The 517 Ombra Tokyo chair for the Cassina collection was developed by designer Charlotte Perriand and presented in 1953. It is renowned for its simple and linear shape, which has emerged as an icon in past times.
The strong and rigorous symmetries of the 517 Ombra Tokyo chair ensure a harmonious relationship between form and function, making it suitable for use with any type of contemporary furniture.
The simple, geometric forms are reminiscent of the Japanese technique of origami. Chairs are obtained by folding a single piece of plywood, which gives the furnishing accessory volumes such a reduced thickness that the form of this seat allows you to stack many pieces together.
Modernity, with a strong emphasis on functionality, is brought back into the designer's daily life thanks to the combination of cutting-edge design and technology, which is congruent with the designer's own reimagined and updated philosophy of life.
