Tre Pezzi Armchair by Franco Albini for Cassina

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In 1959, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed Tre Pezzi, a contemporary restatement of the classic … Read more In 1959, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed Tre Pezzi, a contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair. The chair is composed of a deep curved seat, a ring-shaped back rest and a half-moon head-rest, each of these geometric shapes standing out independently. Wide and welcoming, the upholstered sections combine clean-cut lines with total comfort. The tubular metal frame is cued on scaffolding poles, while the sideways curve of the armrests recalls the handrails on the Milan underground system. The outcome is an up-to-the-minute armchair with a strong visual impact revisited by Cassina in the utmost respect for the original. customers can choose different fabrics and metal frame finishes. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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