699 Superleggera Cassina

Designed by Gio Ponti in 1957, the 699 Superleggera chair quickly became a Cassina classic. An intriguing aspect of Ponti's poetics was his ability to articulate a variety of registers, allowing the modern to engage in a conversation with the increasing demands of daily life.

When compared to its predecessor, the 646 Leggera, the 699 Superleggera chair immediately stands out as a symbol of cutting-edge design. The 699 Superleggera chair further reduces the weight of the frame to increase its use.

The outstanding formal quality, the construction and invention capacity that characterize the work of high cabinet-making by the Cassina firm are on full display in the clean, minimal lines and spacious interiors. The chair's legs have a triangular cross section that aims at the ground, and they are both lightweight and compact. The backrest and seat cushions are supported by the solid ash wood structure. The latter has an Indian cane covering.