Cassina is the company that turned design into something you could actually own. Founded in Meda in 1927, it was among the first to take furniture from the workshop to the production line. Then, in 1964, it acquired the rights to Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and the i Maestri collection made it the official home of the masters. Every Cassina piece here is an authenticated original, delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Cassina, Italian Design Since 1927
Cassina was founded by the brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, north of Milan, in 1927. While most furniture was still made one piece at a time, Cassina pushed for serial production, pairing real technological skill with the artistry of its designers. That early bet on industrial design is why so much of twentieth-century furniture history runs through one Italian company.
In 1964 Cassina acquired the rights to the work of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, and the Cassina i Maestri collection was born: the authenticated, licensed editions of the masters, made in direct connection with their estates. Alongside the masters, Cassina has produced modern icons of its own, from Mario Bellini's Cab to the Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and works today with Patricia Urquiola and Philippe Starck. Authenticity is the whole point.
A licensed Cassina is the original, not a replica, which is exactly what REHAUS deals in. Every piece is authenticated, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, well below the price of new. Design doesn't depreciate. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk on furniture that is already part of design history. Browse the originals.
Cassina: frequently asked questions
What is Cassina?
Cassina is an Italian furniture company founded by the brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda in 1927. It was a pioneer of industrial furniture production, and from 1964 it has held the licensed rights to produce the work of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, alongside modern icons of its own.
What is the Cassina i Maestri collection?
The Cassina i Maestri collection, or Cassina Masters, is the set of authenticated, licensed editions of the twentieth-century masters. Born in 1964 with the acquisition of rights to Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, it is produced in direct connection with their estates, which makes a Cassina i Maestri piece the official original rather than a reproduction.
Who designs for Cassina?
Cassina produces the historic masters, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand among them, alongside its own designers. Mario Bellini created the Cab chair, Afra and Tobia Scarpa the Soriana, and the company works today with names such as Patricia Urquiola and Philippe Starck. It is a mix of design history and the present day.
Where can I buy authentic, pre-owned Cassina in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Cassina in the UK. This matters more than usual for Cassina: the market is full of unlicensed replicas of pieces like the LC2 and LC4, so authenticity is the point. Every piece at REHAUS is checked, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
How do I know a Cassina is authentic?
Genuine Cassina pieces carry maker's markings and, on i Maestri editions, signatures and serial numbers tied to the licensed production. REHAUS authenticates every piece against these before it is listed, so you are buying a licensed original rather than a replica made in its style. If a price looks too good for a new Cassina, it usually is not one.
How much is Cassina, new versus pre-owned?
New, Cassina sits at the top of the market: licensed pieces like the LC2 armchair or a Maralunga sofa run well into four figures, ordered through a dealer. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, typically costs well below new and is ready to deliver in 1 to 5 days. The difference reflects buying the original second time around, not a discount on a copy.
How is Cassina delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Cassina from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never replicas or pieces made in the style of the masters. Every Cassina is authenticated, restored to a high standard, and delivered fast across the UK, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. You get a licensed original with genuine provenance, not an approximation of one.
