Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian model MB 51 sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Made of solid teak with a
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian model MB 51 sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Made of solid teak with a
Teak
Teak Sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sideboard, model MB48, by Franco Albini for Poggi. A rare design from the 1950s–60s, featuring six
Brass
TL30 Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model TL30 marble table designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Pavia. Made in Italy circa 1950s
Carrara Marble, Metal
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
Wood
Mb 48 Wood Case Piece by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Mb 48 Case piece by Franco Albini for Poggi. Capable modular piece to be used standing alone or
Wood
LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The LB7 "Infinito" bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi is an iconic creation of 1950s Italian
Teak
Mid-Century Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Stadera Desk Model 840 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Wood
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s
Wood
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto Desk/Dining Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TL2 Cavalletto desk/dining table by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1950s.
Wood
Midcentury sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1950
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant sideboard, model MB 51, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Italy, 1950s Sophisticated and
Wood
Pair of Italian Armchairs in the Style of Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Franco Albini for Poggi – 1950s Elegant pair of Italian armchairs
Fabric, Wood
LB7 three-bay bookcase, Franco Albini for Poggi 1950
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Three-bay bookcase model “LB7”, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi around 1950. The system is part
Metal
TL 22 Cavalletto table designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy 1955
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The TL 22 Cavalletto table, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia in 1955, is a stunning
Wood
20th Century, Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cart mod. CR-20
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Turin, Turin
by Franco Albini for Poggi in 1959. Published in: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950
Wood
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely
Wood
Italian mid-century modern wood double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s Double bed with a
Wood
LB7 Library by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic bookcase LB7 designed by Franco Albini in 1955 and manufactured by Poggi Pavia. It can be
Wood
Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Midcdentury Dark Wood Sideboard, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcenturty modern design little credenza sideboard "MB48" model designed by Franco Albini
Wood
$3,682Sale Price|20% Off
Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Cicognino Wood Side Table 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury wood side table model TN6 Cicognino designed by Franco Albini and produced by
Wood
Cavalletto Dining or Working Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cavalletto or TL2 dining or working table designed in 1950 by italian architect Franco Albini, old
Metal
20th Century Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cabinet mod. MB15
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He
Wood
Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia Italian Dark Wood LB7 Bookcase, Italy 1970s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, shelves and container with wood veneer adjustable in
Wood
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
designer, Franco Albini. Designed in 1950 for manufacturers Poggi, the Cavaletto, (trestle), functions as
Steel
Wooden bar trolley ''CR20'' by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1958
By Franco Albini
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare "CR20" trolley in rosewood designed by the famous Italian architect and designer Franco Albini
Wood
Table 'TL22' by Franco Albini / Franca Helg 1958
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Berlin, DE
Albini for Poggi in 1958. The shape is named after the so-called boat shape. The construction is made of
Walnut
$16,200 / set
Franco Albini "T22" Desks for Poggi, 1958, Set of 2
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini "T22" Desks for Poggi, wood, Italy, 1958, set of 2 Designed in 1958, the “T22” desks
Wood
Franco Albini "T22" Desk for Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini "T22" Desk for Poggi, wood, Italy, 1958 Designed in 1958, the “T22” desk is one of
Wood
Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
veneered solid teak wood, and black lacquered metal details. Designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Pavia
Metal
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, 1953
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” armchair for Poggi, wood and leather, Italy, 1953 Originally designed in
Leather, Wood
$12,983 / item
20th Century, Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Turin, Turin
Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini, Mid-Century "MB15" sideboard for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Argelato, BO
Franco Albini, MB15 pair of sideboards for Poggi, Italy, 1957 The MB15 sideboard by Franco Albini
Wood
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, Franco Albini, Electa, Milan 1998, p. 439; Poggi catalogs various editions from the 1960s to the 1970s
Wood
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, Set of 4
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” armchair for Poggi, wood and leather, Italy, designed in 1953, set of
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, Set of 2
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” armchair for Poggi, wood and leather, Italy, designed in 1953, set of two
Leather, Wood
Luisella dining chairs by Franco Albini, ed.Poggi 1955
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Renens, CH
Rare suite of six “Luisella” chairs by Franco Albini for Carlo Poggi, Pavia, Italy 1955. Teak and
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” armchair for Poggi, wood and leather, Italy, 1953, set of six
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” armchair for Poggi, wood and leather, Italy, 1953, set of eight
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini Rosewood Mid-Century Modern “LB7” Modular Bookcase for Poggi, 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Vicenza, IT
LB7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in 1957. Modular bookstore
Brass, Iron
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Paris, IDF
Armchair designed by Franco Albini (1905-1977) and Franca Helg Model n° PL19, 'Tre pezzi
Metal
Franco Albini, Luisella Chair for Poggi, Italy 1950s, model SD9
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured in Italy by Poggi in the late 1950s, the
Fabric, Walnut
Franco Albini Italian Bookcase in Rosewood for Poggi Mid Century circa 1950s
By Poggi, Franca Helg, Franco Albini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Italian Bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, Italy, circa 1950s
Metal
Franco Albini Italian Mid-century Dark Wood Bar Trolley for Poggi, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Albini & Franca Helg and produced by Poggi Pavia in 1958, production Italy 1970s Please note that
Wood
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi 'TL30' Round Table in Walnut and Steel
By Poggi, Franco Albini, Franca Helg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, pedestal table, model 'TL30', walnut, lacquered steel
Steel
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Italian Mid-century Wooden Rocking Lounge Chair Model PS16
Fabric, Wood
Franco Albini Pl19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Wool for Poggi Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Cascina, Pisa
black Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia produced since
Steel
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Wool by Poggi Pavia, 1950s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
white Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia produced since
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB15 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB15 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Wood
Franco Albini and Franca Helg pair of stools for the Marlborough Gallery, 1962
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
A rare pair of stools by Architects Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Made for the Marlborough Gallery
Leather, Wood
Walnut & olive green fabric 1950s MB 15 Sideboard by Albini & Helg for Poggi
By Succ. Carlo Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Rare "MB 15" sideboard was designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg and produced by Poggi since
Brass
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
Bamboo, Rattan
Bar cart Cr20 by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The wooden bar cart, model Cr20, was designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi Pavia
Wood
Italian Cabinet or Small Chest of Drawers by Franco Albini ca' 1950s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
legs with casters-four drawers. Model # C24 designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi ca
Brass
$1,215Sale Price|35% Off
Mid Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair C.1960
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1960’s bamboo and rattan rocking lounge chair, In the manner of Franco Albini’s ‘Rocking
Bamboo, Rattan
Unavailable|$5,800
Teak Sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Teak sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi.
Aluminum
Unavailable|$4,130
Cicognino Coffee Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Brugge, BE
This side table model TN6 'Cicognino' coffee table was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia in
Wood
Unavailable|$6,800
1950's Rare Three Doors "Mb15" Sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
Franco Albini for Poggi three door teak sideboard , beveled door frames and recessed door handles
Metal
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.