Rattan Bamboo Franco Albini Style Rectangular Mirror, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini style handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirror. Italy
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Rattan Bamboo Franco Albini Style Asymmetric Rectangular Mirror
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini style handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirror. Italy
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Chandelier Rattan and Bamboo Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Wall Mirror Rattan and Bamboo Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
design Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. A highly decorative bamboo and rattan mirror with
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Italian Round Ottoman Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, Franco Albini 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely mid-century round stool in bamboo, rattan and wicker. Franco Albini designed this piece in
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Rattan and Bamboo Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful umbrella stand in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini. Made in
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Midcentury Console Table in Rattan and Bamboo Franco Albini Style, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful demilune console table in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Bamboo and Wicker Umbrella Stand in the Style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Umbrella stand made of bamboo, Franco Albini style, Italy 1960s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Franco Albini Style Bamboo Lounge Chairs c. 1950's
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Bamboo Franco Albini Style Lounge Chairs. In Original Condition with. Amazing mid
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Franco Albini Style Bamboo Nesting Tables
By Franco Albini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 3 Piece Vintage Franco Albini Style Bamboo Nesting Tables
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Bamboo Rocking Chair att. to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century bamboo rocking chair, made in Italy, attributed to Franco Albini. This chic chair
Bamboo
Bamboo Magazine Rack attributed to Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, IT
Bamboo magazine rack attributed to Franco Albini, 1960s Intact and in good condition. Width 48 cm
Bamboo
Franco Albini (attr) High Back Bamboo Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influential, acclaimed Franco Albini. Made entirely from masterfully bent bamboo with an intricately woven
Bamboo
Vintage ModernnRattan Bamboo Magazine Rack Attributed Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage rattan or bamboo magazine rack. Attributed to designer Franco
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Vintage 1960s Franco Albini Bamboo Magazine Rack, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage 1960s Franco Albini Bamboo Magazine Rack, Italy A beautiful vintage magazine rack in
Bamboo
1950’s Bamboo Coat Stand by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in London, Lambeth
Born near Milan in 1905, Franco Albini was an Italian architect, urban planner, and furniture
Bamboo
Franco Albini Style Bamboo Magazine Stand, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
1960s. Its wickerwork style reminds us of furniture designed by Franco Albini and will be a wonderful
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan and bamboo mirror, Franco Albini (Attr.), 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Argelato, BO
Italian rattan wall mirror (circa 1970s) attr. to Franco Albini. The mirror has a complex weave of
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Franco Albini, Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Italian designer Franco Albini specialised in the charming and beautiful in design, his take on
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Pr. Franco Albini Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo, willow reed ottomans, stools, tables. designed by Franco Albini. Interestingly, the
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Rattan Bamboo Pagoda Shaped Mirror, Franco Albini Style
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini Inspired Rattan Bamboo Rectangular Wall Mirror Mid-Century Modern rattan pagoda style
Bamboo, Wicker, Mirror
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Franco Albini Style Rattan Bamboo Rectangular Mirror, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury rectangular mirror, Rattan & Bamboo Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Mid-Century Franco Albini Style Bamboo Loveseat, Natural Rattan
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designers in the 1950s. Franco Albini pioneered the use of rattan and bamboo in modern furniture design
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Stylized Midcentury Bamboo Coat Tree After Franco Albini / Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized midcentury Bamboo Coat Tree after Franco Albini / Italy. Wonderful original condition.
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Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack, Franco Albini designer
By Franco Albini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury bamboo and rattan magazine rack, Franco Albini attributed Polished shellac Measures
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Awesome Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
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Lovely Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini (Attribution), Coat Rack, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan coat rack design attributed to Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s.
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Oval Bamboo Mirror, attributed Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage oval bamboo mirror, attributed Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The cane is
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini oval bamboo and rattan wall mirror, Italy, 1950s. This chic and iconic mid-century
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini oval bamboo and rattan wall mirror, Italy, 1950s. This chic and iconic Italian mid
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Franco Albini Round Bamboo and Rattan Mirrors, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini oval bamboo and rattan wall mirrors, Italy, 1950s. These chic and iconic Italian mid
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Franco Albini oval bamboo and rattan wall mirror, Italy, 1950s. This chic and iconic Italian mid
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Mid Century Bamboo Floor Lamp after Franco Albini, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A mid century floor lamp produced around the 1960's in the manner of Franco Albini in Italy. The
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Italian Bamboo Rocking Chair i Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini was Italian designer his innovating design using natural materials like bamboo. The
Bamboo
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Italian Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack, Franco Albini Style
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
rack in the manner of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s. This magazine stand features a conical bamboo basket
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Bent Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Modern Stool by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cool midcentury modern Italian rattan and bamboo stool by Franco Albini, having woven organic
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid- Century Modern Sunburst Bamboo Mirror, Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid- Century Modern Sunburst Bamboo Mirror, Franco Albini, Italy 1960s A stunning expression of
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Italian Rattan Bamboo Round Mirror, Franco Albini Syle, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
bamboo frame with an intrincated undulated rattan pattern between them. In the style of Franco Albini
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror, Cane
Midcentury Bamboo Table in the Style of Franco Albini, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A square bamboo coffee table in the style of Franco Albini, Italy. The chairs are in very good
Bamboo
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1960s Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Bar Cart by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
, attributed to the renowned architect Franco Albini. Handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s, the piece features
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Franco Albini Bamboo Basket with Handle, Italy, circa 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
A charming Franco Albini designed Italian 1950's handmade bamboo basket. The curved basket with a
Bamboo
Rattan and Bamboo Magazine Rack Italy 1960s Franco Albini Style
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine rack in rattan and bamboo, in the style of the Italian 1960s designer Franco Albini.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Basket Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round basket in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini. Made in
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Rack Franco Albini Style, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern coat rack or stand. Design in the style of Franco Albini
Bamboo, Rattan
Bamboo and Rattan Stool by Franco Albini (Attr.), Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Franco Albini’s best known designs were made of natural materials, especially rattan and bamboo
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Curved Rattan and Bamboo Round Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Franco Albini. In amazing condition and with a charming honey color. This organic mirror was hand
Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan
Bamboo and Rattan Umbrella Stand by Franco Albini – 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo and Rattan Umbrella Stand by Franco Albini – 1960s Product Details Dimensions: 28 B × 50 H x
Rattan, Straw
Franco Albini Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Side Tables, Bamboo, Rattan
By Franco Albini
Located in Manhasset, NY
Franco Albini Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Side or End Tables, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Bamboo, Rattan
An Italian 1970s oval split cane bamboo mirror by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s oval split cane bamboo mirror by Franco Albini
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Franco Albini Style Bamboo Rattan Wall Mirror with Arched Top
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini style handcrafted bamboo and rattan mirror with
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
designed by a reknown Italian designer Franco Albini (attr). The rattan hooks feature an oval shaped base
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Franco Albini Bamboo and Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
is attributed to the craftsmanship of Franco Albini and was designed in Italy during the 1960s. This
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Umbrella Stand Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful umbrella stand or basket in curved rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Shelf, Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini. This fantastic
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1950s Franco Albini Inspired Bamboo Daybed Frame with Sleigh Shaped Frame
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorative crown-like headboard. Reminiscent of designs by Franco Albini. Minimal rattan loss and no
Bamboo
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Wall Mirror Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular wall mirror in bamboo and rattan in the style of Franco Albini
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Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.
So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.
Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.
For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.