Tre Pezzi Chair
Made by Cassina
Designed by Franco Albini
Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg in 1952, the Tre Pezzi, Italian for "three pieces," is a landmark reinterpretation of the classical bergère armchair. Its architecture is resolved into three distinct, sculpturally legible forms: a curved seat shell of generous proportion, a ring-shaped back support, and a crescent headrest that hovers with quiet authority.
The tubular steel frame draws a direct formal dialogue with the civic infrastructure of postwar Milan, a vocabulary Albini understood as both structural and poetic. Upholstery wraps each element with precision, softening the geometry without obscuring it.
- Original design by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, 1952
- Tubular steel frame
- Fully upholstered seat, back, and headrest as three separate sculptural elements
- Produced by Cassina as part of the I Maestri collection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Tre Pezzi Chair and when?
The Tre Pezzi was designed by Franco Albini in collaboration with Franca Helg in 1952. It remains one of the most celebrated expressions of Italian rationalist furniture design.
What does 'Tre Pezzi' mean?
'Tre Pezzi' is Italian for 'three pieces,' referring to the chair's three distinct sculptural components: the seat shell, the ring-shaped back support, and the crescent headrest.
What is the Cassina I Maestri collection?
I Maestri is Cassina's heritage line dedicated to faithfully reproducing canonical works by masters of modern design, including Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Franco Albini, and others, under authorized licenses.
How does the Tre Pezzi relate to the bergère tradition?
The bergère is a French armchair form historically characterized by an enclosed, upholstered frame and deep seat. Albini and Helg abstracted this tradition into three autonomous geometric elements, retaining the enveloping comfort while radically reducing the form.
What upholstery options are available for the Tre Pezzi?
Cassina offers the Tre Pezzi in a curated selection of fabric and leather upholstery; specific options vary by configuration and are best confirmed through a showroom or design consultant.
