Casson Hardware carries Maha Alavi, a Canadian industrial designer producing sculptural cast-metal hardware and furniture. Trained in philosophy and psychology, Alavi approaches design as both intellectual and material inquiry — drawing on light, seasonality, and proportion observed across global cities. The CERCLE and FAUNA series reimagine foundational geometry in cast metal, produced in a family-run foundry in Northern India using recycled metals and small-batch runs; furniture is fabricated in Canada using sustainable practices. Trade pricing and specification support available across Canada with shipping to the US.
Last reviewed: April 2026.
Which sculptural cast-metal hardware does Maha Alavi produce?
What are the Maha Alavi CERCLE and FAUNA series?
Where can I buy Maha Alavi in Canada?
Frequently asked questions
Who is Maha Alavi?
Maha Alavi is a Canadian industrial designer with a nomadic practice spanning Tokyo, London, and beyond. Trained in philosophy and psychology, Alavi approaches design as both intellectual and material inquiry.
Where is Maha Alavi's work made?
Cast-metal hardware is produced in a family-run foundry in Northern India using recycled metals and small-batch runs. Furniture is fabricated in Canada using sustainable practices.
What does Casson Hardware carry from Maha Alavi?
Casson Hardware carries Maha Alavi's cabinet hardware, hooks, and select furniture pieces — including pieces from the CERCLE and FAUNA series — with the full assortment visible on the supplier page.
What are the CERCLE and FAUNA series?
CERCLE and FAUNA are signature Maha Alavi cast-metal series that reimagine foundational geometry in cast metal — each piece hand formed and finished, defined by seamless joinery and intuitive forms that read as both modern and timeless.
What is Maha Alavi's approach to materials and sustainability?
Maha Alavi works with recycled metals in small-batch foundry runs and Canadian sustainable furniture fabrication. The practice prioritizes material reuse and considered production over scale.
Does Casson Hardware ship Maha Alavi across Canada?
Yes. Casson Hardware ships Maha Alavi to all Canadian provinces and territories from our Toronto warehouse, with delivery to the United States also available.
Where can I buy Maha Alavi in Canada?
Casson Hardware is a Canadian retailer for Maha Alavi, available to order online at cassonhardware.com or in person by appointment at our Toronto showroom.
