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Franco Albini Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Franco Albini "Fiorenza" lounge chair, Italy, circa 1990s. This chair was originally designed by
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

  • Franco Albini Lounge Chair
  • Franco Albini Lounge Chair
  • Franco Albini Lounge Chair
  • Franco Albini Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in. W 28 in. D 33 in.
Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant chair model "47" with renewed high quality woolen fabric, designed by Franco Albini in 1949
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Vintage 1940s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

  • Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
  • Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
  • Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
  • Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
H 31.11 in. W 20.28 in. D 24.02 in.
Pair of Franco Albini Style Bamboo Lounge Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous midcentury Bamboo Franco Albini Style Lounge Chairs. In Original Condition with Some Signs
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, circa 1950. A folding chair of wooden construction in completely
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
  • Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
  • Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
  • Franco Albini for Poggi circa 1950, Folding Chair
H 30.71 in. W 17.33 in. D 22.05 in.
Franco Albini Lounge chair, Knoll, 1952
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Chicago, IL
Franco Albini lounge chair produced by Knoll. Frame has been refinished, original upholstery is in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

  • Franco Albini Lounge chair, Knoll, 1952
  • Franco Albini Lounge chair, Knoll, 1952
  • Franco Albini Lounge chair, Knoll, 1952
  • Franco Albini Lounge chair, Knoll, 1952
H 30 in. W 25.98 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Rosewood Chairs "Luisa" by Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Upholstery chairs. In the style of Franco Albini's Luisa Model for Cassina. Collect a pair of outstanding
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Franco Albini 'Attr' Bamboo Lounge Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous midcentury Bamboo Franco Albini (attr) Lounge Chairs. Intricately hand woven bamboo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Italian Mid Century Franco Albini Curvy Bamboo Rocking Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s rocking chair in bent bamboo by Italian designer Franco Albini. Compelling curvy lines
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Franco Albini Armchair
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
"Fiorenza" Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex. Walnut, brass, mohair upholstery. Early variant
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

  • Franco Albini Armchair
  • Franco Albini Armchair
  • Franco Albini Armchair
  • Franco Albini Armchair
H 40.5 in. W 28 in. D 36 in.
Twelve Chairs Attr. to Franco Albini in Wood and Leather
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set composed of twelve chairs attributed to Franco Albini from 1950. The structure of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, circa 1953, Vintage "Luisa" Chair.
By Franco Albini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy circa 1953. The "Luisa" (named in honour of the designers wife
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 4 Luisa Chair e 2 Luisella Chair, Franco Albini, Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
path that saw Franco Albini focus on fine-tuning an archetype in which the essential elements of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Franco Albini Bonacina Mid Century Margherita Chair & Coffee Table- 2 Pieces
By Franco Albini
Located in Basel, BS
The "Margherita chair" by Franco Albini is one of the most notable pieces of furniture created by
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Set of 6 Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Carpaneto Piacentino, Italy
Set of six Luisa chairs with a wooden structure upholstered in red fabric, designed by Franco
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Set of 6 Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
  • Set of 6 Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
  • Set of 6 Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
  • Set of 6 Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
H 30.32 in. W 22.05 in. D 21.66 in.
Franco Albini Style Mid Century Italian Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
By Franco Albini
Located in Countryside, IL
Franco Albini style mid century Italian rattan lounge chair - pair This chair measures: 26 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Franco Albini, Set of 4 Luisella Chairs for Poggi, Italy, Rosewood Frames
By Franco Albini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy. Circa 1955, a set of 4 " Luisella " chairs. The more often seen
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini for Bonacina, Midcentury Rattan Chair "Gala", 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini for Bonacina, midcentury rattan chair "Gala", 1951.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

  • Franco Albini for Bonacina, Midcentury Rattan Chair "Gala", 1951
  • Franco Albini for Bonacina, Midcentury Rattan Chair "Gala", 1951
  • Franco Albini for Bonacina, Midcentury Rattan Chair "Gala", 1951
  • Franco Albini for Bonacina, Midcentury Rattan Chair "Gala", 1951
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H 39.38 in. W 35.44 in. D 39.38 in.
Midcentury Bamboo Rocking Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of elegant and comfortable pair of rocking chairs in the style of Franco Albini Italy. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Pencil Rattan Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of pencil rattan chairs in the style of Franco Albini. The perfect compliment to a
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20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Franco Albini Style Reddish Stained Bamboo Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini Style reddish stained bamboo lounge chair. In original condition with visible wear
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair Franco Albini 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
metal attributed to the design by Franco Albini 1950s Italy. While the seat shell shows a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Franco Albini Ps16 Rocking Chair Poggi, Italy, 1959
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic designed rocking chair model PS16 designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Canvas, Teak

  • Franco Albini Ps16 Rocking Chair Poggi, Italy, 1959
  • Franco Albini Ps16 Rocking Chair Poggi, Italy, 1959
  • Franco Albini Ps16 Rocking Chair Poggi, Italy, 1959
  • Franco Albini Ps16 Rocking Chair Poggi, Italy, 1959
H 29.53 in. W 64.97 in. D 27.56 in.
Set of 4, Cassina Luisa Dining Chairs by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Albini in the 1950s Reissued by Cassina in the early 2000s Beautiful black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Franco Albini Style Mid-Century Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Franco Albini style vintage mid-century bent bamboo & rattan high backed rocking or lounge chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1970s Italian Riviera Bamboo Lounge Chair in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Italian Riviera bamboo lounge chair in the style of Franco Albini with later sheepskin.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Elegant Round Bamboo Lounge Chair in Style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely bamboo lounge chair in style of Franco Albini elegant round shape that suits any interior
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Rocking Chair in Bamboo and Rattan Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950’s
By Franco Albini
Located in Hastings, GB
Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking Chaise’ for Poggi, all canework and rattan ties are in good condition, the wear
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, American Walnut and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Luisa chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Mid Century Rattan Lounge Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Franco Albini
Located in Countryside, IL
Franco Albini mid century rattan lounge dining chairs - set of 4 These chairs measure: 26.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

20th Century Dark-Brown Italian Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted rattan, designed by Franco Albini in good condition. The seat backrest, arms of the round corner
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Franco Albini 1956 Rocking Chaise Lounge, Model No. PS16
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Albini rocking chaise lounge, constructed of walnut, canvas and cord with original fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chair 48, Maple And Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and cream fabric "Luisa" chair, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

20th Century Franco Albini Folding Chair in Wood for Poggi, circa 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chairs 48, Maple and Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of "Luisa" chairs in maple and cream fabric, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Set of Six "Luisa” Chairs by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six "Luisa" chairs designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950. Beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Early pair of black naugahyde and oak N°48 chair by Franco Albini produced by Knoll between 1948
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Set of 6 SD9 "Luisella" Chairs by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 60's
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Milan in 1905, Franco Albini is an Italian architect, urban planner and furniture designer
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Franco Albini for Poggi Midcentury Italian Luisa Chairs, Set of 7
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Countryside, IL
Franco Albini for Poggi midcentury Italian Luisa chairs - Set of 7 Each chair measures: 22 wide
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Franco Albini Luisa Dining Chairs for Poggi, set of 6, Italy, 1950's
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in New York, NY
Luisa dining chairs by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950's This set of iconic minimalist Luisa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Restored Pair of 1950s Margherita Chairs by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina
By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in North Miami, FL
Professionally restored pair of 1950s bamboo and rattan Margherita chairs, designed by Franco
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Mid-century Italian Armchair Model "Fiorenza" walnut cream fabric
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977). Armchair model "Fiorenza," Manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1952. Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Restored Albini Style Childs Stick Rattan Rocking Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Child size oversized Franco Albini-style two-strand round arm stick rattan rocking chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Franco Albini Set of Six Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chairs jacaranda and fabric
By Forma Brazil, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Set of six dining chairs with arms (Price per chair) Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Jacaranda

Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
By Franco Albini, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Incredible stylish over scale midcentury continuous arm rocking chair, after Thonet and Albini
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

  • Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
  • Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
  • Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
  • Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
H 42.5 in. W 22 in. D 43 in.
1938 Chair by Franco Albini
By Exteta, Massimo Castagna
Located in Milan, IT
chair is a gorgeous piece by Franco Albini, a Rationalist architect from the 20th century. Fashioned of
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile

  • 1938 Chair by Franco Albini
  • 1938 Chair by Franco Albini
  • 1938 Chair by Franco Albini
  • 1938 Chair by Franco Albini
H 29.93 in. W 21.66 in. D 23.23 in.
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Italian Mid-century Wooden Rocking Lounge Chair Model PS16
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lupo 1945 Chair by Franco Albini
By Exteta, Massimo Castagna
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by traditional embroidery, this stupendous chair is a singular design by Franco Albini
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Lupo 1945 Chair by Franco Albini
  • Lupo 1945 Chair by Franco Albini
  • Lupo 1945 Chair by Franco Albini
  • Lupo 1945 Chair by Franco Albini
H 33.47 in. W 22.05 in. D 22.05 in.
Pair of 1960s Italian Bamboo Chairs Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage bamboo and rattan chairs, attributed to Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s. They are in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two rosewood Luisa chairs with seats and backs upholstered in a patinated and weathered leather
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

  • Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
  • Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
  • Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
  • Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
H 35.5 in. W 21.75 in. D 21.75 in.
Franco Albini Luisa Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Fabric

  • Franco Albini Luisa Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
  • Franco Albini Luisa Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
  • Franco Albini Luisa Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
  • Franco Albini Luisa Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
H 30.32 in. W 22.05 in. D 22.45 in.
Midcentury French Rattan Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury French rattan chair. Circular Silhouette. White paint has chipped and patinaed with
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rattan

  • Midcentury French Rattan Chair
  • Midcentury French Rattan Chair
  • Midcentury French Rattan Chair
  • Midcentury French Rattan Chair
H 32 in. W 32.5 in. D 26 in.
Rattan Porters Chair in the Manner of Franco Albini
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Tall rattan hooded porters chair in the style of Franco Albini. Features a canopied design and a
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Franco Albini Bamboo Stools
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo Stools by Italian Mid-Century master Franco Albini, the visionary mind
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo

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Albini Franco Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the albini franco chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and bamboo, every albini franco chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a albini franco chair, we have 362 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer albini franco chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right albini franco chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one albini franco chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina and Bonacina produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Albini Franco Chair?

Prices for a albini franco chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

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