Franco Albini was an Italian Neo-Rationalist architect and designer who is best known for his elegant and functional furniture designs. He was born in Robbiate, a small town near Milan in 1905, and studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1929. After graduating, Albini worked for the renowned Italian architect Gio Ponti for three years. In 1933, he opened his own studio in Milan.

Albini began designing furniture in the early 1930s. His early work was influenced by the Rationalist movement, which emphasized simplicity, functionality, and the use of modern materials. In 1933, Albini designed his iconic Albini Desk, which is still produced today. The desk is made of steel, glass, and wood, and features a minimalist design that is both elegant and functional.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Albini continued to design furniture for a variety of Italian companies, including Cassina, Arflex, and Arteluce. Some of more...

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Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza lounge chair,…

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza lounge chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Arflex, timber frame, covered in Knoll Honour array cotton fabric, height 102 cm, width 71 cm, depth 90 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Oval Mirror,…

Albini Oval Wicker Mirror

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Oval Mirror, c. 1960, wicker, rattan, and glass mirror plate, height 57 cm width 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza Lounge Chair,…

Franco Albini Fiorenza Lounge Chair and Footstool, 1952

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), Fiorenza Lounge Chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Arflex, timber frame, covered in Knoll Honour Array cotton fabric, and matching footstool (2), height 102 cm width 71 cm depth 90 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

Wall unit in the manner of Franco Albini, rosewood and metal,…

Rosewood and metal wall unit with adjustable cabinets

Wall unit in the manner of Franco Albini, rosewood and metal, with adjustable floating cabinets. Italy, c 1960s, 277 cm high, 350 cm wide, 170 cm deep.

Franco Albini 'Luisa' chair for Cassina, black leather and…

Albini's Luisa Chair: Elegant and Timeless Design

Franco Albini 'Luisa' chair for Cassina, black leather and stained ashwood, Italy designed 1949, 77 cm high, 56 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Franco Albini '839 TL3' table for Cassina, American walnut,…

Albini's Walnut and Glass Table for Cassina

Franco Albini '839 TL3' table for Cassina, American walnut, glass top, Italy c2016, 75 cm high, 130 cm deep

Franco Albini, 'Cicognino Small Table' for Cassina, natural…

Albini's Cicognino Small Table for Cassina

Franco Albini, 'Cicognino Small Table' for Cassina, natural ashwood, Italy designed 1953, 80 cm high, 41 cm wide, 38 cm deep

Franco Albini '832 Louisa' small chair for Cassina, black…

Albini Louisa Chair

Franco Albini '832 Louisa' small chair for Cassina, black leather and stained Ashwood, Italy, c 2000s, 77 cm high, 57 cm wide, 47 cm deep,

Franco Albini 'Cicognino' pair of side tables for Cassina,…

Albini's Cicognino Side Tables for Cassina

Franco Albini 'Cicognino' pair of side tables for Cassina, natural ash, three legs, Italy, c 2000s, 80 cm high, 40 cm deep,

After Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), rattan bucket chair,…

Albini Rattan Bucket Chair

After Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), rattan bucket chair, white painted rattan seat, raised on four black enamelled steel legs, height 77 cm, width 81 cm, depth 66 cm

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977). Rattan bucket…

Rattan Bucket Chair with Enamelled Steel Frame

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977). Rattan bucket chair enamelled steel frame

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977). Pair of cane…

Albini's Cane Saucer Chairs with Steel Frame (Pair)

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977). Pair of cane saucer chairs, designed circa 1950 with enamelled steel frame (2)

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), pair of…

Albini Rattan Bucket Chairs

Attributed to Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977), pair of rattan bucket chairs enamelled steel frame (2). Height 83 cm. Width 80 cm. Depth 54 cm

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977) Fiorenza ottoman, c.1952,…

Albini's Fiorenza Ottoman for Arflex, 1952

Franco Albini (Italian, 1905-1977) Fiorenza ottoman, c.1952, for Arflex, Italian, ebonised beech, pink velvet upholstery 55 x 51 x 39 cm