The Luisa armchair combines a distinctive suspended plane design with its geometric seat and back, both supported by a simple wood structure. Designed by Franco Albini over 15 years of development, the construction expresses structural efficiency through its core elements. The red upholstery contrasts with the wood frame, while the minimalist construction earned the piece the Compasso D'Oro prize from the Italian Industrial Design Association.
The result of 15 years' labour from designer Franco Albini, 'Luisa' is an extraordinary chair in which the concept of 'substance in form' is aptly expressed. Albini's mission to dedicate himself to creating an archetype in which the core elements of the structure respond to various possible uses in the home led to the creation of a chair where the seat and the back are two geometric planes suspended on a simple wood structure. The result is a timeless piece that is a testament to skill, technique and high quality materials, and one which was awarded the prestigious Compasso D’Oro prize by the Italian Industrial Design Association. Re-issued by Cassina in a world exclusive.
