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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Tavolo (modello TL22)

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Tavolo (modello TL22)

Sale Date: November 30, 2011

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Sedia (modello SD9 Luisella)(+ 5 others; 6 works)

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Sedia (modello SD9 Luisella)(+ 5 others; 6 works)

Sale Date: November 30, 2011

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Stühle Luisa (set of 6), 1950

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Stühle Luisa (set of 6), 1950

Sale Date: December 6, 2011

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Eßtisch TL 2, 1950

Franco Albini

Eßtisch TL 2, 1950

Sale Date: December 6, 2011

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Sessel (pair), 1935

Attributed to Franco Albini

Sessel (pair), 1935

Sale Date: December 6, 2011

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Fiorenza lounge chair (prototype), 1948–1952

Franco Albini

Fiorenza lounge chair (prototype), 1948–1952

Sale Date: November 20, 2011

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Tisch TL 2, 1950

Franco Albini

Tisch TL 2, 1950

Sale Date: November 19, 2011

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Table roulante CR20, 1958

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Table roulante CR20, 1958

Sale Date: November 15, 2011

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Lampada da terra (della serie AM/AS)

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Lampada da terra (della serie AM/AS)

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Lampada da tavolo (della serie AM/AS)

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Lampada da tavolo (della serie AM/AS)

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Lampada da tavolo AM/AS (+ Lampada da tavolo...

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Lampada da tavolo AM/AS (+ Lampada da tavolo...

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Tavolino

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Tavolino

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Citola Pannocchia (Cob-like bowl)(+ Citola...

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Citola Pannocchia (Cob-like bowl)(+ Citola...

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Lampada a sospensione 2050 (2050 hanging..., 1963

Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Lampada a sospensione 2050 (2050 hanging..., 1963

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Credenza MB 15 (MB 15 sideboard)

Franco Albini

Credenza MB 15 (MB 15 sideboard)

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Credenza MB 15 (MB 15 sideboard)

Franco Albini

Credenza MB 15 (MB 15 sideboard)

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Tavolo TL2 (TL2 table), 1950

Franco Albini

Tavolo TL2 (TL2 table), 1950

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Letto LT 29 (LT 29 bed)

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Letto LT 29 (LT 29 bed)

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Libreria LB 7 (LB 7 bookcase)

Franco Albini

Libreria LB 7 (LB 7 bookcase)

Sale Date: October 24, 2011

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Lampadario (serie Am/as), 1971

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Lampadario (serie Am/as), 1971

Sale Date: October 25, 2011

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Applique (serie Am/as), 1971

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Applique (serie Am/as), 1971

Sale Date: October 25, 2011

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Lampada da terra (serie Am/as), 1971

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Lampada da terra (serie Am/as), 1971

Sale Date: October 25, 2011

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Ceiling light (from the AM/AS series), 1968

Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini

Ceiling light (from the AM/AS series), 1968

Sale Date: October 21, 2011

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Tre Pezzi lounge chairs (pair), 1957

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Tre Pezzi lounge chairs (pair), 1957

Sale Date: October 6, 2011

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