Cassina Franco Albini Chair
Franco albini about the designer.
Cassina franco albini chair. Indeed the three uphol stered elements that compose the struc ture of the chair are all related visu ally as vari ants of the hemi sphere. Tre pezzi means three pieces in italian. Originally known as figli amedeo cassina or amedeo cassina the company was founded by brothers cesare and umberto cassina in 1927 in meda lombardy their original home furnishing line included chairs tables sofas armchairs and beds. Franco albini and franca helg 836 tre pezzi lounge chair limited edition of 100 units upholstered in white rabbit fur cassina 2011.
1 1k views july 16. 937 views july 14. Franco albini was an italian architect and furniture designer. Franco albini was the recipient of many honors in recognition of the importance of his cultural contributions.
Luca the fondazione pagano and the london royal society of arts. Paravento balla by giacomo balla cassina. Designed in 1959 by franco albini in collab o ra tion with a long time asso ciate franca helg the tre pezzi lounge was reis sued by cassina in 2009 as part of its i maestri collection. Infinito wall by franco albini.
A native of robbiate near milan albini obtained his degree in architecture at politecnico di milano university in 1929 and began his professional career working for gio ponti he started displaying his works at milan triennale in 1930 he opened his own. Franco albini was an italian architect and furniture designer. Among others he is a member of the inu the ciam the accademia ligustica di genova moma in new york the adi the accademico di s. Franco albini 17 october 1905 1 november 1977 was an italian neo rationalist architect designer and university instructor in design.
Franco albini about the designer. Regarded as a major figure in the rationalist movement. It was albinis collaborative work with cassina in the 1940s which developed his signature style through his designs for several chairs. Pages other brand furniture cassina videos cassina milan showroom 2020 collection.
Established in 1927 is an italian furniture manufacturer that has specialized in designer led and high quality furniture. Today the brand constantly collaborates with some of the most renowned personalities in the field such as rodolfo dordoni piero lissoni and philippe starck. It was albinis collaborative work with cassina in the 1940s which developed his signature style through his designs for several chairs. In 1952 working with franca helg his long time assistant franco albini designed tre pezzi a contemporary restatement of the classic bergère chair.
Regarded as a major figure in the rationalist movement.