Franco Albini

(Italian, 1905–1977)

Franco Albini was an Italian designer and architect best known for his chairs, tables, and other furniture. Combining ergonomic focus with regimented geometric form, Albini’s use of traditional materials created striking contours. Born on October 17, 1905 in Robbiate, Italy, he studied at the Politecnico di Milano University until 1929, wherein he apprenticed for the famed Italian architect Gio Ponti. Gaining notoriety through exhibiting at the Milan Triennale in 1930, the designer quickly rose to international acclaim, working with companies such as Knoll, Arflex, and Poggi. His most widely recognized piece is the self-referential Albini Desk, which was released in 1928. Over the course of his career, he also designed industrial products, interiors, and large-scale civic architecture. Albini died on November 1, 1977 in Milan, Italy. Today, his works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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Furniture, Lighting

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Ignazio Gardella, Franca Helg, Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass, Marco Zanuso

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desk, model 80, 1946

Franco Albini

desk, model 80, 1946

Sale Date: August 10, 2017

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Luisa armchairs, pair, 1950

Franco Albini

Luisa armchairs, pair, 1950

Sale Date: July 18, 2017

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An LB7 bookcase, 1957

Franco Albini

An LB7 bookcase, 1957

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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Ein Paar Armlehnstühle LUISA, 1955

Franco Albini

Ein Paar Armlehnstühle LUISA, 1955

Sale Date: June 16, 2017

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80, modèle créé en 1949, édition initiée en..., 1949

Franco Albini

80, modèle créé en 1949, édition initiée en..., 1949

Sale Date: June 2, 2017

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hanging lamp, model 2053/P, 1965

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

hanging lamp, model 2053/P, 1965

Sale Date: June 8, 2017

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Luisa dining chairs, set of twelve, 1950

Franco Albini

Luisa dining chairs, set of twelve, 1950

Sale Date: June 8, 2017

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Rocking chaise, model no. PS16, 1956

Franco Albini

Rocking chaise, model no. PS16, 1956

Sale Date: June 6, 2017

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Chaise longue mod. PS16 dite

Franco Albini

Chaise longue mod. PS16 dite "Dandolo", 1956

Sale Date: May 30, 2017

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A Pair Of Lounge Chairs, 1950

Franco Albini

A Pair Of Lounge Chairs, 1950

Sale Date: May 11, 2017

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Luisa, Paire de fauteuil, 1955

Franco Albini

Luisa, Paire de fauteuil, 1955

Sale Date: April 23, 2017

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Paire de fauteuils, 1950

Attributed to Franco Albini

Paire de fauteuils, 1950

Sale Date: April 11, 2017

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Gala, fauteuil

Franco Albini

Gala, fauteuil

Sale Date: April 11, 2017

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Guéridon, 1930

Franco Albini

Guéridon, 1930

Sale Date: April 11, 2017

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TL2, table-bureau

Franco Albini

TL2, table-bureau

Sale Date: April 11, 2017

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Bibliothèque sol-plafond, 1957

Franco Albini

Bibliothèque sol-plafond, 1957

Sale Date: April 14, 2017

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Wicker chair

Franco Albini

Wicker chair

Sale Date: March 23, 2017

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DESK, MODEL NO. 80, 1949

Franco Albini

DESK, MODEL NO. 80, 1949

Sale Date: March 15, 2017

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folding chair, 1954

Franco Albini

folding chair, 1954

Sale Date: March 23, 2017

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prototype Adriana armchair, 1951–1954

Franco Albini

prototype Adriana armchair, 1951–1954

Sale Date: March 23, 2017

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Lampadaire modèle «AM/AS», 1969

Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Lampadaire modèle «AM/AS», 1969

Sale Date: March 11, 2017

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Paire de lampes de table orientables modèle..., 1969

Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Paire de lampes de table orientables modèle..., 1969

Sale Date: March 11, 2017

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Paire de lampes de table modèle «AM/AS», 1969

Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Paire de lampes de table modèle «AM/AS», 1969

Sale Date: March 11, 2017

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Lampe de table modèle «AM/AS», 1969

Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Lampe de table modèle «AM/AS», 1969

Sale Date: March 11, 2017

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