Franco albini

Franco Albini & Franca Helg "Infinito", LB7, Poggi, Italy, 1956-57

Captivated by a time of spirited freedom and collective positivism in which artists enjoyed no restraints but for their own minds, we remain leaders in immaculately restored and original mid-Century Italian design. With a reputation for finding and retailing the very best of that prolific post-war era and region, we continue to champion our shared Italian heritage and the period’s experimentation through a catalogue of prototypes, limited editions, museum-grade items, and pieces with…

Obvious Milan post but just how brilliant is the graphic clarity and detailing of the Milan metro system by Franco Albini, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva & Bob Noorda? As strong a symbol of Milan as the Duomo

A rare Mitragliera (‘machine gun’) floor lamp by Italian architect and designer Franco Albini, made of a cherrywood base with a height-adjustable brass stem and hood. The authenticity of this lamp has been established by the Fondazione Franco Albini in Milan.

The Rocking Lounge Chair by Franco Albini is made from a wooden frame and fabric and features a rope seat with metal details. The supporting rope fabric is attached with cords that produce a graphic motif along the sides. This rocking lounge chair was presented at the 7th Milan Triennale in 1940. Elm Wood Canvas Seat Circa 1940 Measures: 188 x 68 x 62cm Made in Italy

Franco Albini. Luisa Armchair. 1951. Poggi, Italy. Wood and fabric. 30 5/16 x 22 1/16 x 22 7/16" (77 x 56 x 57 cm). Gift of the manufacturer. 195.1998. Architecture and Design

A retrospective appreciation of the structural ingenuity produced by this lost Italian master.

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Franco Albini "LB10", Poggi, Italy, 1958

Cassina has recreated a 1940s bookcase by the celebrated neo-rationalist designer, solving the structural problems of an influential but precarious prototype.