POLTRONA TRIA
BY CARLO DE CARLI
A curvy and comfortable 1970s rattan classic
LEGEND OF LOUNGING
In 1973, Carlo De Carli made his first foray into a new material – rattan. The result was an elegantly curved and exceptionally comfortable lounge chair that beautifully exemplified the material’s natural aesthetic appeal, as well as its structural versatility. Now restored and updated 50 years after its first appearance, Poltrona Tria joins GUBI’s growing Carlo De Carli Collection of landmark furniture.
EMBRACING ARMRESTS
Poltrona Tria was named in reference to its gracefully curved armrests, formed from three rattan canes of varying lengths, placed side by side, creating a striking wing-like effect. Thoughtfully designed to support the sitter’s arms and hands when relaxing, the armrests upward like open arms, inviting an embrace.
NATURAL APPEAL
Crafting the Poltrona Tria in rattan requires an exceptional level of skill, as each cane must be carefully sourced to match in diameter, color, and texture to ensure a seamless appearance and structural integrity. The precise bending and assembling of the canes is a meticulous process, making the chair a work of the finest craftsmanship.
CONTOURED FOR COMFORT
The lounge chair’s comfort is elevated by two deep-set, removable foam-filled cushions, providing an ideal balance of softness and support for an exceptional lounging experience in any indoor setting.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND VERSATILE
Like the other pieces in GUBI’s expanding rattan furniture collection, the Poltrona Tria is lightweight and easy to move around the home. Although an excellent standalone piece, the design’s linearity and lightness make it an excellent companion to sofas and other furniture of varying styles, ranging from clean-lined and formal modernity to laid-back bohemianism.
“For my father, craftsmanship was a passion. He was always fascinated by designing furniture and objects with natural materials using traditional techniques. Rattan was not a usual material in his works, but he was always keen to explore and experiment, and his curiosity and skill brought the Poltrona Tria to life beautifully.”
– Margherita De Carli, daughter of Carlo De Carli
CARLO DE CARLI
Carlo De Carli was a central figure in Italian design during the mid-20th century. He played a key role at the Milan Triennale and the Politecnico di Milano’s Faculty of Architecture, where he passionately advocated for local furniture production as a cornerstone of Italy’s traditional craft culture.
One of Italy’s leading furniture producers of the time, Vittorio Bonacina, shared De Carli’s vision of a unified approach to Italy’s furniture industry, and commissioned him to design several pieces for his company. The Poltrona Tria in rattan emerged from this collaboration – one of De Carli’s final furniture designs before he dedicated himself entirely to research and teaching.
POLTRONA TRIA COLLECTION