Ombra Tokyo
Category
Armchairs
Brands
Designers
Dimensions
L 45 cm - P 51 cm - H 67 cm
Finiture
Natural oak, Black stained oak
Year
1954 - 2009
The Ombra Tokyo is a chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954, inspired by the Japanese art of origami. Made from a single sheet of oak plywood, it is cut, folded and curved to create a sinuous shape that recalls the folds of paper. The chair is stackable, lightweight and functional, representing a perfect synthesis between gesture, form and technology. Cassina re-edited this model in 2009, respecting the original design and keeping its timeless personality intact.
Cassina
Cassina was founded in 1927 in Meda (Milan) by Cesare and Umberto Cassina, inaugurating industrial design in Italy in the 1950s. The brand's identity is found in an original union where technological aptitude is closely linked to traditional craftsmanship. Cassina maintains its ancient heart, the carpentry, the linchpin of all its workmanship. It is characterised by a transversal culture of absolute quality, which makes each Cassina piece unique.
Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand was one of the fundamental figures in the history of modern design. Born in Paris in 1903, in 1927 she began to collaborate with Le Corbusier and Jeanneret, dealing with the research and development of interior spaces. This active participation with such important personalities and the experience of her long stay in Japan represent the peak working moments in Charlotte's life. She received multiple honors and several retrospective exhibitions were dedicated to her
