The Japanese influence in the design of this geometric container is immediately evident. Like a Haori, the traditional Japanese jacket worn with a kimono, Hayama is characterised by the same formal cut which plays on volume and subtraction. The legs, oblique in relation to the main structure, are the distinctive element of this simple and elegant sideboard. Apparently minimal, its solid form is accentuated by thinned edges that lighten its appearance. Perfect for living and dining areas, Hayama has two doors and transparent glass shelves inside. Hayama is available in one size either in polished lacquer in a wide choice of colours. The piece is re-reading of the work of the architect Kazuhide Takahama who industrialized the antique lacquering tradition, expressing the clear desire to go beyond rationalism through the research of relations with the past.
Like sharp, subtle grooves that cut neatly into space, the essential lines of the Hayama model enter the home with three new multifunctional versions, a bar, a cabinet and a console table, that all carry the unmistakable signature of Patricia Urquiola.
Hayama is characterised by the same formal shape as a Haori, a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono, and is the source of inspiration for the designer. In a play of bold geometries, these lacquered pieces of furniture stand out for the same distinctive features as the original sideboard presented in 2019: on the one hand, its emblematic structure with oblique legs and, on the other, an homage to the ancient art of lacquering which emphasises Cassina's manufacturing excellence.
Three new models for a functional collection
The Hayama collection has been developed with a new canneté effect workmanship for the doors, which has been added alongside the smooth finish, further emphasising the geometric contrast between its inclined lines and the façade’s verticality. In addition, it features two new shades of lacquer, powder and cream, which enhance the piece’s refined aesthetics, expanding the current range of ten colours.
