Franco Albini Bamboo Ottoman
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Ottoman, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo ottoman, Italy 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
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Franco Albini Mid-Century Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Pouf, Ottoman, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent poufs or ottomans fully made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
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H 14.77 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Coppia di Pouf Riviera di Franco Albini 1960 Bambù e Vimini Italia 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Lucca, IT
Coppia di pouf Riviera di Franco Albini Italia 1960 , sono in vimini e bambù , in ottimo stato di
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Midcentury Ottoman Stool in Bamboo and Rattan Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury amazing ottoman / stool / pouf / side table in bamboo and rattan in the style of Franco
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
H 15.75 in Dm 20.87 in
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
By Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool or Ottoman, 1960s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely magazine rack made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Stool Attributed to Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and bamboo stool / benche / ottoman attributed Franco
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
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H 15.75 in Dm 14.97 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Stools by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and bamboo stools / benches / ottomans by Franco
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
' fabric. Designed in 1960. by Franco Albini for Bonacina .Suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
Ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Primitive Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Plant Holder, 1960s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely plant holder made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
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Restored Italian Pencil Reed Rattan Ottoman Footstool in the style of Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
stool in the style of designer Franco Albini.
1970, Italy
Franco Albini, an Italian designer, and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Footstools
Materials
Rattan
Wicker Chair and Ottoman by Giovanni travasa
By Franco Albini
Located in Red Lion, PA
Beautifully designed Giovanni Travasa wicker chair and ottoman.
Minor restoration needed.
Great
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Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
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Restored Three-Strand "Double-Loop" Rattan Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
decorative stick rattan poles much like those made famous by Franco Albini. Included is the matching down
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Mid-century Reed Stick Rattan Ottoman Stool w/ Hairpin Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Frankl/Mont Setting along with Boho chic like Betty Cobonpue, Franco Albini, and Gabriella Crespi
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Mid-20th Century Footstools
Materials
Rattan
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Franco Albini Bamboo Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the franco albini bamboo ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each franco albini bamboo ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and bamboo. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect franco albini bamboo ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each franco albini bamboo ottoman bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made franco albini bamboo ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Franco Albini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Franco Albini Bamboo Ottoman?
Prices for a franco albini bamboo ottoman can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $289 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,330.
Finding the Right seating for You
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.
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