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Franco Albini Furniture

Italian, 1905-1977

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.

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Creator: Franco Albini
Italian mid-century modern wood double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern wood double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern wood double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wooden double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s Double bed with a wooden structure. The headboard has a rounded profile, while the footboard is rectang...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Magazine Rack, Bamboo and Rattan, Italian Design, 1960s
Franco Albini Magazine Rack, Bamboo and Rattan, Italian Design, 1960s

Franco Albini Magazine Rack, Bamboo and Rattan, Italian Design, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Milano, IT

Iconic piece of Italian Mid-Century Modern design by the legendary Franco Albini, this 1960s magazine rack is a masterclass in organic geometry and artisanal craftsmanship. Crafted i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina
Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina

Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina The geometric lines of the Cavalletto desk elicit a pleasant feeling of lightness through its ‘by the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Walnut

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard for Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard for Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard for Cassina

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material of the piece. Casier designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1925. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Casiers standard...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952

By Franco Albini

Located in Tilburg, NL

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair in Cane, Fabric and Rattan by Franco Albini, 1950s
Easy Chair in Cane, Fabric and Rattan by Franco Albini, 1950s

Easy Chair in Cane, Fabric and Rattan by Franco Albini, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare easy chair, designed by Franco Albini and produced in Italy during the 1950s, is a significant example of mid-century Italian furniture that unites sculptural form with tra...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather for Arflex 1952
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather for Arflex 1952

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather for Arflex 1952

By Franco Albini

Located in Tilburg, NL

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Price noted is for a Fiorenza chair + ottoman in leather. Symbol o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Midmodern Fiorenza Armchairs by Franco Albini, Solid Ash, Wool Upholstery, Italy
Midmodern Fiorenza Armchairs by Franco Albini, Solid Ash, Wool Upholstery, Italy

Midmodern Fiorenza Armchairs by Franco Albini, Solid Ash, Wool Upholstery, Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in Ibiza, Spain

The structure is made of solid ash wood, steam bent, with the characteristic “X” shape that defines the side supports. They are upholstered in graphite blue wool tweed15000, with hig...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wool, Wood

Vintage Rattan Stool by Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Rattan Stool by Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Rattan Stool by Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

A mid-century wicker rattan stool by Franco Albini was made in Italy in the 1960s. The vintage stool is strong, stable. In good vintage condition. There are signs of use and time, pl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Franco Albini TL3 Table, Wood and Glass by Cassina
Franco Albini TL3 Table, Wood and Glass by Cassina

Franco Albini TL3 Table, Wood and Glass by Cassina

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Franco Albini designed this table using the strut element that he had already employed in the design of the Veliero and Infinito bookshelves. In this instance, the legs serve as the vertical elements, solid, turned along their entire surface except for the square section onto which the horizontal table...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Round Pouf Franco Albini 1950s Italian Mid-century Design
Round Pouf Franco Albini 1950s Italian Mid-century Design

Round Pouf Franco Albini 1950s Italian Mid-century Design

By Franco Albini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Detail Round pouf with cushion i ìn calfskin leather , Italy 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Franco Albini Table Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Franco Albini Table Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Franco Albini Table Lamp in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century table lamp entirely crafted from curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This stylish and unique organic lamp was designed by Franco Albini and produced in I...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Round Bar Cart, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Round Bar Cart, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Round Bar Cart, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning French Riviera style round serving bar cart entirely crafted in bamboo, curved rattan, and hand-woven wicker. This unique organic cart was produced in Italy during the 1960s...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Franco Albini Round Stool in Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini Round Stool in Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini Round Stool in Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Naples, IT

Stool A round table made of curved rattan and bamboo from the mid-20th century, designed by Francesco Albini. Albini was among the first to elevate humble, flexible materials such a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 2 wall lights AM/AS by F.Albini, F.Helg & A.Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1960s
Set of 2 wall lights AM/AS by F.Albini, F.Helg & A.Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1960s

Set of 2 wall lights AM/AS by F.Albini, F.Helg & A.Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1960s

By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Franco Albini

Located in Milano, IT

Set of 2 wall lights AM/AS designed by Franco Albini, Franca Helg & Antonio Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1960s Designed in the late 1960s by Franco Albini, Franca Helg, and Antonio Piva...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Franco Albini "Luisa" Chairs, Production Carlo Poggi, 1950s
Set of 6 Franco Albini "Luisa" Chairs, Production Carlo Poggi, 1950s

Set of 6 Franco Albini "Luisa" Chairs, Production Carlo Poggi, 1950s

By Franco Albini, Succ. Carlo Poggi

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of 6 Italian wood and fabric chairs armchairs Model "Luisa" designed by the Italian designer Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia 1955. Bibliographie: Italien 1950er Jahre,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940
Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940

Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940

By Franco Albini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This rare and exquisitely refined lounge chair, attributed to Franco Albini, represents an early and possibly unique variant of the famed Fiorenza model 432. Believed to date from th...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Velvet, Cherry

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Extraordinary Pair of 'Gala' armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1951
Extraordinary Pair of 'Gala' armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1951

Extraordinary Pair of 'Gala' armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1951

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in Argelato, BO

This pair of armchairs represents an iconic testament to postwar Italian design, designed by renowned architect and designer Franco Albini in 1951 and produced by the historic Vittor...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan, Reed

“Fiorenza” Chair by Franco Albini for Arflex 1960's
“Fiorenza” Chair by Franco Albini for Arflex 1960's

“Fiorenza” Chair by Franco Albini for Arflex 1960's

By Franco Albini

Located in Kampen, NL

Designed by Franco Albini in 1952, the Fiorenza chair is a celebrated icon of Italian mid-century design. Characterized by its sculptural wingback silhouette, plush upholstery, and e...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Velvet, Teak

Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956
Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956

Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare early versions of Fiorenza lounge chairs designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1956. These chairs are made of solid walnut and show a unique square ar...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and fabric lounge chair, model 432, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Cassina, Italy, c. 1950s. Several minor imperfections to wood frame. Vintage fabric ideally reu...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'

By Knoll, Franco Albini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' Italy, 20th Century This 48-inch wide by 26-inch deep desk boasts a sleek and functional design, making it a per...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

Franco Albini Cavalletto Table for Cassina, Italy, new
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table for Cassina, Italy, new

Franco Albini Cavalletto Table for Cassina, Italy, new

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Available in Canaletto Walnut, natural ash and black stained ash. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/finish. Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini and Franca Helg AM2C Opaline Glass & Chrome Floor Lamp for Nemo
Franco Albini and Franca Helg AM2C Opaline Glass & Chrome Floor Lamp for Nemo

Franco Albini and Franca Helg AM2C Opaline Glass & Chrome Floor Lamp for Nemo

By Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Nemo Lighting 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Franco Albini and Franca Helg AM2C opaline glass and chrome floor lamp for Nemo. Franco Albini and Franca Helg were Italian architects and designers, famous for combining modern des...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi

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 chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with red velvet. Literat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini Franca Helg, Mod. AM/AS table lamp, Sirrah Italy 1969
Franco Albini Franca Helg, Mod. AM/AS table lamp, Sirrah Italy 1969

Franco Albini Franca Helg, Mod. AM/AS table lamp, Sirrah Italy 1969

By Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Sirrah

Located in Firenze, IT

Mod. AM/AS table lamp designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg in 1969 Sirrah, Italy 1970s Structure and lampshade entirely made of chrome-plated aluminum Bibliografia: P. Cortop...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Aluminum

Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Steel, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Steel, Fabric, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Steel, Fabric, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in High Point, NC

A grey-enameled steel and red fabric lounge chair, model Tre Pezzi, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi, Pavia, Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Fabri...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Franco Albini in 1954. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table/writing desk, designed by Franco Albini consists of two trapezoidal planes, one smaller than th...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

Rare Fiorenza Lounge/Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex, Italy, c. 1953
Rare Fiorenza Lounge/Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex, Italy, c. 1953

Rare Fiorenza Lounge/Armchair by Franco Albini for Arflex, Italy, c. 1953

By Franco Albini

Located in New York City, NY

The Fiorenza Armchair was originally designed for Franco Albini's own apartment and went through several iterations between 1952 and 1967. An early example, this chair was produced ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bouclé, Wood

Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina

Midcentury Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Iconic Franco Albini pair of armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The piece pays hom...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Glass Top, Modern Design
Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Glass Top, Modern Design

Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Glass Top, Modern Design

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Franco Albini TL3 Table For Cassina A design table with an innovative take-apart concept for which architect Franco Albini uses the strut component,...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Pair of 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1952
Franco Albini Pair of 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1952

Franco Albini Pair of 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chairs for Arflex 1952

By Franco Albini

Located in Tilburg, NL

Franco Albini Pair of 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chairs for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Price is for a pair in fabric group T6. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza arm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Italian wall mirror designed by Franco Albini 1960 in bamboo
Italian wall mirror designed by Franco Albini 1960 in bamboo

Italian wall mirror designed by Franco Albini 1960 in bamboo

By Franco Albini

Located in Palermo, PA

An exceptional Italian wall mirror designed by Franco Albini, dating from the 1960s, embodying the refined balance of modernism and artisanal craftsmanship for which the designer is ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Mirror

Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric
Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric

Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric

By Franco Albini, Forma Brazil

Located in Barcelona, ES

Franco Albini (1905-1977) Six dining chairs with arms (Price per chair) Manufactured by Forma Brazil Brazil, 1950s Solid jacaranda wood and fabric Measurements 58 cm x 55 cm x 77 ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Upholstery, Jacaranda

BADANO 1954 Oval Dining Table by Franco Albini

BADANO 1954 Oval Dining Table by Franco Albini

By Codiceicona, Franco Albini

Located in Milan, IT

The 1954 Badano table, from a project by Franco Albini for private clients. The modular leg design allows the creation of a series of tables of different sizes.

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2010s Italian Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Bamboo Basket with Handle, Italy, circa 1950's
Franco Albini Bamboo Basket with Handle, Italy, circa 1950's

Franco Albini Bamboo Basket with Handle, Italy, circa 1950's

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

A charming Franco Albini designed Italian 1950's handmade bamboo basket. The curved basket with a wonderful decorative handle has perfect proportions. Store and display your magaz...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina
Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Side table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Dubbed Cicognino, or “little stork”, this iconic design, is clean-cut and refined...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi
Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi

Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He started his career at Gio Ponti's studio, with whom he collaborated before getting in tou...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design

Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Introducing the remarkable Veliero Bookcase, designed by the renowned Franco Albini in 1940 and relaunched by Cassina in Italy between 2011 and 2019. This exceptional wooden bookcase challenges the laws of physics, showcasing Cassina's unparalleled design and construction capabilities while preserving the minimal, linear aesthetics of the original design. A testament to the designer's ability to create innovative and functional furniture pieces, the Veliero Bookcase appears to defy gravity, giving the impression that the books and objects placed on it are floating in mid-air. The Veliero bookcase is a contemporary interpretation of the 1940 one-of-a-kind piece that Albini created for his own Milan home. With its striking, experimental design, this modern masterpiece has earned its status as a work of art, as magical and captivating today as it was when first introduced. Elevate your home or art collection with the Franco Albini Veliero...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan, Wicker

French Riviera Round Serving Bar Cart in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1960s
French Riviera Round Serving Bar Cart in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1960s

French Riviera Round Serving Bar Cart in Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning French Riviera style round bar cart entirely made of curved bamboo, woven rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish organic cart was produced in Italy during the 1960s. In...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Vintage Italian "Margherita" Rattan Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina

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 and produced by Vittorio Bonacina. Handwoven from rattan over a finely crafted cane...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Cane, Rattan

20th Century, Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cart mod. CR-20
20th Century, Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cart mod. CR-20

20th Century, Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cart mod. CR-20

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Franco Albini (1905-1977) lived in Milan where he stuied Architecture at the Politecnico. He started his career at Gio Ponti's studio, with whom he collaborated before getting in tou...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Bamboo Rocking Chair, Hand-Woven, Mid-Century Italy
Franco Albini Bamboo Rocking Chair, Hand-Woven, Mid-Century Italy

Franco Albini Bamboo Rocking Chair, Hand-Woven, Mid-Century Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in London, GB

Italian designer Franco Albini specialised in the charming and beautiful in design, his take on bamboo furniture design was innovative and filled with style as in this example of a 1...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS41Z' Pendant Lamp in Handblown Glass for Nemo
Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS41Z' Pendant Lamp in Handblown Glass for Nemo

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS41Z' Pendant Lamp in Handblown Glass for Nemo

By Nemo Lighting 1, Franca Helg, Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS41Z' pendant lamp in handblown glass for Nemo Franco Albini and Franca Helg were Italian architects and designers, famous for combining modern desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy
Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy

Franco Albini LB7 Bookcase in Teak Wood by Poggi Pavia 1950s Italy

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Cascina, Pisa

LB7 bookcase composed of a single module with shelves and a storage unit with two doors, made in veneered solid teak wood, and black lacquered metal details. Designed by Franco Alb...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo for Cassina, Italy - new
Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo for Cassina, Italy - new

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo for Cassina, Italy - new

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

please note: 842 subwoofer wireless for clearglass-radio is currently not available. Radio is available separately though. Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product. Radio in Cristallo station by Franco Albini in 1938. Relaunched in 2021. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Radio in Cristallo goes straight to the heart of the project that Franco Albini created as a prototype-model in 1938 for his home. He took apart and reassembled a radio in a wood cabinet received as a wedding gift, exposing the electric components by pressing them between two sheets of tempered glass. A tribute to lightness, a step that catapults the designer in the direction of bold modernity that, by demonstrating progress, narrates its value. In concert with Fondazione Franco Albini, Cassina has optimized the design the architect entered into a competition by the Swiss company Wohnbedarf in 1940, keeping the same size while adding new Bluetooth technology and an optional subwoofer that, connected to Wi-Fi, creates a more enveloping atmosphere. Radio in Cristallo will also be offered in a special limited edition of only five pieces. The Radio in Cristallo L.E., with a numbered metal plate on the side of the structure, will feature white knobs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Glass

Franco Albini Coat Rack in Bamboo and Woven Rattan, Italy 1960s
Franco Albini Coat Rack in Bamboo and Woven Rattan, Italy 1960s

Franco Albini Coat Rack in Bamboo and Woven Rattan, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century organic coat rack fully hand-made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This charming and unique piece was designed by Franco Albini and produced in ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Walnut

Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina

Franco Albini Cavalletto Table, Black Stained Wood by Cassina

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Franco Albini in 1950. Relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table, with its minimal lines and an extremely light look, underscores the extens...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

BADANO 1954 Round Dining Table by Franco Albini
BADANO 1954 Round Dining Table by Franco Albini

BADANO 1954 Round Dining Table by Franco Albini

By Codiceicona, Franco Albini

Located in Milan, IT

The 1954 Badano table, from a project by Franco Albini for private clients. The modular leg design allows the creation of a series of tables of different sizes.

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2010s Italian Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Defying the laws of physics, going beyond what we normally understand by the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Set of 8 " Luisa" Chairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955
Set of 8 " Luisa" Chairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955

Set of 8 " Luisa" Chairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955

By Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 8 " Luisa" Chairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c.1955

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini "Spring" Rattan and Bamboo Round Mirror with Chain, Italy 1960s
Franco Albini "Spring" Rattan and Bamboo Round Mirror with Chain, Italy 1960s

Franco Albini "Spring" Rattan and Bamboo Round Mirror with Chain, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century round mirror with chain fully made in cvurved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly charming French Riviera style mirror is attributed to the mas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini design...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Rosewood Chairs "Luisa" by Franco Albini, 1950s
Pair of Rosewood Chairs "Luisa" by Franco Albini, 1950s

Pair of Rosewood Chairs "Luisa" by Franco Albini, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of Rosewood Chairs is an original design furniture realized in the 1950s. Original Velvet Upholstery chairs. In the style of Franco Alb...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Franco Albini Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Franco Albini, center desk with dark wood drawers
Franco Albini, center desk with dark wood drawers

Franco Albini, center desk with dark wood drawers

By Franco Albini

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2669 Franco Albini (1905-1977) Center desk with dark wood drawers, polished steel square tube leg and tempered glass top. Registered drawing from 1958. Knoll international ma...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Franco Albini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Franco Albini furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 173 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 21 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Franco Albini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Marco Zanuso, Paolo Buffa, and Arflex. Prices for Franco Albini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $209 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,981.
Questions About Franco Albini Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Rattan is one of the materials used to make wicker furniture and other furnishings. It comes from a plant that grows in hot, tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. The quick-growing plant has a bamboo-like inner material that gets removed and fashioned into cane. Stalks of rattan (whose name derives from the Malay “rota”) are dense, steamable and bendable, which is why it lends itself to curvaceous designs and infinite creative uses in a way bamboo does not. Pieces of rattan furniture were welcomed indoors in the mid-20th century, and over time the medium has been put to use by giants of modernism such as Josef Hoffmann, Thonet, Jean-Michel Frank and Donald Deskey. Shop a wide variety of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.