Franco Albini's most popular designs were done in the 1950s. The most famous ones were his designs for shelves and chairs, produced by Cassina and especially by Poggi. The shelves are easy to disassemble and can be expanded without restriction. The shelves have no back board as they are either clamped between the floor and the ceiling or suspended on the ceiling on metal chains. This construction then functions as a transparent room partition. In 1951 Franco Albini created his rattan chair "Margherita".
From 1952 the designer and architect Franca Helg was Franco Albini's business partner; she played a crucial role in numerous Albini designs. As an architect, Franco Albini built housing estates in Milan and in 1957, he designed the building for the La Rinascente department store in Rome. Together with Franca Helg and Bob Noorda, Franco Albini also designed underground stations in Milan. From 1963 to 1977 Franco Albini taught at the Polytechnic school in Milan. He died in 1977.
Founded in 1927, Cassina is etched in the history of Italian furniture design. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, the brand has become synonymous with timeless elegance and innovation. Cassina's rich heritage is marked by collaborations with pioneering architects and designers, including the legendary Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret).
Cassina is revered for crafting furniture that seamlessly blends meticulous craftsmanship with avant-garde design. From iconic pieces like the LC4 Chaise Lounge to contemporary collections, Cassina's creations fuse form and function perfectly. The brand's commitment to quality materials, attention to detail, and a spirit of constant innovation result in furniture that stands as a testament to its heritage. Cassina also represents the pinnacle of contemporary design, appealing to those who seek style and substance for their living spaces.
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