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Iconic 413 Cab Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina.The upholstery is made up of 22 parts in cowhide, die-cut and hand-processed one-by-one and then sewn into a single piece which is then fitted to a steel skeleton and closed with a zipper, like a custom-tailored garment.
"This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” Thus Mario Bellini describes Cab, a best-seller that he designed in the 1970s, which is now a signature piece in Cassina's I Contemporanei collection Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton.
The upholstery consists of 22 individual pieces of saddle leather. Individually die-cut, they then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair's steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening, as in a bespoke tailored garment.
The chairs can easily be used for dining or as accent chairs in any living room or study. The bottom of the chairs are marked - Cassina
Dimensions: 31 1/8" H x 23 1/4" W x 19 1/2" D
Seat height 17 5/8"
Iconic 413 Cab Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina.The upholstery is made up of 22 parts in cowhide, die-cut and hand-processed one-by-one and then sewn into a single piece which is then fitted to a steel skeleton and closed with a zipper, like a custom-tailored garment.
"This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” Thus Mario Bellini describes Cab, a best-seller that he designed in the 1970s, which is now a signature piece in Cassina's I Contemporanei collection Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton.
The upholstery consists of 22 individual pieces of saddle leather. Individually die-cut, they then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair's steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening, as in a bespoke tailored garment.
The chairs can easily be used for dining or as accent chairs in any living room or study. The bottom of the chairs are marked - Cassina
Dimensions: 31 1/8" H x 23 1/4" W x 19 1/2" D
Seat height 17 5/8"
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Wood Care
Keep the furniture in a cool, dry place
Avoid furniture's direct exposure to rain, sun or wind
Avoid placing hot objects directly on the piece to prevent undesirable marks or permanent circles.
Avoid placing objects that may cause scratches to the surface
Clean using water only in small quantities and apply it with soft, damp cloth
After damp cloth wipe with a soft, dry cloth
You can use other liquids that are especially for cleaning wood furniture. Take into account the type of wood and follow the manufacturer's instructions
Upholstery Care
Do not expose directly to sunlight to provide greater durability colors
Exchange both side pads, the seat and backrest, to obtain uniform wear
Shake the cushions regularly to remove dust and to maintain the stability of the form
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in good condition
Use a textile fabric cleaning substance according to and following the manufacturer's instructions
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