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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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Period: 1960s
Creator: Franco Albini
Five AM/AS Sconces by Franco Albini for Sirrah, Italy, 1969
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Five sconces in chrome steel 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. They...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo and Rattan Corner Etagere, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan corner shelf by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 1960, made with bamboo canes and wavy edge. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Riviera Round Mirror in Curved Rattan and Bamboo by Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding French Riviera style round mirror fully made in curved rattan and bamboo. This spectacular and unique mirror was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produced in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror

Franco Albini Single Bookcase for Poggi .1960
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Madrid, ES
A Franco Albini rare bookcase , edited by Poggi in the. 60s.It works as a wall unit or room divider.One single column upholds three shelves , one of them capable to rotate. Exce...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Brass

Franco Albini armchair Margherita 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in bari, IT
An iconic cane armchair designer Franco Albini model Margherita for Bonacina 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Reed

Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Italian rattan wall mirror (circa 1960s) by Franco Albini. The mirror has a complex weave of rattan in a series of horseshoe projections on the edge of the frame. There is a lovely a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1960. The unique frame of the table has chrome plated crossed legs on each side ...
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1960s American Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror, original of the period, shows small signs of discolouration. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror, original of the period, shows small signs of time. The ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Lampadario AM/AS italiano in acciaio di Franco Albini e Franca Helg, Sirrah 1960
By Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Sirrah, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in MIlano, IT
Lampadario della serie AM/AS, moderno e italiano, in acciaio cromato, disegnato da Franco Albini e Franca Helg per Sirrah, 1960 ca. Lampadario della serie AM/AS, con forma a campana ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

Exclusive Bamboo and Rattan Chaise Lounge Attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Chaise lounge chair made of rattan and bamboo designed in the sixties. Great original condition. Design by Franco Albini, 1960 Italy, also purchased there and the information comes f...
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1960s European Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two "Model PL19" chairs, designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with red velvet. Literat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Coppia di Pouf Riviera di Franco Albini 1960 Bambù e Vimini Italia 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Lucca, IT
Coppia di pouf Riviera di Franco Albini Italia 1960 , sono in vimini e bambù , in ottimo stato di conservazione. Possono avere la doppia funzione sia come sedute che come due tavolin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker

Midcentury Wall Coat Rack in Bamboo and Rattan by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful wall coat rack in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini & Franca Helg. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

1960s Gorgeous Magazine Rack by Franco Albini, Made in Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous and elegant serving bar cart in bamboo & rattan by Franco Albini. The structure featuring two shelves, the lower one features six bottle holders. Made in Italy. The ca...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

F. Albini for Bonacina Set of 2 Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Stools 60s Italy
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Palermo, IT
Iconic pair of stools by Franco Albini for Bonacina in the 1960s. Seat and structure in rattan, bamboo and wicker, with curved and hand-woven elements, supported by four legs. Wear c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair Of Round Rattan And Bamboo Mirrors By Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in charmes, FR
pair of round mirrors in rattan and bamboo by designer Franco Albini published by Bonacina from the 60s, in very good condition
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1960s French Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Italian Wall Coat Rack by Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo 1960's
By Franco Albini
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Porte manteau Italien de Franco Albini datant des années 1960's Modèle mural en bambou et rotin composé de 2 patères En superbe état de conservation, cet article à été nettoyé par ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Desk for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful desk designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Knoll International in the USA around 1960. The unique frame of the table has chrome plated crossed legs on each side ...
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1960s European Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Mb 48 Wood Case Piece by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Mb 48 Case piece by Franco Albini for Poggi. Capable modular piece to be used standing alone or connected to more elements of the same project.
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Italian rattan wall mirror (circa 1960s) by Franco Albini. The mirror has a complex weave of rattan in a series of horseshoe projections on the edge of the frame. There is a lovely a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Franco Albini for Bonacina Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Coat Rack, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of round rattan and bamboo coat hangers, single hook, Franco Albini for Bonacina. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage Wicker Mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Wicker Mirror by Franco Albini for Bonacina, realized in the 1960s. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wicker, Glass

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs designed by Franco Albini in the 1960s. Light and comfortable rattan shell-shaped seats. Black lacquered tubular metal base.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Ufo Design Mid-century Modern Pendant Lamp by Franco Albini, 1960s, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design Mid-century Modern Pendant Lamp by Franco Albini, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. No crack, no missed piece. Original canopy. This lamp works w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wicker

French 1960s Hanging Lamp Made of Bamboo
By Franco Albini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
French 1960s hanging lamp made of bamboo. Beautiful hanging lamp in the style of Franco Albini, made in France in 1960. Beautiful model and the patina and color of the lamp g...
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1960s French Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Specchio modello sunburst in bambù, Franco Albini, per Bonacina , Italia anni 60
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Elegante specchio a raggiera in bambù degli anni 60. Ideato da Franco Albini per Bonacina. Forma ovale con cornice composta da anelli di bambù finemente intrecciati tra loro. In ott...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Glass

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

20th Century Franco Albini Pair of CD38 White Nightstands in Wood for Poggi, 60s
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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Wood, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Franco Albini Style Light Wrapped Bamboo Hoop Loveseat
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Franco Albini Inspired, masterfully hand-woven Mid-Century Bamboo Love Seat. In Original Condition with Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Ag...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Franco Albini for Bonacina Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Stools, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of round rattan and bamboo stools designed by Franco Albini and produced by Bonacina in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bamboo set of 2 Franco Albini armchairs, 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Italian rattan armchair by designer Franco Albini. In very good vintage condition. Let the summer begin! The first rays of the sun have already passed, so it's time for a summery interior. This set of rattan chairs are in perfect condition. Ideal for restyling your living room or garden room. Considering its age, this set is still in very good vintage condition. Imagine yourself in a tropical atmosphere with this awesome vintage rattan lounge set!
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Original Italian Rocking Horse Made of Bamboo and Rattan
By Franco Albini
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s rocking horse made of bamboo and rattan. Design attributed to the well-known architect and designer Franco Albini (1905-1977). Made in Italy. Wonderful decoration fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker

AM-AS Series Floor Lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah, 1969
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
AM-AS series Floor Lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah, 1969. Rare lamp combination of the chrome-plated steel with the handblown white glass shade. You can change the p...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Franco Albini 1960 Rattan Cane & Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Original Franco Albini Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture. Rattan and bamboo rocking horse core with basket we...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini Midcentury Rocking Horse
By Franco Albini
Located in Southampton, NJ
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan & Wicker Rocking Horse/Sculpture. Italy, circa 1960. Dimensions: H 24 in. x W 30 in. x D 18 in.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Reed

Franco Albini 4-Unit Shelving System for Poggi, Italy 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful, 4-unit wide shelving system desined by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1960. This large piece is made of high quality dark stained wood with bras...
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Wooden Dining Table TL22 Model by Franco Albini for Poggi 60s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Padova, IT
Wooden dining table TL22 model by Franco Albini for Poggi 60s. Born in Milan in 1905, Franco Albini is an Italian architect, urban planner and furniture designer, active between the 1930s and 1960s. He studied at the Milan Polytechnic and completed his apprenticeship under the guidance of the architect and designer Gio Ponti, and played a key role in the formulation of the Italian Rationalist movement in the years before the Second World War. Albini works with several well-known mid-century manufacturers, among which Cassina, Arflex, Poggi, Arteluce, Brionvega, and Knoll stand out, and many of his designs are still in production today. He has received many honors for his work, including three Compasso d'Oro. The professional story of the furniture maker Roberto Poggi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

1960s Gorgeous Magazine Rack by Franco Albini, Made in Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous magazine rack in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. It's in excellent condition. Made in Italy. 19,68" x 9,84" x 23,62" H inches cm 50 x cm 25 x cm 60 H.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Italian rattan wall mirror by Franco Albini. The mirror has a complex weave of rattan in a series of horseshoe projections on the edge of the frame. There is a lovely aged patina on...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Italian rattan wall mirror (circa 1960s) by Franco Albini. The mirror has a complex weave of rattan in a series of horseshoe projections on the edge of the frame. There is a lovely a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Franco Albini Franca Helg Table Lamp Model 524 Arteluce, 1963
By Franca Helg, Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning large table lamp model 524 designed by duo Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1963. This beautiful geometric table lamp is made of several lay...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

Rare Albini Chromed Floor Lamp AM/AS, 1969
By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva, Franco Albini
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

Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early "PS16", cotton, cord and sycamore rocking chaise lounge designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Cotton, Cord, Sycamore

Midcentury AM/AS Table Lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1969
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury AM/AS table lamp by Franco Albini for Sirrah, 1969.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Two Table Lamps by Franco Albini, Italy, circa 1962
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Openwork Perspex lamps in a chrome frame, model number 524. Original Arteluce label partially intact.
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

Rare Floor Lamp by Franco Albini and Franca Helg
By Franco Albini, Franca Helg
Located in New York, NY
Unusual from of chrome-plated steel with handblown white glass shade, and trumpet form upshade. Part of a large and varying series of lighting produced by Sirrah, Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

"AM/AS" Adjustable Ceiling Lamp by Albini, Helg and Piva for Sirrah, Italy, 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Adjustable AM/AS ceiling light fixture by Franco Albini, Franca Helg and Antonio Piva for Sirrah. Beautiful opaline glass and chromed frame. Also a pendant lamp available from the sa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Franco Albini Oval Mirror in Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo, French Riviera, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous French Riviera style oval mirror fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and woven wicker. This lovely mirror was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. This ch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wicker, Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan, Cane

Pair Of Oval Rattan Mirrors By Albini For Bonacina
By Franco Albini
Located in charmes, FR
pair of oval rattan mirrors by Franco Albini made by Bonacina from the 60s, in very good condition
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1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Vintage bamboo egg chairs, Franco Albini, Italy 1960s, set of four
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of four bamboo egg chairs designed by Franco Albini in the 1960s. Beautifully shaped bamboo and rattan structure. The chairs have been fullry restored as follows: Structure stre...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini for Bonacina Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Italian rattan wall mirror (circa 1960s) by Franco Albini. The mirror has a complex weave of rattan in a series of horseshoe projections on the edge of the frame. There is a lovely a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Pair of Mid-Century Franco Albini Bamboo Stools
By Franco Albini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo Stools by Italian Mid-Century master Franco Albini, the visionary mind behind many of Cassina's most acclaimed furniture masterpieces. Hand woven and in or...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

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.

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