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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
Table by Franco Albini
Table by Franco Albini

Table by Franco Albini

By Succ. Carlo Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

The Italian architect and designer Franco Albini designed this table, model ‘TL3’, for Carlo Poggi, Pavia, in 1953. The table features beautiful details; the frame is made of solid t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak, Plywood

Franco Albini Pouf Stool in Curved Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini Pouf Stool in Curved Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini Pouf Stool in Curved Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous Mid-Century organic pouf or side table, fully made of curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French Riviera-style pouf was designed by Franco Albini and produced ...

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

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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

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 Franco Albini, Poggi

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

An Italian 1970s oval split cane bamboo mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina
An Italian 1970s oval split cane bamboo mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina

An Italian 1970s oval split cane bamboo mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in London, GB

An Italian 1970s oval split cane bamboo mirror by Franco Albini, for Bonacina in unusual dark stained bamboo with lighter contrasting rattan detail. It can be hung portrait or landsc...

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1970s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

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

Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina
Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina

Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina

By Cassina, Franco Albini

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

Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini
Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini

Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully constructed chair with floating back design. Signed by Cassina. Two available. Priced individually.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Leather

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957

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 flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

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

Mid-Century Franco Albini Fiorenza Graphite-blue Wool Ash Italian 1950 Armchair
Mid-Century Franco Albini Fiorenza Graphite-blue Wool Ash Italian 1950 Armchair

Mid-Century Franco Albini Fiorenza Graphite-blue Wool Ash Italian 1950 Armchair

By Franco Albini

Located in Madrid, ES

The Fiorenza armchair, designed by Franco Albini in the early 1950s, is a hallmark of post-war Italian design and was first produced by Arflex in 1952. The chair’s elegant frame is...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wool, Wood, Ash

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AM1N' Opaline Glass Table Lamp in Chrome for Nemo
Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AM1N' Opaline Glass Table Lamp in Chrome for Nemo

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AM1N' Opaline Glass Table Lamp in Chrome for Nemo

By Nemo Lighting 1, Franco Albini, Franca Helg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AM1N' Opaline Glass Table Lamp in Chrome for Nemo Inspired by organic shapes, this table lamp features an onion-shaped diffuser executed in opal white...

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

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Metal

Franco Albini Italian Bookcase in Rosewood for Poggi Mid Century circa 1950s
Franco Albini Italian Bookcase in Rosewood for Poggi Mid Century circa 1950s

Franco Albini Italian Bookcase in Rosewood for Poggi Mid Century circa 1950s

By Franca Helg, Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Italian Bookcase, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Poggi, Italy, circa 1950s. This library is believed to be Model LB7 or LB8 and is comprised of four uprights...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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

Margerita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, 1950s
Margerita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, 1950s

Margerita Rattan Chair by Franco Albini, Bonacina, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Italian mid-century design by Franco Albini, crafted for Bonacina in the 1950s. The Margherita chair features a sculptural woven rattan frame with a flaring pedestal base and ...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

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

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table by Cassina

By Franco Albini, Cassina

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 refi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

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

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 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

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

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 Franco Albini, Poggi

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 Radio in Cristallo by Cassina, Modern Italian Design
Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini, Armchair, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Franco Albini, Armchair, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Franco Albini, Armchair, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Knoll, Franco Albini

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and light grey fabric armchair or side chair, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll, USA, 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table for Cassina, Italy, new
Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table for Cassina, Italy, new

Franco Albini Cicognino Wood Side Table for Cassina, Italy, new

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the material of the table. Available in Canaletto Walnut, Natural Ash, Black Stained Ash or Amaranth stained ash. Side table designed by Franco Albini in 1...

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

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Wood

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

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 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 '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

French Riviera Midcentury Bamboo and Vienna Straw Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1970
French Riviera Midcentury Bamboo and Vienna Straw Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1970

French Riviera Midcentury Bamboo and Vienna Straw Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1970

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century rectangular mirror in bamboo and Vienna straw. This stylish and unique mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition and with a charmin...

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

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Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Cane, 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 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 designed ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Vintage PL19 Armchairs by Franco Albini for Cassina in Ivory Mongolian Fur
Vintage PL19 Armchairs by Franco Albini for Cassina in Ivory Mongolian Fur

Vintage PL19 Armchairs by Franco Albini for Cassina in Ivory Mongolian Fur

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Madrid, ES

Vintage PL19 “Tre Pezzi” model seats, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg in 1959. Vintage examples, Italy, circa 1970. Crafted with a metal frame and hand-upholstered by LA S...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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

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

Wall lamp AM/AS Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, set of 4
Wall lamp AM/AS Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, set of 4

Wall lamp AM/AS Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, set of 4

By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva, Franco Albini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

AM/AS wall lamp Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, 1969, set of 4. Designed in 1969 by Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah, this wall lamp bel...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

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 TL3 Table for Cassina, Glass & Wood, Mid-Century Modern
Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Glass & Wood, Mid-Century Modern

Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Glass & Wood, Mid-Century Modern

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

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 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 Franco Albini, Cassina

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 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

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 Cassina, Franco Albini

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 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, 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

Table Lamp by Franco Albini
Table Lamp by Franco Albini

Table Lamp by Franco Albini

By Sirrah, Franco Albini

Located in Red Lion, PA

1960s Italian Modern Table Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah Chrome frame with a white glass shade Model ASC1 Needs to be rewired

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1960s Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

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 for Poggi Italian Cicognino Wood Side Table 1950s
Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Cicognino Wood Side Table 1950s

Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Cicognino Wood Side Table 1950s

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury wood side table model TN6 Cicognino designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia in 1953, production Italy 1960s Bibliography: Domus 312 (November 1955),...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

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

20th Century Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cabinet mod. MB15
20th Century Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cabinet mod. MB15

20th Century Franco Albini for Poggi Wooden Cabinet mod. MB15

By Franco Albini, Poggi

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

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 Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi Italy 1990s
Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi Italy 1990s

Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi Italy 1990s

By Franco Albini

Located in Paris, IDF

Franco Albini (1905–1977) & Franca Helg (1920–1989) Designers. “PL 19,” also known as “Tre Pezzi,” the model created in [1959] and reissued under number 01234 Modernist wingbac...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Italian Franco Albini Rattan Margherita Chairs for Bonacina
Pair of Italian Franco Albini Rattan Margherita Chairs for Bonacina

Pair of Italian Franco Albini Rattan Margherita Chairs for Bonacina

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Margherita rattan chairs designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy. These sculptural chairs are beautifully crafted and present a rich, desirable patina that enhances t...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

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 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

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.