Table a Plateau
Made by Cassina
Designed by Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand conceived the Table à Plateau Interchangeable in 1937, first placing it in her Paris studio on the Rue Nungesser-et-Coli. From that beginning, the design became a quiet constant across decades of her practice.
It reappeared in her Japanese-influenced work of the 1940s, where tops were rendered in woven natural materials, and later furnished the communal living rooms of Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation in Marseille. Few objects can claim such a range of cultural contexts without revision.
Three cylindrical legs in solid teak, braced by precise crosspieces, support a top conceived for interchangeability. That structural decision was never merely practical. It allowed the table to adapt across climates, cultures, and programs while holding its formal identity intact.
Reissued as part of Cassina's I Maestri collection and adapted for outdoor use, the table arrives today much as Perriand left it: resolved, unhurried, and indifferent to trend.
Made to order by Cassina, tailored to you.
Get personalized guidance on product details, customizations, pricing, and lead times.
Pairs Well With
Table a Plateau
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Charlotte Perriand design the Table à Plateau?
Perriand designed the Table à Plateau Interchangeable in 1937, originally for her own studio in Paris. It remained a recurring presence in her work across Europe and Japan for decades afterward.
What materials is the outdoor version made from?
The outdoor version is constructed with legs and crosspieces in solid teak, a wood prized for its natural resistance to moisture and weathering. The top's material may vary by configuration.
What is Cassina's I Maestri collection?
I Maestri is Cassina's program of authorized reissues honoring canonical works by architects and designers such as Le Corbusier, Gio Ponti, and Charlotte Perriand. Each piece is produced in close collaboration with the designers' estates or foundations.
Is the Table à Plateau top truly interchangeable?
Yes. Interchangeability was central to Perriand's original design intent, allowing different top materials and finishes to be used on the same base structure. This adaptability gave the table its cultural range across her projects.
How does the Table à Plateau relate to the Unité d'Habitation?
Perriand specified the Table à Plateau for the communal living spaces of Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation in Marseille, completed in the early 1950s. Its presence there reflects the broader postwar project of integrating thoughtful design into collective domestic life.