Piano un Plateau
Made by Cassina
Designed by Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand concepì il Table à Plateau Interchangeable nel 1937, collocandolo per la prima volta nel suo studio parigino in Rue Nungesser-et-Coli. Da quell'inizio, il design divenne una costante silenziosa attraverso decenni della sua pratica.
Riapparve nel suo lavoro influenzato dal Giappone negli anni '40, dove i piani erano realizzati in materiali naturali intrecciati, e in seguito arredò i soggiorni comuni dell'Unité d'Habitation di Le Corbusier a Marsiglia. Pochi oggetti possono vantare una tale gamma di contesti culturali senza revisioni.
Tre gambe cilindriche in teak massiccio, rinforzate da precise traverse, sostengono un piano concepito per l'intercambiabilità. Quella decisione strutturale non fu mai meramente pratica. Permise al tavolo di adattarsi a climi, culture e programmi diversi mantenendo intatta la sua identità formale.
Rieditato come parte della collezione I Maestri di Cassina e adattato per uso esterno, il tavolo arriva oggi così come lo lasciò Perriand: risoluto, senza fretta e indifferente alle mode.
Made to order by Cassina, tailored to you.
Get customization options, swatch samples and pricing for your project.
Si abbina bene a
Piano un Plateau
Domande Frequenti
When did Charlotte Perriand design the Table à Plateau?
Perriand designed the Table à Plateau Interchangeable in 1937. It first appeared in her Paris studio and became a recurring element throughout her career, informing later projects in Japan and at Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation in Marseille.
What does 'interchangeable' mean in the Table à Plateau design?
The interchangeable designation refers to the table's top, which was conceived to be swapped out - a structural and philosophical choice that allowed the piece to adapt across different cultural contexts, from Modernist European interiors to Japanese-influenced settings with woven natural-material tops.
What is the Cassina I Maestri collection?
Cassina's I Maestri collection is a curated group of reissued works by defining figures of twentieth-century architecture and design - including Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Gerrit Rietveld - produced under license and in close dialogue with the designers' archives or estates.
Is the Table à Plateau suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The current Cassina reissue of the Table à Plateau has been adapted for outdoor use, with solid teak chosen for its natural resistance to the elements and its ability to develop a distinguished silver-grey patina over time when left untreated.
How does Charlotte Perriand's work relate to Japanese design?
Following an advisory role with the Japanese Ministry of Trade in the early 1940s, Perriand spent time in Japan, where she developed a deep appreciation for natural materials and craft traditions. This influence is visible in her use of woven tops and locally sourced materials in pieces from that period, including variations of the Table à Plateau.
