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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
Franco Albini for Poggi 'MB15' Large Sideboard in Teak
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, sideboard, model 'MB15', teak, Italy, 1957 This well-designed, sizable sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi, created in 1950s Italy, epitomizes mid-century ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6 vertical uprights, container elements with hinged doors and lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design credenza sideboard designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia from 1958, four doors with sliding shelves and a pull-out shelf / tray, sol...
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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini pair of 1st edition "Fiorenza" armchairs by Arflex, Italy, 1952
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of 1st edition armchairs with walnut frame, brass details and upholstered parts, model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1952 Design, form,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Brass

Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf in Curved Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century wall shelf in curved rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic shelf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. In amazing conditions and with a cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Lb7 bookcase, designed by Franco Albini for Poggi Pavia, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookshelf designed by Franco Albini in 1956 for Poggi Pavia. An exceptionally flexible bookshelf with various modular options, suitable to be placed against a wall or used as...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Midcentury Wall Shelf or Console in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury large wall shelf or console in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly charming piece was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franc...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, American Walnut For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fra...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 1950s Albini per Knoll Reupholstered Rosewood Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful pair of Rosewood Chairs "Luisa" by Franco Albini made and designed in the 1950s. We have reupholstered the chairs in this elegant geometric Dedar, Milano fabric. Stunning...
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1950s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bouclé, Wood

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic pair of mid-century, rattan arm chairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina. Crafted from finely woven rattan, these chairs are a sculptural masterpiece that redefined seating with i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stained Ask For Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Fr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini for Poggi Table or Desk, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Almelo, NL
Franco Albini Table or Desk for Poggi, Italy, 1960s This walnut table or desk, model T22, was designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in Italy during the 1960s. It is in excellent condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959. The Albini "PS16" is a rocking chair with a timeless design. Manuf...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

Franco Albini, Pair of "MB15" sideboards for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Franco Albini
Located in Argelato, BO
Franco Albini, MB15 sideboard for Poggi, Italy 1957 The two cabinets are one of the most iconic and representative projects of the famous Italian architect and designer Franco Albin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Cassina “Luisa” Chair by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
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 Midcentury Console Table in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century console table in curved bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stunning organic piece was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produced in Italy dur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing the remarkable Veliero Bookcase, designed by the renowned Franco Albini in 1940 and relaunched by Cassina in Italy between 2011 and 2019. This exceptional wooden bookcase challenges the laws of physics, showcasing Cassina's unparalleled design and construction capabilities while preserving the minimal, linear aesthetics of the original design. A testament to the designer's ability to create innovative and functional furniture pieces, the Veliero Bookcase appears to defy gravity, giving the impression that the books and objects placed on it are floating in mid-air. The Veliero bookcase is a contemporary interpretation of the 1940 one-of-a-kind piece that Albini created for his own Milan home. With its striking, experimental design, this modern masterpiece has earned its status as a work of art, as magical and captivating today as it was when first introduced. Elevate your home or art collection with the Franco Albini Veliero...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Pr. Franco Albini Bamboo Reed Stools Ottoman Tables
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo, willow reed ottomans, stools, tables. designed by Franco Albini. Interestingly, the original owner had glass tops custom made, to use these as end, or side tables, th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Glass

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 Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Veliero Bookcase for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. The shelf is available in natural ashwood or black stained ashwood with elements in either brass or satin brass chrome. Bookcase desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Cotton, Cord, Sycamore

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase "Infinito" for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color, size and material. Modular Bookcase designed by Franco Albini, relaunched in 2008. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An extremely flexible bookcase, with myriad modular options, suited to being against a wall or as a room partition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Luisa Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
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 Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina The geometric lines of the Cavalletto desk elicit a pleasant feeling of lightness through its ‘by the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Floor Lamp Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage Italian floor lamp is attributed to the great Designer Franco Albini. The lamp is from the 1950s. The vintage floor lamp has a wooden frame with V-shaped feet to make it more stable. The vintage floor lamp has a brass tube where its light cap...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Aluminum

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and important desk model Stadera designed by Franco Albini for the Poggi manufacture, in 1959. Model 840. Made of noble wood for its shelf, the desk is the perfect modernist ele...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Midcdentury Dark Wood Sideboard, 1960s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design little credenza sideboard "MB48" model designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi with stained walnut wood and brass details, made in Italy 1960...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini PL19 Pair of Three Piece Armchairs for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
By Franco Albini
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
The "Modello PL19" or "I tre Pezzi" armchairs, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholste...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Iron

Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Desk with shaped top from the "TL 22" series, wooden structure, italian manufacture from the 1950s, crafted by Poggi and designed by Franco Albini. This office desk stands out with ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design, known for its clarity, structural balance, and refined material palette. The desk c...
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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

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 refined...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Sideboard for Poggi, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design credenza sideboard designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia from 1958, four doors with sliding shelves and a pull-out shelf / tray, sol...
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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Floor Lamp in Bamboo and Woven Rattan by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century floor lamp fully made in curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This rare lamp was designed In Italy during the 1960s by Franco Albini. This stylish floo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Design Mid-Century Oval Wall Mirror in Bamboo
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are excited to present this exquisite oval mirror in the French Riviera style, meticulously crafted from curved bamboo and woven rattan. Designed by the renowned Franco Albini in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan

Franco Albini Radio In Cristallo For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Radio In Cristallo For Cassina LIMITED EDITION OF 5 PIECES HAND WIRED A radio at the forefront of modern Italian design, developed from a canny intuition to put the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Lacquer

Pair of Early "Luisa" Chairs, Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1953 Early Edition
By Franco Albini
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of early Edition "Luisa" chairs by Franco Albini, rosewood structure and black original fabric, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, 1953. Luisa armchairs is the fruit of a fifteen-...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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 brass ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Modular Bookcase Infinito, Black Stain Wood by Cassina Designed between 1956 and 1957 by Franco Albini and Franc...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

1960s Gorgeous Bamboo Serving Cart Trolley by Franco Albini.
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous and elegant serving cart in bamboo by Franco Albini with four legs. The structure featuring two shelves, the lower one features four bottle holders. Made in Italy. T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo

Franco Albini for Poggi 'MB15' Large Sideboard in Teak
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, sideboard, model 'MB15', teak, Italy, 1957 This well-designed, sizable sideboard by Franco Albini for Poggi, created in 1950s Italy, epitomizes mid-century ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak

Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina mod. Margherita 1951
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Taranto, IT
Franco Albini's Margherita armchair for Bonacina is an elegant example of 20th-century Italian design, embodying the perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic innovat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Floor Lamp Attributed to Franco Albini, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
The vintage Italian floor lamp is attributed to the great Designer Franco Albini. The lamp is from the 1950s. The vintage floor lamp has a wooden frame with V-shaped feet to make it more stable. The vintage floor lamp has a brass tube where its light cap...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Aluminum

Bar Cart / Serving Cart in Wood by Franco Albini for Poggi model cr-20, 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Bar Cart - Mid-Century Modern Italian Design - Franco Albini Serving Cart - Vintage Collectible Furniture by Poggi 1950's Rare, sought after and perfectly preserved "CR-20...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Tl3 Table, Black Dyed Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Franco Albini designed this table using the strut element that he had already employed in the design of the Veliero and Infinito bookshelves. In this instance, the legs serve as the vertical elements, solid, turned along their entire surface except for the square section onto which the horizontal table...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Franco Albini, Large vintage mid-century rattan cane 'Lobster Pot' Ottoman stool
By Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in London, GB
Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina (attr.) Ottoman, late 1950s / early 1960s Rattan cane A striking looking and versatile piece of furniture, a great addition to any room. Lovely or...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian model MB 51 sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Made of solid teak with a minimalist design and sharp lines.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak

Franco Albini 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 Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Franco Albini TL3 Table for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the size and chosen material of the table. The base is available in solid ash wood or American walnut. The table is available in a rectangular or round version (the latter measures 130 cm in diameter and 75 cm in height) Table designed by Franco Albini in 1953. Relaunched in 2013. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Franco Albini designed this table using the strut element that he had already employed in the design of the Veliero and Infinito bookshelves. In this instance, the legs serve as the vertical elements, solid, turned along their entire surface except for the square section onto which the horizontal table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Ash, Walnut

Late 20th Century Fish Trap Basket Tables in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Elkton, MD
Rattan Fishing Basket Side/End Tables in Style of Franco Albini. Original beautiful round side tables with glass tops.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Glass

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchari For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchari For Cassina In 1959, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed Tre Pezzi, a c...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928'
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' Italy, 20th Century This 48-inch wide by 26-inch deep desk boasts a sleek and functional design, making it a per...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Chrome

Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Midcdentury Dark Wood Sideboard, 1960s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design little credenza sideboard "MB48" model designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi with stained walnut wood and brass details, made in Italy 1960...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair for Cassina
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 Furniture

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Metal

Franco Albini Bookcase Infinito Wall for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen size and material. Available in: natural ash, black stained ash, American walnut. Different elements and sizes of the bookcase are available, too. Please get in touch. An extremely functional design wall bookcase designed by Franco Albini combines tradition and modernity in an ongoing dialog between materials and technologies. Designed in 1958 after the Infinito double-sided bookcase, Infinito Wall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Very Rare Pair of Early “Fiorenza” Chairs by Franco Albini for Arflex, Italy 195
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a very rare pair of early model “Fiorenza” chairs. An iconic design by Franco Albini, manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1956. This is a version is designed without the cros...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Triënnale Lounge Chair by Franco Albini, 1933
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
Tubular lounge chair designed by Franco Albini for the Triennale in Milan in 1933. The original black enameled frame emphasizes the graphic qualities of this design. The natural leat...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

Franco Albini for Poggi Italian Cicognino Wood Side Table 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury wood side table model TN6 Cicognino designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi Pavia in 1953, production Italy 1960s Bibliography: Domus 312 (November 1955),...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini 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 Furniture

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Metal

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 Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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 Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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 1977)...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6 vertical uprights, container elements with hinged doors and lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak

Vintage Rattan Stool by Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A mid-century wicker rattan stool by Franco Albini was made in Italy in the 1960s. The vintage stool is strong, stable. In good vintage condition. There are signs of use and time, pl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern "Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Lb7" Bookcase by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s Height is adjustable
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Wood

Franco Albini "Cicognino" teak side table by Poggi, model TN6, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wooden serving table, model TN6 "Cicognino", manufactured in Italy by Poggi, design by Franco Albini, 1950s. Some objects embody the quintessence of great design. They possess per...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Furniture

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Teak

Franco Albini "Spring" Rattan and Bamboo Round Mirror with Chain, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century round mirror with chain fully made in cvurved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly charming French Riviera style mirror is attributed to the mas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchari For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchari For Cassina LEATHER Y : Softness and durability blend in these high-quality leathers, providing a distinctive...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Franco Albini Furniture

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Steel

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.

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