Words By Allegra Salvadori | Photograph By Luca Merli
To mark twenty years of the Charlotte Perriand Collection, Cassina hosted an evocative evening at its Dubai showroom—an event tailored not only to celebrate design, but to reflect on the timeless interplay between memory, identity and form.
Curated by Vivium Design and moderated by Amphora’s Miriam Llano alongside Ruggero Ottogalli, the evening unfolded with a reading from Proust’s In Search of Lost Time—a literary prelude to a deeper conversation. Regional design voices including Neydine Bak, Omar Nakkash and Rabah Saeid each brought forward texts of personal significance, weaving narrative with visuals in a reflection on how memory informs creative expression.
More than homage, the event served as a meditation on Perriand’s global legacy—one rooted in adaptability, cultural intelligence and the seamless integration of life and design. The Dubai gathering is part of a wider Cassina initiative honouring Perriand’s work across continents.
Among the icons on display was the newly reissued Indochine Chaise Longue, first conceived in 1943. Originally designed using local materials during a wartime stay in Southeast Asia, the piece is now reimagined by Cassina in collaboration with Perriand’s daughter. It embodies quiet resilience—fluid lines, modern materials, and a narrative steeped in both necessity and grace.
In an era of rapid reinvention, Cassina’s tribute reminds us of design’s deeper calling: to preserve, adapt, and resonate. Always with elegance. Always with intent.
