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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
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

Mid Century Modern Fiorenza Italian Armchairs Designed By Franco Albini, 1950
Mid Century Modern Fiorenza Italian Armchairs Designed By Franco Albini, 1950

Mid Century Modern Fiorenza Italian Armchairs Designed By Franco Albini, 1950

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

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

Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman
Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman

Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman

By Franco Albini

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Organic Modern bent rattan pouf ottoman, footstool, or side table Designed by Franco Albini Italy, 1950s Measures: 24"W x 24"D x 14.5"H. Good original vint...

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1950s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

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

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 Franco Albini, Bonacina

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 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

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 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 Turin, Turin

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 Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottomans, Pair
Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottomans, Pair

Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottomans, Pair

By Franco Albini

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century Organic Modern bent rattan pouf ottomans, footstools, or side tables Designed by Franco Albini Italy, 1950s Each measures: 24"W x 24"D x 14.5"H. Go...

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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

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

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 designed ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century round bar cart entirely made of curved bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker, completed with brass wheels. This incredibly stylish organic cart was produced in I...

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

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Brass

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 Cassina, Franco Albini

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

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

Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956

By Franco Albini, Arflex

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

LB7 three-bay bookcase, Franco Albini for Poggi 1950
LB7 three-bay bookcase, Franco Albini for Poggi 1950

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 of the Milanese architect’s research on the theme of furniture as a light architec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Desk with shaped top from the "TL 22" series, wooden structure, italian manufacture from the 1950s, crafted by Poggi and designed by Franco Albini. This office desk stands out with ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Late 20th Century Fish Trap Basket Tables in the Style of Franco Albini
Late 20th Century Fish Trap Basket Tables in the Style of Franco Albini

Late 20th Century Fish Trap Basket Tables in the Style of Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Elkton, MD

Rattan Fishing Basket Side/End Tables in Style of Franco Albini. Original beautiful round side tables with glass tops.

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

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Bamboo, Glass

Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard
Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard

Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Hudson, NY

An Italian model MB 51 sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Made of solid teak with a minimalist design and sharp lines.

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

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Teak

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

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

Vintage Rare Bauhaus German Leather Armchair by Franco Albini for Tecta, 1950s
Vintage Rare Bauhaus German Leather Armchair by Franco Albini for Tecta, 1950s

Vintage Rare Bauhaus German Leather Armchair by Franco Albini for Tecta, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This exceptionally rare chair with arms was designed by Franco Albini in 1933 and produced by Tecta during the 1950s. The frame is made of tubular chrome-plated steel but the seat an...

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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

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 Poggi, Franco Albini

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

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 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

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 Turin, Turin

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 Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman, 1950s
Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman, 1950s

Franco Albini Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian Rattan Pouf Ottoman, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Organic Modern bent rattan pouf ottoman, footstool, or side table Designed by Franco Albini Italy, 1950s Measures: 23"W x 23"D x 13.75"H. Good original vin...

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1950s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

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 MB15 Large Sideboard with Four-Doors Panels in Wood by Poggi 1950s
Franco Albini MB15 Large Sideboard with Four-Doors Panels in Wood by Poggi 1950s

Franco Albini MB15 Large Sideboard with Four-Doors Panels in Wood by Poggi 1950s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Cascina, Pisa

MB15 large sideboard with four-door panels in wood, designed by Franco Albini in 1956 and produced by Poggi, Pavia. The MB15 sideboard showcases a clean and solid design characteriz...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

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

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

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 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 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 Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Nemo Lighting 1

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

Pr. Franco Albini  Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables
Pr. Franco Albini  Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables

Pr. Franco Albini Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

Pair of bamboo, willow reed ottomans, stools, tables. designed by Franco Albini. Interestingly, the original owner had glass tops custom made, to use these as end, or side tables, th...

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

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Bamboo, Glass

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

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

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

BADANO 1954 Oval Dining Table by Franco Albini

BADANO 1954 Oval Dining Table by Franco Albini

By Franco Albini, Codiceicona

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

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

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 Luisa Chair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design
Franco Albini Luisa Chair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

Franco Albini Luisa Chair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color.

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

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Fabric, Wood, Leather

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

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf Stool Franco Albini Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf Stool Franco Albini Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Pouf Stool Franco Albini Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern Organic vintage rattan pouf or stool design attributed to Franco Albini. Italy 1950s. A charming rattan stool or foot stool in beautiful shape. Stable and sturdy...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern space age Italian design pair of armchairs or lounge chairs model PL19 by Franco Albini for the editor Poggi. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Ca...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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 designed Tre Pezzi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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 Franco Albini, Cassina

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

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 designed Tre Pezzi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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 Rare prototype Brass Dish for Vanzetti Milano, Italy 1931/33
Franco Albini Rare prototype Brass Dish for Vanzetti Milano, Italy 1931/33

Franco Albini Rare prototype Brass Dish for Vanzetti Milano, Italy 1931/33

By Franco Albini

Located in Milan, IT

Franco Albini Rare prototype Brass Dish or Ashtray. Manufactured by Vanzetti Milano, Italy 1931/33 Unmarked. Reference: A. Piva, V. Prina, - Franco Albini 1905-1977 1998, pg. 4...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Brass

LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960
LB7 Bookshelves, Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960

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 design. This bookcase, designed in 1957, bears Albini's distinctive signature with its c...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina

Set of Four Franco Albini Luisa Chairs, Wood and Fabric by Cassina

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The small armchair, dubbed Luisa, is the fruit of a fifteen-year process of exploratio...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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

Dining Table by Franco Albini
Dining Table by Franco Albini

Dining Table by Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

Italian architect and designer FRANCO ALBINI's spherical ottomans made of wicker and bamboo are his signature products, and many of you have probably seen them before. His use of org...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood, Teak

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

TL2 Easel dining table/desk Franco Albini Poggi 1950 mid-century teak wood
TL2 Easel dining table/desk Franco Albini Poggi 1950 mid-century teak wood

TL2 Easel dining table/desk Franco Albini Poggi 1950 mid-century teak wood

By Franco Albini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Table model TL2, known as "Cavalletto," designed by Franco Albini in 1950 for Poggi. Wooden frame with rectangular top resting on two trestle bases joined by a reinforcing bar. The p...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

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.