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Chair 2007/2008

Designed by 

Alexander Begge

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Style

Space Age

Brand

Casala

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Creator

Meinkatz

About this Product

The Model 2007/2008 chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, often referred to as the Casalino, is a quintessential expression of 1970s design optimism, where material innovation and sculptural simplicity converge into a single, fluid gesture. Conceived in the mid-1970s, the chair is formed from one continuous piece of injection-moulded plastic, a technique that allowed Begge to eliminate traditional joints and structures in favor of a seamless, monolithic silhouette. Its softly cantilevered form gives it a subtle spring and “free-swing” comfort, while the rounded, almost anthropomorphic curves lend it a playful yet functional presence. Lightweight, durable, and stackable, it embodies the era’s fascination with mass production and democratic design, transforming industrial plastic into something both practical and iconic. Decades later, its timeless shape and resilient construction continue to affirm its status as a design classic that bridges utility and sculptural elegance.

About the Designer

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Alexander Begge

Alexander Begge is a German industrial designer whose work reflects the experimental spirit of postwar modern design, particularly the shift toward new materials and mass-production techniques in the 1960s and 1970s. Best known for his collaboration with Casala, Begge explored the expressive and structural possibilities of injection-moulded plastic, embracing it not merely as a practical medium but as a way to rethink the very language of furniture. His designs often favor clean, continuous forms and a reduction of components, seeking efficiency without sacrificing visual identity. Though relatively discreet compared to more widely publicized contemporaries, Begge’s contribution lies in creating objects that quietly fuse innovation, durability, and sculptural clarity, with the Casalino chair standing as his most enduring and recognizable achievement.

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