Cassina Plana is a solid wood coffee table that embodies the perfect balance between technological complexity and formal purity. Designed in 1969 by Charlotte Perriand for the Japanese Embassy in Paris, this iconic piece redefines the concept of modern and essential furniture, adapting with natural elegance to both classic and contemporary contexts, from domestic living rooms to the most exclusive lounges.
Its shape is inspired by a striking visual image: a cyclopean boulder smoothed by the sea, whose imposing presence is softened by the smoothness of its surfaces sculpted by erosion. This image gave rise to the thick top and concave edge, elements that give the coffee table a strong aesthetic identity and a surprising perceived lightness. The contrast between the visual mass and the rational lightness of the design makes Plana a unique object, capable of defying time thanks to sophisticated construction techniques that preserve its stability and shape, even in wooden structures that are more prone to deformation.
At the centre of the living space, the Cassina Plana coffee table imposes itself with discreet authority, offering an ideal surface for books, vases or decorative objects. Its handcrafted presence and impeccable functionality make it a versatile accessory, capable of enhancing any style and responding to every furnishing need with elegance and personality.
