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Franco Albini Seating

Italian, 1905-1977

While working under the polymath Gio Ponti — arguably the most important figure in 20th-century Italian modernism — furniture designer Franco Albini nurtured a love for modern forms combined with traditional craft techniques.

Albini is widely known for working with organic materials such as rattan and cane for his chairs and other seating, but he also played a pivotal role in the Italian rationalist movement of the early 20th century, which saw architects and furniture makers applying a strict emphasis on geometry in their work. Rationalists drew on Ancient Roman architecture but rejected ornament, much in the way that Le Corbusier and celebrated Bauhaus figures such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe had in their modernist furniture.

Albini received his degree in architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1929, and, in 1931, he founded his practice in Milan, where he tackled workers’ housing and other reconstruction projects. A gifted urban planner, he also developed the Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Tesoro di San Lorenzo museums in Genoa. While Albini is revered for his Margherita chair — a Triennale Milano award winner created for Bonacina in 1951 — he also collaborated with manufacturers Poggi and Cassina in the 1940s on seating, tables and more that embodied his artistic vision. Of that mid-century work, the one piece that perhaps best captures this vision is the iconic Luisa chair.

With its cherry red upholstery and sinuous wooden legs that seem to float aboveground, the Luisa is a genuine masterpiece. It is also a testament to Albini’s perfectionism, as it endured several prototypes — including one made by Knoll in the late 1940s — and took approximately 15 years to design. Poggi launched the final version of the armchair in 1955, earning Albini the prestigious Compasso d’Oro from Italy’s Association for Industrial Design. It is produced today by Cassina. Albini named the chair for someone who likely saw the process firsthand: his personal secretary of two decades, Luisa Colombini.

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Creator: Franco Albini
Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s

Italian Wicker Lounge Chair Designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s

By Franco Albini

Located in Lucija, SI

Boho rattan Lounge Chair designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the '60s. Amazing mid century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These piece were produced in Italy during 60s and the desig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.

Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951

Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951

By Franco Albini, Bonacina

Located in Berlin, DE

Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Rattan, Glass

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century French Riviera pouf in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker designed by Franco Albini and made in Italy during the 1960s. The pouf is in fabulous co...

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

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy

Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy

By Franco Albini, Poggi

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. Seat Height (inches): 17.25"

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Cotton, Cord, Sycamore

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and wood lounge chair, Model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1950s. Misshapen side headrests. Considerable wear and tear (frayi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Franco Albini Italian Mid Century Rattan, Cane Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's
Franco Albini Italian Mid Century Rattan, Cane Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's

Franco Albini Italian Mid Century Rattan, Cane Organic Sunburst Chair, 1950's

By Franco Albini

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rare Franco Albini Mid Century Bamboo Organic Sunburst Chair By Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol 1950's Franco Albini (17 October 1905 – 1 November 1...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating

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Rattan

Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"

Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina Rattan Lounge Chair, Model "Margherita"

By Franco Albini, Vittorio Bonacina

Located in Antwerp, BE

Origianal in good condition Iconic Rattan Fifties Chair designed by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, Italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Upholstery, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s

Mid Century Modern Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini for Bonacina, Italy 60s

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in Lucija, SI

Mid Century bamboo Stool was designed by Franco Albini for Bonacina Italy in '60s. Stool is in top vintage condition. It is stable and ready to bring vintage, bohemian charm in your ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

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 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 Seating

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Fabric, 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 Seating

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Leather

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 Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in Tilburg, NL

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

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in High Point, NC

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

By Franco Albini, Bonacina

Located in Argelato, BO

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini for Bonacina Stool in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s
Franco Albini for Bonacina Stool in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

Franco Albini for Bonacina Stool in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini, Bonacina

Located in Naples, IT

Mid-century round Ottoman stool made of curved rattan and bamboo. This stool was designed by Franco Albini in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

Lovely Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy
Lovely Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy

Lovely Bamboo Stool by Franco Albini, 1950s Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Very good condition.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

By 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 Seating

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Metal

Rare Pair "Fiorenza" First Edition Armchairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953
Rare Pair "Fiorenza" First Edition Armchairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953

Rare Pair "Fiorenza" First Edition Armchairs by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino

Rare and Exquisite "Fiorenza" Armchair by Franco Albini, Italy, c. 1953. This highly collectible model was manufactured by Arflex for one single year. An early variant of the iconi...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Franco Albini Seating

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Walnut

Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy, 1951
Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy, 1951

Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy, 1951

By Franco Albini

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Gala chair postwar Italian design, designed by renowned architect and designer Franco Albini in 1951 and produced by the historic Vittorio Bonacina & C. factory, specializing in the ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Rattan

Luisella dining chairs by Franco Albini, ed.Poggi 1955
Luisella dining chairs by Franco Albini, ed.Poggi 1955

Luisella dining chairs by Franco Albini, ed.Poggi 1955

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Renens, CH

Rare suite of six “Luisella” chairs by Franco Albini for Carlo Poggi, Pavia, Italy 1955. Teak and cotton fabric. After working for some 15 years on several prototypes of the model, Italian designer, architect and urban planner Franco Albini (1905-77) completed what is considered a masterpiece: the Luisa armchair, with armrests, and Luisella, the chair without armrests. The final teak version was put into production by Carlo Poggi in 1955. The Luisa is often compared to the equally minimal and robust Leggera chair, designed by architect and designer Giò Ponti, with whom Albini apprenticed after graduating in architecture from Milan's Polytechnic University in 1929. Albini's blend of functionalism and style earned him numerous awards, including the 1955 Compasso d'Oro, a prestigious Italian prize for excellence in industrial design. (Award created by Gio Ponti in 1954). It is also in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Luisa chair, with armrests, is still produced by Cassina. The Luisella chair, without armrests, is no longer produced. The chairs has been bought by the first owner together with a Chelsea Table by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti that we have also in stock at the Galleria...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

Pr. Franco Albini Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Bamboo, Glass

Armchair "Fiorenza" in Original Red Color, by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex
Armchair "Fiorenza" in Original Red Color, by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex

Armchair "Fiorenza" in Original Red Color, by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This pair of Italian "Fiorenza" armchairs was designed by Franco Albini for Arflex. The elegantly shaped wooden frame supports the furniture body, which is covered with the original ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Franco Albini for Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model Margherita with backrest and seat made of curved and woven rattan. At the center of...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Fabric, Rattan

1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina  "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs
1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina  "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs

1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in Miami, FL

An iconic pair of “Margherita” rattan armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Italian modernist Franco Albini for Bonacina. A pioneering blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernist ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Rattan

20th Century, Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi
20th Century, Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi

20th Century, Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Turin, Turin

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's
Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

By Franco Albini

Located in London, GB

This iconic Albini piece has all the aspects of beautiful Italian design sensibility of good taste and great form making the material create a form that is both beautiful and light i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo, Cane

'Margherita' armchair by Franco Albini, 1950s-60s
'Margherita' armchair by Franco Albini, 1950s-60s

'Margherita' armchair by Franco Albini, 1950s-60s

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in Milano, IT

Armchair made of wood and guinea cane in good overall condition with some signs of time as visible in photos. Absent pillow.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Wicker, 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 designed Tre Pezzi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating

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Metal

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

Round Pouf Franco Albini 1950s Italian Mid-century Design

By Franco Albini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo

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 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 Seating

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Metal

Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s

Franco Albini for Bonacina Set Margherita Chair and Ottoman, Italy, 1950s

By Franco Albini, Bonacina

Located in Naples, IT

Iconic chair with pouff Mod. Margherita in curved wicker and cushion covered in ivory boucle' fabric. Designed in 1960. by Franco Albini for Bonacina .Suitable for outdoor and indoor...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in Ibiza, Spain

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Wool, Wood

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

Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956

By Arflex, Franco Albini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

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 Seating

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Metal

Poltrona a dondolo Mid Century in bambù e rattan, Italia, anni '60
Poltrona a dondolo Mid Century in bambù e rattan, Italia, anni '60

Poltrona a dondolo Mid Century in bambù e rattan, Italia, anni '60

By Franco Albini

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Una bellissima poltrona lounge a dondolo italiana degli anni '60 in bambù, rattan e paglia di Vienna. Nello stile della "Rocking Chaise" di Franco Albini per Poggi. Oggetto vintage i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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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 Cassina, Franco Albini

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 Seating

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Metal

Franco Albini, Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's
Franco Albini, Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

Franco Albini, Bamboo Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's

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 Seating

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Bamboo, Cane

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 Seating

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

Franco Albini Sofa mod. DV33 for Poggi

By Franco Albini, Poggi

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 Seating

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Fabric, 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 designed Tre Pezzi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating

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Metal

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in Oceanside, US

A sculptural icon of Italian modernism, the Margherita chair was designed by Franco Albini in 1950 and produced by Vittorio Bonacina. Handwoven from rattan over a finely crafted cane...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Cane, Rattan

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Rattan

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Leather

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

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

By Franco Albini

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Rattan

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 Franco Albini, Poggi

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Chrome

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, FR

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 Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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Wool, Wood, Ash

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, Set of 4
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, Set of 4

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, Set of 4

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Seating

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Leather, Wood

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

Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric

By Franco Albini, Forma Brazil

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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

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Upholstery, Jacaranda

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6

Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Armchair for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Leather, Wood

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s

By Bonacina, Franco Albini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Albini for Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model Margherita with backrest and seat made of curved and woven rattan. At the centre of the se...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Seating

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Rattan

Franco Albini seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Franco Albini seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Franco Albini seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 74 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 28 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, and Carlo De Carli. Prices for Franco Albini seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $757 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,907.