A design that connects past, present and future
To mark its centenary, Schiffini pays tribute to Cina, one of the most iconic models in its history , designed in 1986 by Vico Magistretti. The purity of its forms and the harmony between lines and volumes encapsulate the designer's philosophy, for whom "being modern means being part of a chain, with one hand in the future and the other in the past."
The company is currently reviving this historic model, remaining true to the original idea but reinterpreting it with contemporary materials and technologies. This evolution allows Cina to be updated without abandoning the principles that defined the project conceived by Magistretti forty years ago.
The bell and the handle define its identity
One of Cina's key elements is the steel range hood, a detail that revolutionized the concept of kitchen furniture in 1986. This is complemented by its distinctive integrated handle, achieved through a groove at the top of the door or at the bottom of the wall cabinets, creating a carefully crafted interplay of continuity and lines.
The result creates a silhouette reminiscent of the elegance of a flute glass , following Magistretti's concept of non-overlapping decoration. The rounded profile of the door also lends a sense of lightness and sinuosity, accentuating the essential character of the design.
Forty years of design that remains relevant
More than just a kitchen, Cina is the result of profound technical and aesthetic reflection , in which its different elements are harmoniously integrated to offer a unique user experience. The model also stands as an example of mechanical and technological innovation and reflects Magistretti's minimalist approach: eliminating the superfluous to enhance formal purity.
In 2025, Schiffini celebrated a century of history, which began in 1925 in La Spezia , where it started as a small carpentry workshop supplying naval furniture. Over time, the company evolved into a benchmark of Italian design within the modular kitchen sector and continues to combine tradition and modernity with an identity rooted in "Made in Italy."
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Schiffini, the historic Italian kitchen brand, has established itself as a benchmark of Made in Italy design , distinguished by its history and pioneering role in the sector. Founded in Liguria as a small naval furniture factory, the company has evolved into a brand that combines culture, innovation, and an identity deeply rooted in its origins. From these roots emerges a design vision that evolves without losing its essence.
Over the years, the brand has broadened its focus through collaborations with international designers. The partnership with Vico Magistretti resulted in iconic models such as Cinqueterre, Solaro, and Cina, which marked a new way of understanding cooking. This openness has allowed Schiffini to develop its own unique language, blending tradition and innovation.
Today, following its acquisition by SCIC in 2023, Schiffini begins a new chapter with a more dynamic and contemporary image. The brand is reinforcing its position in an evolving global market. The kitchen is integrated into a broader domestic system, where design and functionality coexist seamlessly.
