Franco Albini
"Fiorenza" Armchair/Lounge Chair
Boucle, Wood
Italy, c. 1953
Italy, c. 1953
H 41 x W 31 x D 34 in
H 104.1 x W 78.7 x D 86.4 cm
SH 17 AH 25 in
FRN1081
Rare Fiorenza Lounge/Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex, Italy, c. 1953
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The frame was thoughtfully restored and reupholstered in "Baru" (#950) boucle, from Kvadrat.
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The frame was thoughtfully restored and reupholstered in "Baru" (#950) boucle, from Kvadrat.
The Fiorenza Armchair was originally designed for Franco Albini's own apartment and went through several iterations between 1952 and 1967.
An early example, this chair was produced with a rectangular base for a very limited period, as opposed to the ubiquitous X construction seen on later models. Featuring sculptural wingback, a handsome frame, and brand-new green boucle upholstery, this model manifests a more architectural silhouette than its contemporary counterparts, supporting the seat's contours like scaffolding.
A milestone in the furniture design canon, 1950s advertisements lauded this piece as a symbol of the foam rubber potential, considered then the most technologically advanced material used in upholstered furniture.
An early example, this chair was produced with a rectangular base for a very limited period, as opposed to the ubiquitous X construction seen on later models. Featuring sculptural wingback, a handsome frame, and brand-new green boucle upholstery, this model manifests a more architectural silhouette than its contemporary counterparts, supporting the seat's contours like scaffolding.
A milestone in the furniture design canon, 1950s advertisements lauded this piece as a symbol of the foam rubber potential, considered then the most technologically advanced material used in upholstered furniture.
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