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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
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 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

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 refined...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

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

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

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 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 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, 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 Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina
Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina

Franco Albini Luisa Chair, Wood and Fabric by Cassina

By Franco Albini, Cassina

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 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 refi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

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

Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, 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 PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini PL19 Tre Pezzi Armchair for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Paris, IDF

Armchair designed by Franco Albini (1905-1977) and Franca Helg Model n° PL19, 'Tre pezzi' Lacquered metal, brass and recently eupholstered in white sheep wool skin. Early original m...

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Mid-20th Century 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 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 Franco Albini, Poggi

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

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

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 1950 Woven Bamboo Wall Mirror
Franco Albini 1950 Woven Bamboo Wall Mirror

Franco Albini 1950 Woven Bamboo Wall Mirror

By Franco Albini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant and distinctive woven mirror made of Italian Bamboo pith from the 1950s designed by famous Architect Franco Albini.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS1C' Table Lamp for Nemo in Glass & Black Chrome
Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS1C' Table Lamp for Nemo in Glass & Black Chrome

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS1C' Table Lamp for Nemo in Glass & Black Chrome

By Franco Albini, Nemo Lighting 1, Franca Helg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Franco Albini and Franca Helg 'AS1C' table lamp for Nemo in Glass and Black Chrome. Franco Albini and Franca Helg were Milanese architects, famous for combining modern design with t...

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

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Metal

Two 'Luisa' Armchairs by Franco Albini in Oak, Metal and Fabric, Italy, 1949
Two 'Luisa' Armchairs by Franco Albini in Oak, Metal and Fabric, Italy, 1949

Two 'Luisa' Armchairs by Franco Albini in Oak, Metal and Fabric, Italy, 1949

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Franco Albini, Pair of Luisa Chairs, Italy, 1949 Designed by Franco Albini in 1949 and originally produced by Poggi, the Luisa Chair is one of the most iconic works of Italian postw...

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Stools by Franco Albini
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Stools by Franco Albini

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Stools by Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and bamboo stools / benches / ottomans by Franco Albini. Rare, master architectural works by Franco Albini that revel in their purit...

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

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Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Fabric & Metal
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Fabric & Metal

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Fabric & Metal

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the material. In 1959, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed Tre Pezzi, a contemporary restatem...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

Chrome, Glass Floor Lamp "AM/AS" by Albini, Helg, Piva for Sirrah, Italy 1960s
Chrome, Glass Floor Lamp "AM/AS" by Albini, Helg, Piva for Sirrah, Italy 1960s

Chrome, Glass Floor Lamp "AM/AS" by Albini, Helg, Piva for Sirrah, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini, Antonio Piva, Franca Helg, Sirrah

Located in Milan, IT

Imposing floor lamp model "AM/AS" by Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva. Milky glass shades can be changed with their universal terminal.

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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

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

Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina
Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina

Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina

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

Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

Franco Albini oval bamboo and rattan wall mirror, Italy, 1950s. This chic and iconic mid-century Italian mirror is intricately hand-woven with bamboo and rattan including a lovely b...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan

Pair of table lamps by Franco Albini for Sirrah, model Colibrì, Italy
Pair of table lamps by Franco Albini for Sirrah, model Colibrì, Italy

Pair of table lamps by Franco Albini for Sirrah, model Colibrì, Italy

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

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare pair of "Colibrì" model table lamps, designed by the famous Italian architect and designer Franco Albini together with Franca Helg and Paolo Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1983. This ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Plastic

Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949

Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949

By Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant chair model "47" with renewed high quality woolen fabric, designed by Franco Albini in 1949 and manufactured by Knoll international, Belgium. Very elegant and rational design...

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1940s European Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” chairs for Poggi, wood and leather, Italy, 1953, set of eight. Originally designed in 1939 and refined through multiple iterations, the 832 “Luisa” chairs ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury italian bamboo Gala armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Midcentury italian bamboo Gala armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina

Midcentury italian bamboo Gala armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Gala armchair designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1950s. Designed during Franco Albini's celebrated collaboration with Bonacina, the Gala armchair is one of the most refin...

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1950s 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

Rare Albini Chromed Floor Lamp AM/AS, 1969
Rare Albini Chromed Floor Lamp AM/AS, 1969

Rare Albini Chromed Floor Lamp AM/AS, 1969

By Franca Helg, Sirrah, Franco Albini, Antonio Piva

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rare floor lamp designed by italian architects Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva as part of the AM/AS lamps series for the italian company Sirrah in 1969. Chromed steel str...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

Chromed AS/AM Series Table Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah 1960s
Chromed AS/AM Series Table Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah 1960s

Chromed AS/AM Series Table Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Table lamp with structure and lampshade entirely realized in chromed steel, from the AM/AS series designed by the iconic duo Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Sirrah ...

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

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Steel

Desk Model No. 80, Franco Albini
Desk Model No. 80, Franco Albini

Desk Model No. 80, Franco Albini

By Franco Albini

Located in Los angeles, CA

Desk Model No. 80

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1950s Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

Franco Albini & Franca Helg AM/AS Table Lamp in Steel by Sirrah 1960s Italy
Franco Albini & Franca Helg AM/AS Table Lamp in Steel by Sirrah 1960s Italy

Franco Albini & Franca Helg AM/AS Table Lamp in Steel by Sirrah 1960s Italy

By Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Sirrah

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Table or desk lamp with structure and lampshade entirely realized in chromed steel, it as a part of the AM/AS series designed by the iconic duo Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

TL30 Table by Franco Albini for Poggi
TL30 Table by Franco Albini for Poggi

TL30 Table by Franco Albini for Poggi

By Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model TL30 marble table designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Pavia. Made in Italy circa 1950s. Reference: G. Gramigna, "Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000", p. 53, Allemandi, ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Rare No. 48 Armchair by Knoll International
Rare No. 48 Armchair by Knoll International

Rare No. 48 Armchair by Knoll International

By Franco Albini

Located in Munich, DE

Designed by Franco Albini and made by Knoll International.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini MB15 Walnut Sideboard for Poggi, Rare First Edition, Italy 1958
Franco Albini MB15 Walnut Sideboard for Poggi, Rare First Edition, Italy 1958

Franco Albini MB15 Walnut Sideboard for Poggi, Rare First Edition, Italy 1958

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare MB15 sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi and produced in Italy between 1958 and the early 1960s. One of Albini's most refined storage designs, this fi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Brass

Franco Albini wall lamp for Sirrah. Made in Italy 1960
Franco Albini wall lamp for Sirrah. Made in Italy 1960

Franco Albini wall lamp for Sirrah. Made in Italy 1960

By Franco Albini

Located in Genève, GE

Franco Albini for the Sirrah AM/AS wall lamp. Designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s. Chrome-plated and enameled metal. Takes 1 medium-base bulb. (See picture) The lamp is ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

1950 Desk "Model 80" by Franco Albani for Knoll, 1949-1954
1950 Desk "Model 80" by Franco Albani for Knoll, 1949-1954

1950 Desk "Model 80" by Franco Albani for Knoll, 1949-1954

By Franco Albini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Minimalist desk Franco Albini for Knoll International, European mid-century modern desk from the 1950s. Authentic "model 80" desk - 1949 - 1954. Rare first version with the X-shaped ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini Oval Bamboo and Rattan Mirror, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

Franco Albini oval bamboo and rattan wall mirror, Italy, 1950s. This chic and iconic Italian mid-century mirror is intricately hand-woven with bamboo and rattan, then stained and lac...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy

Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in London, GB

A rare mahogany version of the Cavaletto or TL2 table designed by the great neo-rationalist designer, Franco Albini. Designed in 1950 for manufacturers Poggi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

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 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

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 Tre Pezzi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

Two night stand by Franco Albini
Two night stand by Franco Albini

Two night stand by Franco Albini

By Franco Albini, Poggi

Located in Berlin, DE

The Italian architect and designer Franco Albini designed these two so-called ‘night stands’, model ‘CD 31’, for Poggi, using walnut veneer. The bedside tables have a drawer, an open...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Franca Helg Italian Rattan Stool Pouf Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Franca Helg Italian Rattan Stool Pouf Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Franca Helg Italian Rattan Stool Pouf Ottoman

By Franco Albini

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a large rattan stool- pouf - ottoman designed by  Franco Albini & Franca Helg. Italy circa the 1950s. Unmarked. Dimensions: 23.5" diameter x 15.75" H. Deliv...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

TL 22 Wooden table by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
TL 22 Wooden table by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s

TL 22 Wooden table by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Table mod. TL22, by Franco Albini for Poggi. The table, made entirely of wood, consists of an oval top supported by a base with elegant oblique legs. Italy, 1950s Bibliography: G. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

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 01190 Modernist wingback ch...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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

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

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.