$4,176Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 28 in D 28 in
Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Franco Albini
Located in Oceanside, US
A sculptural icon of Italian modernism, the Margherita chair was designed by Franco Albini in 1950
Cane, Rattan
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Berlin, DE
Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a
Rattan, Glass
$3,097
H 36.62 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Origianal in good condition Iconic Rattan Fifties Chair designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio
Upholstery, Rattan
$8,500 / set
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic pair of “Margherita” rattan armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Italian modernist Franco
Rattan
Franco Albini "Margherita" Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franco Albini "Margherita" rattan and reed lounge chair.***We carry an extensive collection of
Rattan, Reed, Fur
Franco Albini, 'Margherita' Lounge Chair
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Monaco, Monaco
Designed in the early 1950s for Bonacina, the Margherita chair won first place at the 9th Milan
Rattan
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Franco Albini “Margherita” Arm Chairs for Bonacina, Italy 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful pair of the iconic Margherita chair, designed by Franco Albini in 1950 and manufactured
Bamboo, Wicker
"Margherita" Chair by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare armchair with rattan frame by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1950s. This
Rattan
Franco Albini Margherita Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rattan chairs with gold cushions.
Rattan
Franco Albini Margherita Chair with Ottoman
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wicker Franco Albini Margherita Italian chair and side table or ottoman, 1950s.
Franco Albini Margherita Chair and Pouf
By Franco Albini
Located in Hanover, MA
Neo-Rationalist Franco Albini's iconic and playful Margherita Chair and ottoman, comprised of reed
Pair of Franco Albini 'Margherita' Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Pair of Franco Albini rattan chairs. Lovely ageing to rattan and in wonderful condition. Seat
Rattan
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic sculptural Margherita chair by Franco Albini. Excellent vintage condition with newly
Rattan
Pair of Margherita Chairs by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic sculptural Margherita chairs by Franco Albini. Excellent vintage condition with newly
Rattan
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H 39 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair of Franco Albini Wicker "Margherita" Lounge Chairs, circa 1950, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Franco Albini Wicker "Margherita" lounge chairs bent wicker structure, natural and
Wicker
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H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Rare Set of Four "Margherita" Chairs and Ottoman by Franco Albini
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Four "Margherita" chairs and ottoman (or stool) designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by
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H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Margherita Chairs by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of two armchairs with rattan frame. Small round table available with glass top.
Rattan, Glass
Franco Albini/Vittorio Bonacina "Margherita" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First presented at the Triennale del 1951.
Pair of Franco Albini rattan Margherita chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and occasionl pair of chairs by Franco Albini. The cushions can be done at no extra charge
Rattan
Margherita Chair with pouf, Franco Albini, Bonacina
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
design and one of the best-known creations of the great master of Rationalism Franco Albini, who made it
Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Margherita Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
1950s Margherita chair in bamboo and rattan, designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, with
Bamboo, Rattan
Margherita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina Italy ca. 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic mid-century design "Margherita" rattan chair by Franco Albini produced by Bonacina, Italy
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Margherita Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina 1950.
Bamboo, Rattan
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H 37.8 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Margherita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Margherita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
Wicker
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H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Franco Albini for Bonacina Rattan Margherita Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Margherita chair in bamboo and rattan, designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, with
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Franco Albini "Margherita" chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Franco Albini 'Margherita' cane chairs, 1960s. Measure: Seat 16" H.
Wicker, Rattan
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H 44.5 in W 29 in D 31 in
Franco Albini Margherita Handwoven Rattan Chair for Vittorio Bonacina Italy 1950
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Franco Albini Margherita Chair round handwoven rattan, wicker high back chair for Vittorio
Wicker, Rattan
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H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Franco Albini for Bonacina, Mid-Century Rattan Chair "Margherita", 1950
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini for Bonacina, mid-century rattan chair "Margherita" with original yellow cushion
Fabric, Rattan
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H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Franco Albini for Bonacina Rattan Margherita Chair with Bouclé Cushion
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful rattan chairs by Franco Albini, manufactured by Bonacina. This design won the award of
Bouclé, Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Margherita Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina 1950.
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Margherita Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Bridport, CT
Mid-century rattan chair. This design won the gold medal at the Ninth Annual Milan Triennale in
Rattan
Franco Albini "Margherita" Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Margherita" rattan and reed lounge chair by Italian designer Franco Albini. Beautifully crafted
Rattan, Reed, Fur
Original Franco Albini "Margherita" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Original early production pair of "Margherita" chairs by Franco Albini. Woven rattan with a high
Rattan
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H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 33.86 in
Wicker Franco Albini Margherita Italian Chair and Side Table, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Basel, CH
The Franco Albini Margherita chair was designed in Italy in the early 1950s for Bonacina and won
Cotton, Wicker
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Early "Margherita" Rattan Chair for Bonacina, 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Milan, Italy
Iconic sculptural Margherita rattan chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Bonacina
Rattan
margherita chair with metal legs by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Houston, TX
margherita chair on tubular metal legs bent rattan body with original pattina original seat
Metal
Pair of Margherita's and Ottoman by Franco Albini for Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pair of 'Margherita' chairs and an ottoman (or pouf) by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Italy
Rattan
Chair 'Margherita' and stool by Franco Albini
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
One chair 'Margherita' in combination with one stool (pouf). Design Franco Albini. Manufactured by
Rattan
"Margherita" Chair and Ottoman by Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The legendary Neo-Rationalist architect Franco Albini (1905-1977) had his playful side, and the
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H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Franco Albini for Bonacina Rattan Margherita Chair with Original Cushion
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful rattan chair by Franco Albini, manufactured by Bonacina. All the rattan is in absolutely
Fabric, Rattan
$6,624Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Newly Upholstered Daybed by Bonacina, Italy, 1950s
By Bonaccina
Located in Berlin, DE
Daybed by Bonacina in newly upholstered white fabric.
Fabric, Upholstery
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$16,919 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s. The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
Rattan
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$7,697 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$13,702 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,629
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$35,000
H 27.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Gabriella Crespi Rare 'Fungo' Table Lamp in Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi rare 'Fungo' table lamp from the Rising Sun Series with lacquered bamboo strips and polished brass details on dome shade atop elegant flared brass base, Italy, 1970s...
Brass
Franco Albini for Bonacina Stool in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Mid-century round Ottoman stool made of curved rattan and bamboo. This stool was designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the 1960s.
Bamboo, Rattan
$11,378
H 40.16 in W 20.87 in D 37.41 in
Gio Ponti Continuum BP16 Armchair in Bamboo, Made by Bonacina 1970s-80s
By Gio Ponti, Bonacina
Located in Brussels, BE
Continuum armchair in Bamboo, Designed by Gio Ponti, Made by Bonacina. This example dates to production from the 1970s-80s. Bamboo, wicker and original upholstery and cushion. Dimen...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
$3,393
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
"Foglia" Wicker Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
"Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an enclosing wicker shell with padded seat.
Wicker
$3,393
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
"Foglia" Yellow Lounge Chair by Travasa for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Milan, IT
Yellow "Foglia" lounge chair by Giovanni Travasa for Vittorio Bonacina. The piece features an enclosing wicker shell with padded seat.
Wicker
$2,483
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model Margherita with backrest and seat made of curved and woven rattan. At the center of...
Fabric, Rattan
While working under the polymath Gio Ponti — arguably the most important figure in 20th-century Italian modernism — furniture designer Franco Albini nurtured a love for modern forms combined with traditional craft techniques.
Albini is widely known for working with organic materials such as rattan and cane for his chairs and other seating, but he also played a pivotal role in the Italian rationalist movement of the early 20th century, which saw architects and furniture makers applying a strict emphasis on geometry in their work. Rationalists drew on Ancient Roman architecture but rejected ornament, much in the way that Le Corbusier and celebrated Bauhaus figures such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe had in their modernist furniture.
Albini received his degree in architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1929, and, in 1931, he founded his practice in Milan, where he tackled workers’ housing and other reconstruction projects. A gifted urban planner, he also developed the Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Tesoro di San Lorenzo museums in Genoa. While Albini is revered for his Margherita chair — a Triennale Milano award winner created for Bonacina in 1951 — he also collaborated with manufacturers Poggi and Cassina in the 1940s on seating, tables and more that embodied his artistic vision. Of that mid-century work, the one piece that perhaps best captures this vision is the iconic Luisa chair.
With its cherry red upholstery and sinuous wooden legs that seem to float aboveground, the Luisa is a genuine masterpiece. It is also a testament to Albini’s perfectionism, as it endured several prototypes — including one made by Knoll in the late 1940s — and took approximately 15 years to design. Poggi launched the final version of the armchair in 1955, earning Albini the prestigious Compasso d’Oro from Italy’s Association for Industrial Design. It is produced today by Cassina. Albini named the chair for someone who likely saw the process firsthand: his personal secretary of two decades, Luisa Colombini.
Find vintage Franco Albini furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.