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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An LB7 Franco Albini Walnut Shelf Unit for Poggi

Franco Albini

An LB7 Franco Albini Walnut Shelf Unit for Poggi

Sale Date: October 30, 2023

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An LB7 Franco Albini Teak Shelf Unit for Poggi

Franco Albini

An LB7 Franco Albini Teak Shelf Unit for Poggi

Sale Date: October 30, 2023

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An LB7 Franco Albini Walnut Shelf Unit for Poggi

Franco Albini

An LB7 Franco Albini Walnut Shelf Unit for Poggi

Sale Date: October 30, 2023

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An LB7 Franco Albini Teak Shelf Unit for Poggi

Franco Albini

An LB7 Franco Albini Teak Shelf Unit for Poggi

Sale Date: October 30, 2023

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Desk, model 80, 1949

Franco Albini

Desk, model 80, 1949

Sale Date: October 26, 2023

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Bar cart, model CR20, 1958

Franca Helg and Franco Albini

Bar cart, model CR20, 1958

Sale Date: October 26, 2023

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Due poltrone 'Margherita'

Franco Albini

Due poltrone 'Margherita'

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Una poltrona 'Margherita'

Franco Albini

Una poltrona 'Margherita'

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Un tavolo a cavalletto 'T 2'

Franco Albini

Un tavolo a cavalletto 'T 2'

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Un tavolino 'Cicognino'

Franco Albini

Un tavolino 'Cicognino'

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Una libreria 'LB7'

Franco Albini

Una libreria 'LB7'

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Pair of Franco Albini for Knoll

Franco Albini

Pair of Franco Albini for Knoll "Luisa"..., 1950

Sale Date: October 20, 2023

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Pair of Franco Albini for Knoll

Franco Albini

Pair of Franco Albini for Knoll "Luisa"..., 1950

Sale Date: October 20, 2023

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LIBRERIA ‘LB7’ PER POGGI

Franco Albini

LIBRERIA ‘LB7’ PER POGGI

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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SEI SEDIE ‘LUISELLA’ PER POGGI

Franco Albini

SEI SEDIE ‘LUISELLA’ PER POGGI

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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DUE POLTRONCINE ‘ LUISA’ PER POGGI

Franco Albini

DUE POLTRONCINE ‘ LUISA’ PER POGGI

Sale Date: October 23, 2023

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Fiorenza Lounge Chair, 1952

Franco Albini

Fiorenza Lounge Chair, 1952

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Fiorenza Lounge Chair, 1952

Franco Albini

Fiorenza Lounge Chair, 1952

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Model TN 6,

Franco Albini

Model TN 6,"Cicognino" Pair of side tables, 1953

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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Fiorenza Pair of armchairs, 1952

Franco Albini

Fiorenza Pair of armchairs, 1952

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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Fiorenza Pair of armchairs, 1952

Franco Albini

Fiorenza Pair of armchairs, 1952

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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Model TN 6,

Franco Albini

Model TN 6,"Cicognino" Pair of side tables, 1953

Sale Date: October 19, 2023

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Table de salle à manger, 1960–1969

Franco Albini

Table de salle à manger, 1960–1969

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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Table de salle à manger, 1960

Franco Albini

Table de salle à manger, 1960

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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