Fiorenza
by Franco Albini (1952)
for Arflex
In a fifties Pirelli advertisement, the Fiorenza armchair was used as an example of foam rubber's potential, which at that time was the most technologically advanced material used in upholstered furniture. Although designed almost sixty years ago, the Fiorenza maintains a completely contemporary aesthetic.
Technical characteristic and finishes:
Structure: deal solid wood and metal.
Seat and Back Upholstery: shaped polyurethane in differentiated density.
Armrests Upholstery: moulded polyurethane foam.
Springing: elastic straps.
Visible Frame: solid beech-wood, walnut stained or black lacquered.
Cover: fabric or leather.
