Stadera Cassina

The 840 Stadera table and desk by designer Franco Albini for Cassina is the product of a careful and nuanced balancing act.

A piece of furniture with a daring and unique design that is versatile enough to be used in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes is brought to life by the combination of elegance and utility.

The desk's apparent volatility is the result of the contrast between the horizontal growth of the two trapezoidal planes and the load-bearing foundation produced by a single tubular steel leg. An expansive, round foot serves as the final piece of the leg.

Both planes are of different dimensions and can talk to one another via the trapezoid's oblique face. In addition to the use of contrasting materials, such as Canaletto walnut for the larger portion and cement and leather upholstery for the smaller element, the external frame that delimits the two floors helps to emphasize the inequality.

This distinctive design is beautiful to the touch and the eye.