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Franco Albini Pl19

Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Paris, IDF

Armchair designed by Franco Albini (1905-1977) and Franca Helg Model n° PL19, 'Tre pezzi

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Red Fabric by Poggi 1970s
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Red Fabric by Poggi 1970s

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Red Fabric by Poggi 1970s

By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Cascina, Pisa

fabric. Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg in 1959 for the Nuove terme Luigi Zoja in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Wool by Poggi Pavia, 1950s
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Wool by Poggi Pavia, 1950s

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Wool by Poggi Pavia, 1950s

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

white Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia produced since

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Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Franco Albini Pl19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Wool for Poggi Italy
Franco Albini Pl19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Wool for Poggi Italy

Franco Albini Pl19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Wool for Poggi Italy

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

black Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia produced since

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Steel

Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi

Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi

$23,499 / set

H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in

Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of two "Model PL19" chairs, designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair by Franco Albini in White Mongolian Wool, Poggi
PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair by Franco Albini in White Mongolian Wool, Poggi

PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair by Franco Albini in White Mongolian Wool, Poggi

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana

FRANCO ALBINI (Robbiate, 1905 - Milano, 1977) PL19, also known as "Tre Pezzi" Armchair Black

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Armchairs "Pl19" (Tre Pezzi) by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Pair of Armchairs "Pl19" (Tre Pezzi) by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Pair of Armchairs "Pl19" (Tre Pezzi) by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Nice, FR

Pair of armchairs "PL19" (Tre Pezzi) by Franco Albini and Franca Helg designed in 1959 and edited

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia

By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Cascina, Pisa

in black Mongolian goat fur. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia production

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Steel

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia

By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Cascina, Pisa

in white Mongolian goat fur. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia production late

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Steel

Franco Albini "Tre Pezzi PL19" by Franco Albini & Franca Helg
Franco Albini "Tre Pezzi PL19" by Franco Albini & Franca Helg

Franco Albini "Tre Pezzi PL19" by Franco Albini & Franca Helg

By Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CHIC, GROOVY, PAZZEZCA! Need we say more??? OK, here's more, the description... These examples have been manufactured by Poggi in 1964-70 for Nuove terme "Luigi Zoja." Lacquered ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Armchairs “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Armchairs “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Armchairs “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

By Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic, groovy, pazzezca! Need we say more? OK, here's more, the description...These examples have been manufactured by Poggi in 1964-1970 for Nuove terme “Luigi Zoja.” Exhibited at t...

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Antique 1650s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern space age Italian design pair of armchairs or lounge chairs by Franco Albini for

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern space age Italian design pair of armchairs or lounge chairs by Franco Albini for

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Armchairs “Tre Pezzi Pl19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Armchairs “Tre Pezzi Pl19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Armchairs “Tre Pezzi Pl19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic, groovy, iconic! OK, here's more, the description...These examples have been manufactured by Poggi in 1964-1970 for Nuove terme “Luigi Zoja.” Exhibited at the XII Triennale of...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

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Metal

Armchairs “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Armchairs “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Armchairs “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini and Franca Helg

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic, groovy, pazzezca! Need we say more? OK, here's more, the description...These examples have been manufactured by Poggi in 1964-1970 for Nuove terme “Luigi Zoja.” Exhibited at t...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959
Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959

Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi

Located in Milan, IT

Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959. Re-upholstery and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959
Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959

Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi

Located in Milan, IT

Franco Albini & Franca Helg, Italian, Tre Pezzi "Model PL19" for Poggi, 1959. Available in fabric

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Franco Albini Set of Two White PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchairs for Poggi Pavia, 1950
Franco Albini Set of Two White PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchairs for Poggi Pavia, 1950

Franco Albini Set of Two White PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchairs for Poggi Pavia, 1950

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

, upholstered in white fabric. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia. Late 1950s.   

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Armchair “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini e Franca Helg.
Armchair “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini e Franca Helg.

Armchair “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini e Franca Helg.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These examples have been manufactured by Poggi in 1964-70 for Nuove terme “Luigi Zoja”.
Lacquered metal tubular frame composed of three sections: seat, armrest and back.
...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Armchair “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini e Franca Helg.
Armchair “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini e Franca Helg.

Armchair “Tre pezzi PL19” by Franco Albini e Franca Helg.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These examples have been manufactured by Poggi in 1964-70 for Nuove terme “Luigi Zoja”.
Lacquered metal tubular frame composed of three sections: seat, armrest and back.
...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Mongolian Wool Poggi Italy
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Mongolian Wool Poggi Italy

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Mongolian Wool Poggi Italy

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

white Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia produced since the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Steel

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

in black Mongolian goat fur. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia. Late 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of "PL19" Franco Albini Poggi Pavia in Synthetic Leather Italian Armchairs
Pair of "PL19" Franco Albini Poggi Pavia in Synthetic Leather Italian Armchairs

Pair of "PL19" Franco Albini Poggi Pavia in Synthetic Leather Italian Armchairs

By Franco Albini

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of "PL19" model armchairs designed by Franco Albini made with a black lacquered metal frame

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959

Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959

By Franco Albini

Located in Paris, IDF

"Model PL19" chairs or "The Pezzi" , designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Franco Albini for Poggi Pair of 'Tre pezzi PL19' Armchairs
Franco Albini for Poggi Pair of 'Tre pezzi PL19' Armchairs

Franco Albini for Poggi Pair of 'Tre pezzi PL19' Armchairs

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in New York, NY

A pair of rare and icononic 'Tre Pezzi' lounge chairs designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Franco Albini & Franca Helg PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair by Poggi Pavia, 1960s
Franco Albini & Franca Helg PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair by Poggi Pavia, 1960s

Franco Albini & Franca Helg PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair by Poggi Pavia, 1960s

By Franca Helg, Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Cascina, Pisa

PL19 or 'Tre Pezzi' armchair designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg in 1952, Poggi production

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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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Franco Albini Pl19 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic franco albini pl19 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and animal skin, every franco albini pl19 was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer franco albini pl19, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each franco albini pl19 bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one franco albini pl19 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg and Franco Albini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Franco Albini Pl19?

Prices for a franco albini pl19 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $16,800 and can go as high as $36,717, while the average can fetch as much as $22,030.

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