Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi signed numbered Italy Circa 1980s

FRANCO ALBINI (1905–1977) AND FRANCA HELG (1920–1989) DESIGNERS & CASSINA PUBLISHER 
“PL 19,” also known as “Tre Pezzi,” the model created in [1959] and reissued under number 01234
Modernist wingback chair. The base is made of black-lacquered tubular metal. The seat and back cushions are upholstered in coral fabric. 
Another armchair in yellow fabric also available.
Good condition.
Marked with the CASSINA publisher’s stamp and bears Franco Albini’s facsimile signature on the tubular metal. 
H. 91 cm   W. 80 cm   D. 70 cm

Public collection and related work: Vitra Design Museum, Weil-am-Rhein   An identical model, from a Carlo Poggi (1959–2008) edition, is held in the collections of this institution under inventory number MIT-10030.
Literature: 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 modernità, 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.