Leggera Outdoor Chair by Gio Ponti for Cassina

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Gio ponti leggera outdoor chair for cassina

the wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship pieces in the partnership … Read more Gio ponti leggera outdoor chair for cassina

the wood chair par excellence, one of the flagship pieces in the partnership between gio ponti, cesare cassina and the company’s joinery experts, adds a new outdoor version manufactured in steel, using an innovative process.

the lightness, simplicity and timeless beauty of the leggera wrapped in a new material. Thanks to some extraordinary in-depth research and development, cassina borrowed a technique used in constructing the formula one single-seater and applied it to the leggera.

hydroforming technology, transferred from the automotive industry to design, makes it possible to retain the distinctive light weight of the design chair and the exact shape of the original model.

structure
in steel, in ivory, mud or green colour.

seat
in recycled plastic or with frame in okoume plywood and woven polypropylene outdoor cord.

cushions
optional, for seat and backrest, in thermoformed polyurethane encased in water-reapellent fabric.

production year
the wood chair par excellence – one of the flagship pieces in the partnership between gio ponti, cesare cassina and the company’s joinery experts – adds a new outdoor version. An icon that has evolved over time while staying true to the original design and principles of lightness and functionality that shaped its archetypal ethos, the leggera moves outside in a version crafted with a cutting-edge technique, used here for the first time. The wood version challenged the experience and skills of the cassina joinery to pare the chair’s structure down to its essence. Similarly, the same lightness and purity of leggera is expressed in a material suited to the outdoors: stainless steel. To accomplish this, cassina borrowed from a formula one automotive production process. Crucial in-depth research and development analyses led to the use of hydroforming, a construction technique found in the single-seater, to accurately replicate the original model of the chair, preserving its distinctive aesthetics and emblematic lightness. Unlike the traditional casting techniques, this intricate method expands the thin curved tubular steel from its interior outward to give the structure its shape. In a series of processes, each tube is inserted into a closed mould where, thanks to the pressure exerted by a liquid on the inside, it is pressed and moulded, filling out its shape. The individual components are then carefully welded together.
leggera outdoor comes in three colours: ivory, mud and green. The seat comes in both the colour mud and in woven cord and, to ensure greater comfort, optional upholstered seat and backrest cushions are available.
thanks to the work carried out by cassina lab, the leggera outdoor chair can be completely disassembled and all of its components recycled at the end of the product’s life cycle, in a more eco-friendly, respectful approach to the environment.

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about the designer:
an architect, a designer and an artist, gio ponti (milano 1891-1979) graduated in milan in 1921 and initially entered into partnership with emilio lancia and mino fiocchi from 1927 to 1933. In 1927 he founded il labirinto with lancia, buzzi, marelli, venini and chiesa in order to produce high-quality furniture and objects. From 1923 to 1930 he has been richard ginori’s artistic director. Thanks to the creation of domus magazine in 1928 (which he presided over almost constantly until his death), ponti made an intensive contribution to the renewal of the italian production in the sector, giving it new impetus. Ponti has been a strong supporter of the monza biennale, then the milan triennale, of the compasso d’oro awards and of adi (association of industrial design). As an architect, he created the symbol of modern milan, the pirelli skyscraper, designed with fornaroli, rosselli and nervi in 1956. In 1951, he realised the second palazzo montecatini (his first office building dates back to 1938-39). In 1957 he designed the super-celebrated superleggera chair for cassina, the crowning achievement of a long and fruitful working association. To his planning activities, he added educational activities, teaching at the faculty of architecture in milan from 1936 to 1961.

about the manufacturer:
established in 1927 by cesare and umberto cassina in meda, italy, cassina launched industrial design in italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. with a mindset focused on research and innovation, cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship.

memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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