Franco Albini “Fiorenza” Lounge Chair in Dedar Fabric for Arflex, Italy 1952
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Design
Describing the Fiorenza chair, design historian Giampiero Bosoni noted its aim to provide "uniformly distributed support" across the entire body, as if creating the sensation of floating. Seat, backrest, and armrests are enveloped in foam rubber, stretched over a wave of elastic rubber, all supported by a tubular iron frame. Albini’s use of innovative materials ensures even distribution of pressure, creating a weightless experience for the person sitting. Clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic hide the intricate construction. Resting on four metal points, the chair also features brass fittings at the armrests' ends, adding refined elegance. The reupholstered Dedar fabric introduces an irregular jacquard pattern, whose primordial essence evokes ancient mat-weaving traditions. The warm tones of the elm wood frame contrast beautifully with the modern seating materials.
Carrying the Arflex label inside the wooden frame, this version of the Fiorenza chair stands as a timeless piece of Italian design. Albini’s vision, combined with Arflex’s innovative approach, resulted in a chair that marries technology, comfort, and enduring beauty.
Condition
As mentioned earlier, the chair is reupholstered and fully restored in our workshop with abidance for patina and charming results of aging.
Literature
Giampiero Bosoni, “Franco Albini: Minimum Design”, 24 ORE Cultura srl, 2011, pp. 52 - 55.
Lounge chairs
Netherlands
Fabric
1950-1959
Mid-Century Modern
Good
Width:72cm
Height: 108cm
Length: 95 cm
Weight: 45Kg
Legacy
Legacy
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