699 Superleggera chair, black ash - India cane

The 699 Superleggera chair by Cassina is a captivating combination of high-quality materials and talented design. Designed by Gio Ponti in 1957, this iconic chair was refined over years of meticulous adjustments with every detail carefully sharpened to perfection. The slender legs were tapered down as much as possible, resulting in an exceptionally lightweight masterpiece of just 1.7 kilograms.

With its airy, timeless aesthetic, the Superleggera chair is equally at home in a dining room or as an elegant extra seat in a living room. Made from ash, the durable frame supports a woven cane seat, enhancing the chair’s effortlessly weightless appeal.

Gio Ponti

Cassina is an Italian design brand established in 1927. In the 1950s, Cassina pioneered in launching industrial design in Italy, and today its collections are characterized by combinations of new, technical innovations and traditional craftsmanship. 

The company was founded by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Northern Italy, where they initially crafted custom-made furniture tailored to the tastes of an affluent clientele. After World War II, their focus shifted from traditional craftsmanship to modern design, inspired in part by architects Franco Albini and Giò Ponti. One of Cassina’s first major successes was the light and elegant Superleggera chair designed by Ponti, which became an icon of modern Italian design.