Italy, 1947
Walnut wooden frame, fabric upholstery
Provided with original invoice from Turri Amilcare Fu Stefano, together with a certificate of authenticity from the Franco Albini Archive
Zero Gravity. Franco Albini. Costruire le modernità, Milan, 2006, pp. 22, 211 (similar model); Domus n. 317, aprile 1956, p. 32 (similar model); Domus n. 338, gennaio 1958, p. 31 (similar model)
Unique pieces. Created upon commission for Castelli Ferrieri house, Milan. Prototype of the armchairs mod. Fiorenza (1940-1967). First model presented at Milan Triennale VII, 141
Manufactured in 1947, this set composed by a three-seater sofa and three armchairs 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. This set was created upon commission for Castelli Ferrieri house in Milan and based on a prototype of the armchair mod. Fiorenza, designed between 1940 and 1967. The first model of this armchair was showcased at VII Triennale of Milan in 1940.
Sofa : W 183 x D 91 × H 95 cm| W 72 x D 35.8 x H 37.4 inArmchair : H 91.5 cm | H 36 in
