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Product Information
Description
There are certain laws in life that seem so established as to be immutable. Gravity, for one. Or the perfect, incorruptible beauty of the circle. In 1962, Charlotte Perriand re-examined all of these ideas in an award-winning design for the Japanese Embassy in Paris. Named the Rio table, its asymmetric silhouette comprised of six segments of different radius. Each arranged in a circle but offset from one another to create an uneven outer border of solid wood with a hole in the centre. In one masterstroke, she revealed her perfect understanding of Eastern principles such as Wabi Sabi (the harmony in imperfection), and the beauty given to space rather than things in Japanese culture. Thanks to Cassina’s outstanding artisan skills, the model from 1962 has been reissued in its original form, alternating the use of oak with inserts in Viennese cane, with versions in stained or natural wood with elements in white or black marble.Need a second opinion?Our design experts can assist with everything from swatches to sizing to pricing. -
Specifications
Dimensions
Ø 140 x H 33 cmMaterial & Finishes
Base and structure : Solid oak wood in Natural or black stained. Natural matt finishing.
Top : Available with solid oak frame with transparent matt finish in Natural oak with hand-woven Ratten(Vienna straw), Natural oak with carrara marble or Oak stained black with Marquina marble. Low gloss finishing on the marble.
Feet: with adhesive felt padsYear of Design
1962Delivery Time
12-14 weeksNot all Cassina Furniture is available to buy online. However, the full range can be ordered via our London-based showroom where we have an array of Cassina Furniture on display. Please contact our design team on 020 8421 1779 if you require further information or to discuss the Chaplins Price Promise. -
Delivery & Returns
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Price Promise
Our Price Promise
We know that price is important. And while all of our designs follow the recommended retail prices (RRP) from our suppliers, we’re determined never to be bested.
It’s why we decided to introduce our Chaplins Price Promise. A guarantee to try and match the price of a branded product should you find it on sale at another authorised UK retailer. While the offer only applies to new designs (rather than clearance, outlets or ex-display) it’s our way of showing that we don’t just offer the best in service or style, but are committed to competitive pricing, too.
Please click on the button below should you wish to query a price. If a competitor's offer isn't immediately apparent online, we may ask you to supply us with a written quotation from the retailer — just to confirm the details.
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Designer Profile
Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand was a fiercely independent designer well before it was permitted to be so. Despite the pushbacks of her male colleagues, she pioneered an unwavering series of modernist designs, often looking to nature and Asiatic culture for inspiration. They include iconic styles like the LC7 Armchair, Mexique Desk and the Table En Forme Libre — sinuous examples of style today faithfully issued by Cassina.



Brand Profile
Cassina
A blend of traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to details and of course, passion culminate to create Cassina. A brand that has had the design at its core with a mission to create and innovate modern icons since 1927. A true trailblazer in furniture design, Cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship to remain at the forefront of the industry. Their legacy has been noticed by some of the worlds most renowned designers such as Gio Ponti, Franco Albini and Gerrit Thomas Rietvel who have all created iconic designs for the brand. The layers of history combine to create the fully formed Italian Made brand Cassina.
