Somewhere El-S
Made by Cassina
Designed by Philippe Starck
Somewhere El-S marks thirty years of creative exchange between Philippe Starck and Cassina, a partnership that has consistently refused the boundary between furniture and object. This seating collection, composed of an armchair and three ottomans, carries that history forward through a vocabulary of craft and ceremony.
The defining gesture is a handworked, saddlery-inspired closure with metal embellishments, positioned on the armchair's face and along each ottoman's flanks. The reference draws from the world of fine accessories and the considered ritual of gift presentation: the idea that a seating piece might be offered, unwrapped, and inhabited.
- Armchair with saddlery-inspired hardware detail on the front face
- Square and rectangular ottomans, each usable as independent seating or as a daybed with optional backrest support
- Handworked metal embellishments across the collection
- Upholstery in a range of materials coordinated across all pieces
Starck's design sensibility here is one of ceremony and restraint. The closures evoke the unhurried ritual of opening something precious, transforming everyday seating into an object with presence and intention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cassina Somewhere El-S collection?
Somewhere El-S is a seating collection designed by Philippe Starck for Cassina, comprising an armchair and three ottomans - one rectangular and two square. Each piece can function as independent seating or be configured as a daybed with optional backrest support.
What upholstery options are available for Somewhere El-S?
The collection is available in thick-grain leather in three finishes, or in Starck's exclusive ethnic-patterned fabric, with solid natural and black fabric alternatives also offered.
What is the saddlery closure detail on Somewhere El-S?
Each piece features a handcrafted closure inspired by saddlery and luxury packaging traditions, finished with metal embellishments. On the armchair it appears on the front face; on the ottomans it runs along both sides - giving the collection a distinctive, artisanal character.
How long has Philippe Starck collaborated with Cassina?
Philippe Starck's creative partnership with Cassina spans over three decades, during which he has produced some of his most enduring furniture works - pieces that consistently engage with cultural provocation, materiality, and formal wit.
What materials are used in the padding construction?
The seating and armrests use a sustainable padding system that combines variable-density polyurethane with natural materials, designed to maintain comfort and structural integrity over time.
