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
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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
$9,210 / set
H 27.37 in W 38.98 in D 19.49 in
Midcentury pair of sideboards MB 55 designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi Pavia
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of wooden sideboards designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi Pavia. These Vico Magistretti's
Wood
$8,970
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Franco Albini Modular bookcase model "LB7" Production Poggi Pavia 1957
By Franco Albini
Located in Vigevano, PV
Franco Albini Modular bookcase model “LB7” Production Poggi Pavia 1957 This bookcase has two
Aluminum
$13,157
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
TL 22 Cavalletto table designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy 1955
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The TL 22 Cavalletto table, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia in 1955, is a stunning
Wood
$7,176
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Franco Albini Cicognino Coffee Table in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1970s Italy
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
produced by the Italian company, Poggi Pavia from the 1950s. The Cicognino coffee table was designed in
Teak
$13,755 / item
H 120.87 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia Italian Dark Wood LB7 Bookcase, Italy 1970s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, shelves and container with wood veneer adjustable in
Wood
$3,062Sale Price|42% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Franco Albini Cicognino Side Table in Wood by Poggi Pavia, 1970s Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This exquisite Cicognino side table, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia in the
Wood, Teak
$10,764
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in
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 TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, crafted by Poggi and designed by Franco Albini. This office desk stands out with its uniquely contoured
Wood
$19,137
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Wool by Poggi Pavia, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Cascina, Pisa
white Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia produced since
Steel
$10,764
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Paris, IDF
manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1960. Model created circa 1957 Good condition, more photos on demand
Metal
$23,922 / set
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in
Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two "Model PL19" chairs, designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The
Metal
$19,376 / set
H 30.32 in W 21.86 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Franco Albini "Luisa" Chairs, Production Carlo Poggi, 1950s
By Succ. Carlo Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia 1955. Bibliographie: Italien 1950er Jahre, Giuliana Gramigna
Fabric, Wood
$3,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 16.54 in
Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Cicognino Wood Side Table 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Poggi Pavia in 1953, production Italy 1960s Bibliography: Domus 312 (novembre 1955), p. 27; Domus 315
Wood
$4,066
H 26.97 in W 26.58 in D 18.12 in
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
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
$4,090 / set
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Italian Midcentury Black Wood Golem Chairs, Vico Magistretti, Carlo Poggi, 1968
By Succ. Carlo Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
for Carlo Poggi Pavia, 1968. Golem model chairs with black lacquered wooden structure with three
Wood
$14,233
H 30.32 in W 95.28 in D 18.51 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Poggi Pavia from 1958, four doors with sliding shelves and a pull-out shelf / tray, solid dark wood
Wood
$10,764
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
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
$41,863
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 70.87 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
Manufactured by Poggi, Pavia, Italy. Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Fondazione Franco
Fabric, Wood
Luisella dining chairs by Franco Albini, ed.Poggi 1955
By Franco Albini, Poggi
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, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Steel, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Poggi, Pavia, Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Fabric in fair condition
Steel
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Steel, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
produced by Poggi, Pavia, Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Fabric in fair condition
Steel
$11,721
H 30.32 in W 96.46 in D 18.71 in
Franco Albini MB15 Large Sideboard with Four-Doors Panels in Wood by Poggi 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
by Poggi, Pavia. The MB15 sideboard showcases a clean and solid design characterized by well-defined
Wood
$14,353
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 28.35 in
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Red Fabric by Poggi 1970s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Salsomaggiore, Italy, and produced by Poggi, Pavia between 1964-70. The PL19 armchair was exhibited at the XII
Steel
$19,137
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Franco Albini Pl19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Wool for Poggi Italy
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
black Mongolian goat wool. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia produced since
Steel
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Set of Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi Pavia, 1968
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Budapest, HU
chairs that look as if a musical note has come to life. Designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi Pavia in
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair by Franco Albini in White Mongolian Wool, Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
enameled steel tube structure, upholstered in white Mongolian goat wool. Manufactured by POGGI PAVIA
Steel
Cicognino Coffee Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Brugge, BE
This side table model TN6 'Cicognino' coffee table was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia in
Wood
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 74.81 in D 11.82 in
1958 Rosewood Franco Albini and Franca Helg LB10 Bookcase
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Milan, Italy
LB10 Bookcase designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg 1958 produced by Poggi Pavia Italia The
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 27.37 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Franco Albini Midcentury "CR-20" Serving Trolley in Teak for Poggi, 1958
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, Italy
interior. Provenance: Private appartment in Pavia, furnished by Poggi in the late 1960s.
Teak
Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia "LB10" Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Naples, IT
LB10 bookcase with freestanding uprights, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia in
Wood
Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia "LB7" Bookcase, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Naples, IT
Wooden shelf bookcase with floor and ceiling uprights, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in L 28.75 in
1951, Vintage Dinner Table "Tl3" Designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
first edition. The table was produced by poggi Pavia in 1951. Authentic vintage table, it can be used
Wood
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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
Set of six Luisa chairs mod. PT1 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury set composed by six chairs model PT1 "Luisa" designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia
Wood
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H 11.82 in W 63 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury italian console table by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy 1950s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury wooden wall consolle table designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia. Elegant
Wood
Franco Albini Cicognino Black Coffee Table for Poggi Pavia, 1953
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Cicognino or little stork coffee table in black lacquered wood, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi
Wood
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H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
in black Mongolian goat fur. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia production
Steel
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H 35.44 in W 29.14 in L 35.44 in
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Mongolian Fur for Poggi Pavia
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
in white Mongolian goat fur. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia production late
Steel
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase LB7 in Wood by Poggi Pavia 1956
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
. Designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia, 1956, Italy. Licterature: R. Dulio, F. Marino
Brass
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H 90 in W 74 in L 90 in
Franco Albini Set of Two White PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchairs for Poggi Pavia, 1950
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
, upholstered in white fabric. Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia. Late 1950s.
Steel
Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia Bookstore "LB7" , Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria ‘LB7’ di Franco Albini per Poggi Libreria prodotta negli anni ’50 da Poggi su progetto di
Wood
Franco Albini LB7 bookcase for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The LB7 bookshelf, designed by Franco Albini in 1957, is crafted from die-cast aluminum, rosewood, and brass. This iconic piece, a symbol of Italian design, has been imitated countle...
Aluminum, Brass
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H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
Franco Albini Set of Six Luisa Chairs in Wood and Red Fabric Poggi Pavia 1955
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia, 1950s Italy. Literature: Bosoni G., Bucci F., Il
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Franco Albini, "Luisa" chairs, Production Poggi, Pavia
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two Italian chairs was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in the 1950s. The "Luisa
Fabric, Wood
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H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury side table model "Cicognino" TN6 by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Side table mod. TN6 designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi. Named "Cicognino" or
Wood
Cicognino TN6 side table by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
A refined example of mid-century Italian design, this Cicognino coffee table was designed by Franco Albini in the 1950s. The table features a sculptural base crafted from elegantly c...
Wood
"LB7" bookcase by Franco Albini Poduzione Poggi Pavia 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Poggi a partire dalla fine degli anni '50. La libreria - modello 'LB7' - presenta due campate con
Teak
Franco Albini Italian Rosewood Sideboard MB15 for Poggi, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Rosewood Italian sideboard model MB15 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia in 1958. Please
Rosewood
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H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
F. Albini for Poggi, "TL3" Mod. Wood Table and Set of 4 "Luisa" Chair, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, IT
Excellent square table mod. TL3 by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, in 1951, with a set of four
Metal
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Dining Table for Poggi, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Poggi Pavia with structure and base in lacquered metal and dark wood top, 1950s Very excellent vintage
Metal
Iconic LB7 Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic teak bookcase LB7 by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia. Adjustable eight shelves and two
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H 27.17 in W 26.38 in L 27.17 in
1950s Franco Albini Italian Rosewood Trolley Bar Cart CR20 for Poggi
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Serving bar cart trolley model CR20 designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi Pavia in 1958
Wood, Rosewood
Italian Midcentury Sideboard by Franco Albini E Franca Helg
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Sideboard model MB48. Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi Pavia in 1958, Italy
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century F. Albini for Poggi, "TL3" Mod. Wood Table, 60s Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, IT
Excellent square table mod. TL3 by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, in 1951, with solid wood and
Wood
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H 111.03 in W 102.37 in D 13.78 in
1950s Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Wood Bookcase LB7 for Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, midcentury design. Shelves and container adjustable in height. Uprights
Metal
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H 111.03 in W 102.37 in D 13.78 in
1950s Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase LB7 for Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, midcentury design. Shelves and container adjustable in height. Uprights
Metal
Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Cicognino Dark Wood Side Table 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Poggi Pavia nel 1953, produzione Italia anni 50. Letteratura: Domus 312 (novembre 1955), p. 27; Domus
Wood
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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Franco Albini Italian Wood and Leather Armchair Model Luisa for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
designer Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia from 1955. Please note that the items are original of
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Franco Albini Italian Wood and Leather Armchairs Model Luisa for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia from 1955. Please note that the items are original of the
Leather, Wood
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H 13.78 in W 68.51 in L 13.78 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Wood Bookcase LB7 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, midcentury design. Shelves and container adjustable in
Metal
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H 118.12 in W 102.37 in L 118.12 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Wood Bookcase LB7 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, midcentury design. Shelves and container adjustable in
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 18.51 in
Franco Albini for Poggi Midcentury Wood Italian Sideboard, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Wood Italian sideboard designed by Italian artist Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia, two
Wood
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H 127.17 in W 69.3 in L 127.17 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Wood Bookcase LB7 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, midcentury design. Shelves and container adjustable in
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 18.51 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Wood Sideboards Model MB15 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian couple of wood sideboards model MB15 designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia
Wood
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H 120.08 in W 68.9 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Wood Bookcase Lb7 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
for Poggi Pavia, shelves and container with wood veneer adjustable in height and with uprights
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 18.51 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard Model MB15 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Poggi Pavia from 1950. Wood veneer, feet, door frames and details in solid wood, 1950s Bibliography
Wood
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H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 18.51 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard Model MB15 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Poggi Pavia from 1950. Wood veneer; feet, door frames and details in solid wood, 1950s Bibliography
Wood
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H 111.42 in W 68.9 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Bookcase Lb7 for Poggi, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1956 for Poggi Pavia, shelves and container with wood veneer adjustable in height and with uprights
Metal
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H 30.71 in W 53.55 in D 18.9 in
Franco Albini & Franca Helg Italian Dark Wood MB48 Sideboard for Poggi 1963s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
produced by Poggi Pavia from 1963 with dark wood veneer and brass details, production Italy 1960s
Brass
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H 116.15 in W 69.3 in D 13.78 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Wood Bookcase LB7 for Poggi, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia, midcentury design. Shelves and container adjustable in
Metal
Set of 6 Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Albini manufactured by Poggi Pavia, c. 1950. Luisa chair won the Compasso d'oro ADI in 1955. Published
Wood
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H 30.52 in W 48.04 in D 18.51 in
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard Model MB15 for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Albini for POGGI Pavia in 1958, model with two doors, sliding shelve and a pull-out shelf/tray. Wood
Wood
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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Franco Albini Italian Wood and Fabric Armchair Model Luisa for Poggi, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian designer Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia from 1955. Solid wood structure, seat and back
Fabric, Wood
Iconic Franco Albini Table
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic table TL2 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia in 1955. Rare edition in palisander.
Wood
Italian Midcentury Sideboard by Franco Albini e Franca Helg
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Sideboard model MB48. Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi Pavia in 1958, Italy
Wood
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H 28.94 in W 76.38 in D 44.89 in
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi Italian Walnut Dining Table TL22
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
produced by Poggi Pavia from 1958 with veneered walnut top with elliptical shaped longer sides and solid
Wood, Walnut
VICO MAGISTRETTI
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pair of dressers designed by VICO MAGISTRETTI "Samarcanda"series for Poggi (Pavia-Italia)
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H 28.94 in W 77.17 in D 44.3 in
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi Italian Dark Wood Dining Table TL22
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
produced by Poggi Pavia from 1958 with veneered dark wood top with elliptical shaped longer sides and solid
Wood
Italian Midcentury Bookcase Lb7 by Franco Albini, Italy, 1956
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase
Wood
Franco Albini 1956 Rocking Chaise Lounge, Model No. PS16
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
velvet blue pillow and manufactured by Poggi, Pavia, Italy, 1956. Chaise is in original condition.
Mohair
Italian Midcentury Bookcase by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase
Wood, Walnut
Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1957 for Poggi Pavia. Foot signed. An extremely
Wood, Hardwood
Large Round Art Deco Dinning Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large round Art Deco dining table. The table top has a diameter of 155 cm and is crafted in Narra hardwood. Base in elm. From the Philippines, ca. 1900 Narra is the national tre...
Hardwood
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's
By C.B.Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, mahogany and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by cabinetmaker C.B. Ha...
Rosewood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,339 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,500 / item
H 34 in Dm 21 in
Organic Modern Medium Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE MEDIUM table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its b...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Alessandro Pianon Bird (pulcino) for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Brussels, BE
Great Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano art glass bird. Iconic design. Fine and good condition, free of any chips, cracks, or repairs "Pulcini" Bird (c.1963)
Art Glass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$7,726 / 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
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
Reclaimed Elm Wood 4 Door Cabinet or Sideboard in Dark Finish
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Reclaimed elm wood 4 door cabinet. These old elm timbers show in its most primal, natural form. The artisanal construction methods highlight the elm woods beautiful grain pattern &a...
Elm
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.