Italy, design in 1959 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Manufactured by Poggi between 1964-70
Lacquered metal tubular frame; latex-foam, mongolian fur
Domus 371 (ottobre 1960), p.15; Domus 373 (dicembre 1960), p.21 ; G. Gramigna, Repertorio1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p.50; F. Bucci, F. Irace, Zero Gravity Franco Albini Costruire le modernit?, Triennale Electa, Milano, 2006, p.123; G. Bosoni, F. Bucci, Il design e gli interni di Franco Albini, Electa, Milano, 2009, p.106; G. Bosoni, P. Albini, C. Lecce, Franco Albini, 24 Ore Cultura, Milano, 2011, p.82.
Model exhibited at the XII Triennale of Milan, 1960
Manufactured by Poggi between 1964 and 1970 for the Nuove terme Luigi Zoja in Salsomaggiore, this PL19 armchair reflects Franco Albini’s vision of artistic rationalism. Balancing function, proportion, and poetic elegance, this piece embodies the architect’s timeless approach to modern design, where simplicity and innovation harmonious coexist. The PL19 armchair is based on a project by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and was exhibited at the XII Triennale of Milan in 1960.
W 80 x D 80 x H 92 cm W 31.5 x D 31.5 x H 36.22 in
