The Italian Design sale on Wednesday 27 March 2019 is the opportunity for PIASA to present several pieces created by the designer Franco Albini, a figure of Italian rationalism.
Franco Albini graduated as an architect from the Politecnico di Milano in 1929 and began his career with Gio Ponti. He participated in the editorial staff of the magazine "Casabella" and became one of the spokespersons for the Italian cultural panorama. He exhibited his work at the Milan Triennial and opened his first study in 1931.
Lot 107 - Franco Albini (1905-1977)
Table
Walnut
Poggi Edition
Estimate: 6 000 - 9 000 €
Through his creations, design blends with traditional Italian craftsmanship in new forms of modernism as can be seen with the desk model n° SC27 known as Stradera in walnut, lacquered metal and aluminium presented at this sale.
Lot 55 - Franco Albini (1905-1977)
Model n° SC27 dit Stradera
Desk and cabinet
Walnut, lacquered metal and aluminium
Poggi Edition
Estimate: 15 000 - 20 000 €
During his life, Albini worked with several mid-century manufacturers, such as Poggi, with whom he designed the PL19 chair model and the TN6 pedestal table model, known as the Cicognino, which has become an icon of design. He received many awards, including three Compasso d'Oro Awards.
Lot 56 - Franco Albini (1905-1977) & Franca Helg (1920-1989)
Model n° PL19
Pair of armchairs
Lacquered metal and fabric
Poggi Edition
Estimate: 10 000 - 15 000 €
